House of Love
Ifé Lyrics

The lyrics to "House of Love" by ÌFÉ speak to the universal themes of love, kindness, and spirituality. The first stanza of the song expresses the idea of reciprocity, with the lines "Algo pa' ti, algo pa' mi" meaning "Something for you, something for me." The singer affirms the divinity of this exchange, stating "Divino verdad que si" or "Divine truth, yes." The second stanza introduces the singer, who addresses a hypothetical brother and describes the world as cold and painful, with snakes lurking about. Despite this, the singer asserts that they are untouchable because they have something better, alluding perhaps to the previous themes of divinity and love.

The third stanza shifts focus to a "you," who is adored as unique, and implored to stay just a little longer. The world around them is described as full of vampires, but the singer situates themselves apart from it, saying "su mundo chiquito, nuestra un galaxia" or "their world is small, ours is a galaxy." This "you" is compared to the radiant Jupiter, and again the exchange of "something for you, something for me" is repeated. The fourth and final stanza brings in the figure of an ancestor or grandfather, referred to as "abuelo," and asked for a blessing to be a better person. The stanza also incorporates a nod to African spirituality with the phrase "Africano duppy conqueror." Finally, the song ends with the repeated phrase "Ikianbela o la osha ambelawo," which is likely a reference to Yoruba or Santerían religious practices.