Eleggua
Ibeyi Lyrics

The lyrics of Ibeyi's song Eleggua speak of a particular deity that is prominent in the Yoruba religion, and is known by different names in other African traditional religions. The song starts with the chant "Bara suayo", which means "give me strength." This is a plea by the singer for the deity to bestow upon her the strength she needs to face and overcome the challenges of life.

The next line "Omonia lawana mama kenirawo e" refers to the deity's mother. In many African traditional religions, deities are believed to have parents, who played a role in their birth and development. In this case, Eleggua's mother is being invoked as a way of calling upon Eleggua himself.

The next part of the chant "Obbara suayo eke eshu oddara" is the name of the deity, and again, this is a call to invoke Eleggua's power. The phrase is believed to mean "Eleggua, the messenger between heaven and earth." The overall message of the song is that worshipers of Eleggua are asking the deity for the strength to face life's challenges, and are calling upon his power to help guide them through difficult times.