With the first few bars of the blues-colored, folkloristic title “Dada”, sung in her mother tongue Yoruba, Layori pulls the listener into a sounduniverse where Afro, Pop, Soul and Jazz can communicate the easy way. What we hear is an airy, almost completely acoustic, calm music, that is simple, catchy but multilayered – music that is never dominant but always electrifying. It is sung by a woman that loves transparency as much as mystery, a woman that shows a surprising maturity for her age, a woman that is obviously in balance with herself. With her sensuous alto voice the singer is aiming directly at the hearts and souls of those who listen to her.
In Wally Warning the singer and songwriter had an important and experienced partner on her side while creating her debut album Origin.
He and Layori agreed, that the title Origin contained the message that the music should remain as natural, pure and genuine as possible. Two guitars, bass, percussion, background vocals, occasional horns and strings set the right frame for Layoris voice. She sings in three languages (besides Yoruba it..s English and Spanish). One can..t resist her, whether she..s intonating the mantra-like “What Is Love” or she..s playing with the many shades of her splendid organ. It..s astounding how powerful and fragile she can sound at the same time. “Both comes from the challenges that you have to face when you travel the world constantly. The fragile has maybe to do with me being homesick, missing the protection and love of my family.”
“In a certain way Origin is like coming home. In all the years that I spent in different countries in the world, my African soul was always present. Never ever would I do something that is against my culture, my pride, my believes, my roots. With Origin I can now show my family: look, I..ve made something out of my life.
Dada
Layori Lyrics
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Pelu ayo la ma de ibi tan'lo
Dada la made ibi tan'lo
Alafia la ma mu de ibi tan'lo
Ona ma shi si gbogbo ibi ta fe lo
Ona ma han si gbogbo ibi ta ba te
Ashe ma she si gbogbo ohun ti aba she
Ire ma yo ninu gbogbo ise wa "Ah ah
The lyrics to Layori's song 'Dada' are in Yoruba language and translate to "Father, let me go to a place of peace and happiness. With joy let me go to a place of peace and happiness. Father, let me go to a place of peace and happiness. Let me drink from the well of peace. May the road lead us to where we desire to go. May the road guide us to where we want to be. May everything we do be fruitful." The lyrics are a prayer to God, asking him for peace, happiness and success in all of their endeavors. The repetition of the word 'Dada' emphasizes the importance and urgency of the prayer.
The song's lyrics reflect the Yoruba tradition of calling on one's ancestors and spiritual guides to help navigate life's journey. Layori's vocals are soulful and emotive, adding to the power of the song's message. 'Dada' is a beautiful and powerful song that conveys a universal message of hope, peace and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Dada la ma de ibi tan'lo
Dada will always be present wherever you go
Pelu ayo la ma de ibi tan'lo
With joy, Dada will always be present wherever you go
Dada la made ibi tan'lo
Dada will always be there for you wherever you go
Alafia la ma mu de ibi tan'lo
With peace, Dada will always be there for you wherever you go
Ona ma shi si gbogbo ibi ta fe lo
The path will guide you to wherever you desire to go
Ona ma han si gbogbo ibi ta ba te
The path will speak of everywhere you have been
Ashe ma she si gbogbo ohun ti aba she
May all that you desire come to fruition
Ire ma yo ninu gbogbo ise wa 'Ah ah
May blessings be abundant in all our work, 'Ah ah'
Dada dada dada
Dada, always present and always there for you
Contributed by Nicholas C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@billjackson7459
great voice