Iye Jemila
Dr. Victor Olaiya Lyrics

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Kanran ko faya reni sotun le fun yen romo oko
A fo ko faya reni sotun le fun yen ralakora
Kanran ko faya reni o, sotun lo fun yen romo oko (yeparipasa)
Iye jemila, iye jemila, baba jemila
(Wo se we tan)
Iye jemila, iye jemila, baba jemila
Mo d′ogoji naira mese
(Iye jemila, iye jemila, baba jemila)

Fo kin fi ne omo re wo ko

(Iye jemila, iye jemila, baba jemila)
Wo ke mo fo oruwo kan soso raa ne
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Ee si oruwo meji raa ne
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Aare, ko de ti ri kio se waami ke?
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Wo ke mo fo omi rawa edaa wa
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Se ami san kaakiri aye
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Kaa ba pade loke
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Dandan ni ka pade lodo

(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Kaa ba l'eko
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Dandan ni ka la pade n′ijebu
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Kaa de pade n'ijebu ke
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Dandan ni ka la pade ni stadium hotel
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)

E buru o, woo se o
(Iye jemla iye jemila baba jemila)

Kanran ko faya reni sotun le fun yen romo oko
A fo ko faya reni sotun le fun yen ralakora
Kanran ko faya reni o, sotun lo fun yen romo oko (yeparipasa)
Iye jemila, iye jemila, baba jemila
(Wo se we tan)
Iye jemila, iye jemila, baba jemila
Mo d'ogoji naira mese

(Iye jemila, iye jemila, baba jemila)
Fo kin fi ne omo re wo ko
(Iye jemila, iye jemila, baba jemila)
Wo ke mo fo oruwo kan soso raa ne
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Aare, ko de ti ri kio se waami ke?
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Wo ke mo fo omi rawa edaa wa
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Se ami san kaakiri aye

(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Kaa ba pade loke
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Dandan ni ka pade lodo
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Kaa ba l′eko

(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Dandan ni ka la pade n′ijebu
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Kaa de pade n'ijebu ke
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
Dandan ni ka la pade ni stadium hotel
(Iye jemila iye jemila baba jemila)
E buru o, woo se o
(Iye jemla iye jemila baba jemila)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dr. Victor Olaiya's song Iye Jemila convey a message of celebration and praise. The opening lines repeat the phrase "Kanran ko faya reni sotun le fun yen romo oko" which can be interpreted as "Kanran cannot light a fire under the tamarind tree for the sake of his children", suggesting that the singer has overcome challenges and can now celebrate their success. This is further emphasized by the later lines "Mo d'ogoji naira mese" which can be translated as "I am now the owner of one hundred thousand Naira". The chorus "Iye Jemila, Baba Jemila" celebrates and praises a person named Jemila, who represents the success and prosperity enjoyed by the singer.

The remainder of the song consists of various expressions of joy and gratitude, including a reference to the town of Ijebu where the singer appears to have achieved success and urging others to follow in their footsteps. Overall, the song's lyrics inspire feelings of celebration and gratitude for success, while also expressing a desire to inspire and uplift others.

Line by Line Meaning

Kanran ko faya reni sotun le fun yen romo oko
Kanran has not set fire to the room and instead is trying to get it to work properly

A fo ko faya reni sotun le fun yen ralakora
He has no intention of setting the room on fire and causing chaos

Kanran ko faya reni o, sotun lo fun yen romo oko (yeparipasa)
Kanran is not the type to recklessly set fire to a room, he is more interested in getting it to function correctly

Iye jemila, iye jemila, baba jemila
A term of endearment for a loved one

(Wo se we tan)
An expression of contentment and satisfaction

Mo d'ogoji naira mese
I have made a lot of money

Fo kin fi ne omo re wo ko
Take care of your children

Wo ke mo fo oruwo kan soso raa ne
You only have one life to live

Aare, ko de ti ri kio se waami ke?
My friend, have you seen anything new?

Wo ke mo fo omi rawa edaa wa
You should be careful when drinking alcohol

Se ami san kaakiri aye
Do you know the value of life?

Kaa ba pade loke
Don't limit yourself

Dandan ni ka pade lodo
Keep striving for greatness

Kaa ba l′eko
Don't be idle

Dandan ni ka la pade n′ijebu
Continue to make progress in life