Water No Get Enemy
Kuti Lyrics
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If you wan' go wash, na water you go use
T'o ba fe se'be omi l'o ma'lo
If you want cook soup, na water you go use
T'o ri ba n'gbona o omi l'ero re
If your head dey hot, na water go cool am
T'omo ba n'dagba omi l'o ma'lo
If your child dey grow, na water he go use
If water kill your child, na water you go use
T'omi ba p'omo e o omi na lo ma'lo
Ko s'ohun to'le se k'o ma lo'mi o
Nothing without water
Ko s'ohun to'le se k'o ma lo'mi o
Omi o l'ota o
Water, him not get enemy!
Omi o l'ota o
Water, him not get enemy!
If you fight am, unless you wan die
Water, him not get enemy!
I say water no get enemy
Water, him not get enemy!
If you fight am, unless you wan die
Water, him not get enemy!
Omi o l'ota o
Water, him not get enemy!
I dey talk of Black man power
Water, him not get enemy!
I dey talk of Black power, I say
Water, him not get enemy!
I say water no get enemy
Water, him not get enemy!
If you fight am, unless you wan die
Water, him not get enemy!
I say water no get enemy
Water, him not get enemy!
I say water no get enemy
Water, him not get enemy!
Omi o l'ota o
Water, him not get enemy!
Omi o l'ota o
Water, him not get enemy!
The lyrics of Fela Kuti's "Water No Get Enemy" highlight the importance of water in our daily lives and in the society at large. The song portrays water as an essential element that we need for basic survival, sustenance, and well-being. The song's opening verse, "T'o ba fe lo we omi lo ma'lo, If you wan' go wash na water you go use," highlights how water is essential for personal hygiene.
The second verse, "T'o ba fe se'be omi lo ma'lo, If you want cook soup na water you go use," reminds us of the role of water in food preparation and cooking. The third verse, "T'ori ba n'gbona o omi l'ero re, If your head dey hot na water go cool am," highlights how water is essential for cooling off the body, especially during hot weather.
The song's chorus, "Water, him not get enemy!" reiterates the idea that water is essential to life and that it has no enemies. The song also emphasizes the need to conserve and protect water resources, as water scarcity and contamination can lead to health problems, conflict, and poverty. In essence, Fela Kuti's "Water No Get Enemy" is a reminder of the importance of water in our lives and the need to protect and conserve this valuable resource.
Line by Line Meaning
T'o ba fe lo we omi l'o ma'lo
If you want to wash yourself, use water.
T'o ba fe se'be omi l'o ma'lo
If you want to cook soup, use water.
T'o ri ba n'gbona o omi l'ero re
If your head is hot, water can help cool it.
T'omo ba n'dagba omi l'o ma'lo
When a child grows up, they will need water.
If water kill your child, na water you go use T'omi ba p'omo e o omi na lo ma'lo
Even if water causes harm, we still need it for life.
Ko s'ohun to'le se k'o ma lo'mi o
There is nothing without water.
Ko s'ohun to'le se k'o ma lo'mi o Omi o l'ota o
There is nothing without water, it is essential.
Water, him not get enemy!
Water doesn't have any enemies.
If you fight am, unless you wan die Water, him not get enemy!
If you fight against water, you will lose.
I say water no get enemy Water, him not get enemy!
Water has no enemy.
I dey talk of Black man power Water, him not get enemy!
I am talking about the power of black people, and water is an essential part of it.
I dey talk of Black power, I say Water, him not get enemy!
I am talking about black power, and water is essential for it.
Omi o l'ota o Water, him not get enemy!
Water is essential and has no enemy.
Lyrics © F.K.O. Music, BMG Rights Management, EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: KUTI FELA ANIKULAPO
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It was 1983 and I had just turned 21 when my late father, Charles Paul, presented me with three albums: Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, and Jimi Hendricks. He explained their similarities, differences, and purpose for existence. I still have all three, along with Bob Dylan. I'm good for life!
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Those are better than any presents I ever got for any occasion!
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You had a wise father indeed.
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Blessed
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wish i had your dad! <3
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thank u. digging it thus far..
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Kris thank you😂
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