Pray
Mr Leo Lyrics
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Ouwe
To all of my people
Say a prayer for my country, yeah, yeah
To all of my people ooooh
Say a prayer for my country, yeah, yeah
Baba God eeeh baba God eeeh
Where you dey? where you dey? eh eh hehe
Where you dey? where you dey? eh eh hehe
(Dialect)
Yeah, yeah
(Dialect)
Yeah, yeah
Somebody call up dem brother
Brother no pick up the phone
But Facebook say the boy Don die abaye
Another one call up the friend
Brother mama Don die
If na you weti you go do? Eh
We are one big family
Your brother should not be the enemy
Why? why all in this calamity?
Me I no fit believe why you do the things you do ehh
We just better love one another
No need to mash up the people
Everything cool and nice
Better day for the people
(Dialect)
To all of my people
Say a prayer for my country
To all of my people oooooh
Say a prayer for my country
Yeah, yeah
Papa GOD eeeh, Papa GOD eeeh
Where you dey? where you dey? eh eh hehe
Papa GOD eeeh, Papa GOD eeeh
Where you dey? where you dey? eh eh hehe
(Dialect)
Yeah, yeah
(Dialect)
Yeah, yeah
Lord pour holy water make we clean up the place
Lord answer me prayers make we clean up the place
Lord pour some love make we clean up the place
Lord have mercy mercy mercy eh
(Dialect)
Yeah, yeah
(Dialect)
Yeah, yeah
The song "Pray" by Mr Leo is a call for people to unite and pray for their country. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the existence of a higher power, as the singer implores "Baba God" to intervene and help their nation. The repetition of the phrase "where you dey?" expresses a sense of desperation and a need for divine intervention. Mr Leo then goes on to describe the current state of his country, highlighting the tragic deaths of individuals and the divisiveness within families and communities. He pleads with people to love one another and cease destructive behavior, emphasizing the importance of unity during difficult times.
The chorus then repeats the initial call for prayer, imploring "all of my people" to join together in asking for divine intervention. Assurances that "everything cool and nice" in the nation must be actualized through everyone's cooperative efforts. The bridge of the song then returns to the plea for divine intervention, asking the lord to "pour holy water" and "pour some love" over the nation, bringing a sense of healing and restoration. The ultimate message of the song is that we can all come together through prayer and love, working together to overcome challenges and create a better future for all.
Line by Line Meaning
Alpha better records
This song is released under Alpha Better Records label.
Ouwe
An exclamation used in the dialect used in the song, expressing agreement or acknowledgement.
To all of my people
The artist is addressing everyone, especially those in his country.
Say a prayer for my country, yeah, yeah
The artist is urging everyone to pray for his country amidst all the difficulties it is facing.
Baba God eeeh baba God eeeh
Where you dey? where you dey? eh eh hehe
Baba God eeeh baba God eeeh
Where you dey? where you dey? eh eh hehe
The artist is calling out to God, asking where he is amidst all the chaos.
(Dialect)
Yeah, yeah
An interjection in the dialect used in the song, expressing affirmation.
Somebody call up dem brother
Brother no pick up the phone
But Facebook say the boy Don die abaye
Another one call up the friend
Brother mama Don die
If na you weti you go do? Eh
The artist is pointing out how people have become so distant from each other that they only find out about serious issues on social media, and he questions what people would do in such situations.
We are one big family
Your brother should not be the enemy
Why? why all in this calamity?
Me I no fit believe why you do the things you do ehh
The artist stresses the importance of unity and belonging to one big family, and cannot understand why people still act as enemies despite difficult times.
We just better love one another
No need to mash up the people
Everything cool and nice
Better day for the people
The artist advocates for love and togetherness amongst people, instead of causing more trouble and confusion. He believes in a better day for everyone if this is the case.
(Dialect)
To all of my people
Say a prayer for my country
A repetition of the artist urging everyone to pray for his country.
To all of my people oooooh
Say a prayer for my country
Yeah, yeah
A repetition of the artist urging everyone to pray for his country.
Papa GOD eeeh, Papa GOD eeeh
Where you dey? where you dey? eh eh hehe
Papa GOD eeeh, Papa GOD eeeh
Where you dey? where you dey? eh eh hehe
A repetition of the artist calling out to God, asking where he is amidst all the chaos.
(Dialect)
Yeah, yeah
An interjection in the dialect used in the song, expressing affirmation.
Lord pour holy water make we clean up the place
Lord answer me prayers make we clean up the place
Lord pour some love make we clean up the place
Lord have mercy mercy mercy eh
The artist prays for God to bring peace and love to his country and help everyone clean up after the turmoil it has been through.
(Dialect)
Yeah, yeah
An interjection in the dialect used in the song, expressing affirmation.
(Dialect)
Yeah, yeah
An interjection in the dialect used in the song, expressing affirmation.
Writer(s): Akwandor, Mr Leo
Contributed by Callie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aurel BAMIDELE
4 ans et j’ai toujours la même émotion
Goosebumps 🥹
Maboh Fuhnwi
It's funny when people say this GUY is one of the best in Kmair. I don't know if they are listening to the same songs as me. This guy is one of the best in Africa from vocals, instruments. Message and style he delivers. Stop limiting him to Kmair. He is one of the best in Mother Africa.
Germ Gern
i call that, inferiority complex
Solange aulavoir
Maboh Fuhnwi i agree With you
Bien Lucia Rakotovao
Maboh Fuhnwi i agree whit you
Damaris hahahaha Blush
Maboh am with u on dis. Dis guy got talent mehnnn.
Jaidzeka36
peter williams I could only wish that the government would be infiltrated and destroyed. But I guess that's a lofty dream
connie k
Thank you for staying true to your roots. Thank you for singing this piece in English (I missed listening to your songs in the language we discovered you). It's so deep. Thank You ✊🏾
Adel Tumfong
connie k I support u.that's our language
givememyflowersnow
Nothing good comes easy🙏 We shall overcome 🇨🇲🇨🇲 Wow, lamnso is such a beautiful dialect. Kudos Mr. Leo for such inspirational lyrics 👏