1-2-3
Nikki Laoye Lyrics
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And the beat is bumping
Oya everybody get up,
Make you start to jumping,
Time to turn it up, Keep it rolling,
No be say we dey craze,
Na our God we dey praise
Oya!
Oya 1-2-3
E mu jo E wa jo
E mi m'ore Awa m'ore
Owo e l'oke yaya
No be say we dey craze,
Na our God we dey praise
Oya!
Oya 1-2-3
Atewo ni a fi a mo bi oba m'ore
Atewo ni a fi a mo bi oba m'ore
Oya!
Oya 1-2-3
The lyrics to Nikki Laoye's song "1-2-3" are about the power of music and how it can bring people together to praise God. The song starts with an upbeat tempo and an invitation to dance and jump to the rhythm. The following lines talk about turning up the music and keeping it rolling while praising God.
The phrase "Oya 1-2-3" is used as a way to encourage people to join in and participate in the festivities. This is followed by a phrase in Yoruba, a Nigerian language, which translates to "Let's dance together, let's love each other, our hands are raised up high." The verses continue in English, emphasizing the joy that comes with connecting with others through music and the love of God.
Finally, the chorus returns with the same "Oya 1-2-3" refrain and a call to "Atewo," a traditional Nigerian dance that is often performed at celebratory events. Overall, the song is a celebration of music, dancing, and the human connection that comes with praising God.
Line by Line Meaning
When the music's playing
As soon as the music starts playing
And the beat is bumping
And the rhythm is throbbing
Oya everybody get up,
Everybody get up right now,
Make you start to jumping,
And start jumping,
Time to turn it up, Keep it rolling,
Now it's time to get louder, and keep the party going,
No be say we dey craze,
We're not crazy,
Na our God we dey praise
We're praising our God
Oya! Oya 1-2-3
Come on! Let's count to three and get moving
E mu jo E wa jo
Let's dance and have fun
E mi m'ore Awa m'ore
I love you, and we love ourselves
Owo e l'oke yaya
Money is important
Atewo ni a fi a mo bi oba m'ore
We dance to show our love for the King
Atewo ni a fi a mo bi oba m'ore
We dance to show our love for the King
Oya! Oya 1-2-3
Come on! Let's count to three and get moving
Writer(s): Nike Laoye
Contributed by Alexander K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ayokuosho3491
I just love to see educated young ladies taking the gospel to the youths level!Jah bless you sister!😍
@om8272
Nostalgia. listened to this song years ago and now I'm back
@chisomakah
Always a banger🎉🎉🎉
@ewabassey9137
lovely choreograpy+ colourful costumes+ fill good instrumental + clean lyrics = 123 nikki...loving it
@Hephzybee
2022 and this video is still a banger.... One of my favorite work out songs actually....clean, danceable and edifying
@chinasaonwuka7724
So, let me see, simple song, simple message. When the music starts, get your praise on! People might think you are crazy, but it's God you are praising with your dance...kinda like david did. Throw in an amazing beat, lovely harmonies and this dope video and we have one of the best things to happen to Christian entertainment!!! I loooove eeet! 123%
@lisanmum
I just love you 💖💖💖❣️
@blancbyteable
Nickki is pretty, she sings well and now just knowing she can dance. Fab video
@valmypatoux2403
It's like african Kpop, I love it ❤❤❤
@jideokunowo9587
Wow! i am really blown away! this is an amazing video! great job nikki