Their first, eponymous, album was released in 2013, followed by their second, Newen Plays Fela, released in 2017. A third album, Curiche, was released in February 2019.
Open Your Eyes
Newen Afrobeat Lyrics
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You dey run run around for work ooh my sistah
You dey run run around on the road my friend
You dey run run around for food ooh no chance
Money no dey for bank ooh na true
Work no dey around na wa
Road no dey for us ooh na true
Money no dey for bank ooh na true
Work no dey around na wa
You dey run run everyday for money
Dem dey run run everywhere for work
I dey run run everyday for road
We dey run run every time for food
You dey run run everyday for money
Dem dey run run everywhere for work
I dey run run everyday for road
We dey run run every time for food
Money no dey for bank ooh na true
Work no dey around na wa
Road no dey for us ooh na true
Food no they for house na wa
Money no dey for bank ooh na true
Work no dey around na wa
Road no dey for us ooh na true
Food no they for house na wa
My brother open your eyes
My sister open your eyes
My mother ooh open your eyes
My friend open your eyes
No chance yeh open your eyes
For everybody open your eyes
My people open your eyes
My country yeah
No light na true
No road na wa
No sister na true
No water na wa
No money na true
No food na wa
No chance na true
For my people na wa
My brother aaa open your eyes
My sister open your eyes
My mother open your eyes
My country open your eyes
Newen Afrobeat's song "Open Your Eyes" is a powerful commentary on the struggles faced by everyday people in their pursuit of basic necessities such as money, work, food, and even road infrastructure. The song touches on issues that affect people all around the world, and especially in African countries where poverty continues to be a major concern. The lyrics speak to the frustration and hopelessness that many people feel in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles that prevent them from living fulfilling lives.
The repetition of the phrase "you dey run run" emphasizes the fast-paced and frenzied nature of people's lives as they scramble to meet their basic needs. The lines "Money no dey for bank ooh na true" and "Work no dey around na wa" reflect the harsh reality that many people face when seeking employment and financial stability. The chorus, "My brother open your eyes, my sister open your eyes," is a call to action for people to recognize the challenges faced by others and work towards creating a more equitable society.
Line by Line Meaning
You dey run run around for money my brodah
You are constantly chasing after money, my brother
You dey run run around for work ooh my sistah
You are constantly searching for work, my sister
You dey run run around on the road my friend
You are constantly travelling on the road, my friend
You dey run run around for food ooh no chance
You are constantly striving for food, but it's not enough
Money no dey for bank ooh na true
There is not enough money in the bank, it's true
Work no dey around na wa
There is a lack of work opportunities, wow
Road no dey for us ooh na true
There are no roads for us, it's true
Food no they for house na wa
There is a lack of food in the house, wow
You dey run run everyday for money
You are constantly running after money every day
Dem dey run run everywhere for work
People are running around everywhere for work opportunities
I dey run run everyday for road
I am constantly travelling every day
We dey run run every time for food
We are constantly striving for food all the time
My brother open your eyes
My brother, wake up and see the truth
My sister open your eyes
My sister, wake up and see the reality
My mother ooh open your eyes
My mother, wake up and realize what's happening
My friend open your eyes
My friend, wake up and face the truth
No chance yeh open your eyes
We have no chance, so wake up and see what's going on
For everybody open your eyes
For everyone's sake, it's time to wake up and see the reality
My people open your eyes
My people, it's time to see what's happening around us
My country yeah
Our country as a whole needs to open their eyes
No light na true
There is a lack of power, it's true
No road na wa
There are no roads, wow
No sister na true
Sisters are indeed limited in opportunities
No water na wa
There is a lack of water, wow
No money na true
There is a lack of money, it's true
No food na wa
There is a lack of food, wow
No chance na true
We have no chance, it's true
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Oghene Kologbo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@leo-oj8wm
en superinden bravoooo......
@abrahamjohnson9722
The best band on this planet Jah Bless
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@loontil
sO GOOD, shheeeee-it!!
@aminabaza1778
The guitar solo is from another planet..
@geephones5607
So this is a band from Chile playing Nigerian Inspired music?? They do it so so well, maximum respect to Newen Afrobeat,, loving this!!
@joachimotto8011
Rhythmus und Dynamik pur! Großartig!😊
@realkingofantarctica
So underwatched.
@migi5374
❤ I keep playing this. Last year my top watched video❤