My Prayer
Niyola Lyrics
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Oh Lord Guide me
Lord guide me
Eeeh eh yeah
Ọdún lọ sí òpin oooh
Baba mimo
Fi ìsò rẹ sọ wá
Tí ọmọ tó mọ
Ní ọdún tún tún
Majeki ó sele sì wá bàbà rere
Àṣẹ yí sá mo dùn oooh
Àdúrà kò gbà ẹ ṣe àmín oooh
Olúwa kò sọ wá
Kò fi owun rere sí kemi
Ṣí kéré, sì ké wá
Ọdún lọ sí òpin oooh
Baba mimo
Fi ìsò rẹ sọ wá
Tí ọmọ tó mọ
Owun tí yọ pá wá lekun ooh
Ní ọdún tún tún yí
Majeki ó sele sì wá bàbà rere
Májẹ ká owó leri sunkún
Májẹ fi aṣọ òfo bora
Ogun ro ju je ro ju mú
Màmá je ki oje tó tèmi
Lafiha pípé ni mo fe
Fi tà mi lore
Je rí ń hàn
Je rí lọ
Baba wa se mi lógo
Dabo Ọlọ'run mi
Dabo
Dabo Ọlọ'run mi
Dabo
Màmá je ki wan fi irẹ temi sá pín lè
Màmá je ki oro mi jà sì òfo ni ọdọ Rẹ Olúwa
Dabo Ọlọ'run mi dabo
Nínú ọdún titun irẹ gbogbo ni kò má tomiwa ooh
Nínú ọdún titun ibi gbogbo kò má yàgò fún wa
Everything I do make God win oooh
In this new year this is my prayer
Ọdún lọ sí òpin oooh
Baba rere
Fi ìsò rẹ sọ wá
Olú ọrùn
Owun tí yọ pá wá lekun ooh
Ní ọdún tún tún yí
Majeki ó sele sì wá bàbà rere
Eeeh eeh eh Eeeh yeah
Oooh oooooh ooh oh oooh oh
Ọdún ọdún yí a yabo
Ọdún ọdún yí a mi rí gidi
Peregede ni a hó yẹ
Peregede ni a hó yẹ
Peregede ni a hó yẹ Eeeh
Peregede ni a hó yẹ Eeeh eh
Odun ọdún
Ọdún yí ooh
A mi rí gidi
Peregede ni a hó yẹ
Àmín (this is my prayer)
Àmín (say Amen)
Àdúrà mo gbà Ẹ ṣe àmín oooh
Àmín... Ase
Àmín... E se àmín oooh
The song "My Prayer" by Niyola expresses a strong desire for guidance and blessings from God in the new year. It opens with the artist asking God to guide her and help her make the right decisions. The chorus, "Odun lọ sí òpin oooh, Baba mimo, fi ìsò rẹ sọ wá" which means "In this New Year, Holy Father, direct my steps" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the central theme of seeking divine guidance and protection. The lyrics also acknowledge the uncertainties and challenges that come with a new year, and the need for divine intervention to overcome them. The second verse, for instance, asks God to avert evil and ensure that the year is full of goodness and prosperity.
Additionally, the song also contains verses in Yoruba that emphasize the importance of prayer and trust in God. The lines "Àdúrà kò gbà ẹ ṣe àmín oooh, Olúwa kò sọ wá" which means "May prayers not be in vain, May God not abandon us" indicate the need for authentic prayers and the faith that it will bring about positive changes. Throughout the song, Niyola's passionate vocals and the uplifting melody of the song complement the emotional depth of the lyrics and convey a sense of hope and trust in God.
Line by Line Meaning
Odun lọ sí òpin oh
In this New Year, I pray for guidance
Oh Lord Guide me
God, please guide me
Lord guide me
Please be my guide
Eeeh eh yeah
Expression of excitement and affirmation
Ọdún lọ sí òpin oooh
In this New Year, I pray for guidance
Baba mimo
Holy Father
Fi ìsò rẹ sọ wá
Let Your will be done
Tí ọmọ tó mọ
For those that know
Owun tí yọ pá wá lekun ooh
The part that hurts us most
Ní ọdún tún tún
In this new year
Majeki ó sele sì wá bàbà rere
May good things happen to us
Àṣẹ yí sá mo dùn oooh
Let this prayer be heard
Àdúrà kò gbà ẹ ṣe àmín oooh
May this prayer not go unanswered
Olúwa kò sọ wá
God, do not reject us
Kò fi owun rere sí kemi
Do not withhold good things from me
Ṣí kéré, sì ké wá
Little by little, we will get there
Májẹ ká owó leri sunkún
May we not suffer financially
Májẹ fi aṣọ òfo bora
May we not lack decent clothing
Ogun ro ju je ro ju mú
May we escape destruction
Màmá je ki oje tó tèmi
May my enemies fall before me
Lafiha pípé ni mo fe
I desire abundance
Fi tà mi lore
Make my path straight
Je rí ń hàn
I will praise You
Je rí lọ
I will worship You
Baba wa se mi lógo
Our Father, reveal Yourself to me
Dabo Ọlọ'run mi
Accept my prayer, my God
Dabo
Accept
Màmá je ki wan fi irẹ temi sá pín lè
May foes not find joy in my sorrow
Màmá je ki oro mi jà sì òfo ni ọdọ Rẹ Olúwa
May my words be pleasing to You, Lord
Dabo Ọlọ'run mi dabo
Accept my prayer, my God
Nínú ọdún titun irẹ gbogbo ni kò má tomiwa ooh
In this New Year, may I not lack any blessing
Nínú ọdún titun ibi gbogbo kò má yàgò fún wa
In this New Year, may we have more than enough
Everything I do make God win oooh
May everything I do please God
In this new year this is my prayer
This is my prayer for the New Year
Olú ọrùn
King of Heaven
Eeeh eeh eh Eeeh yeah
Expression of excitement and affirmation
Oooh oooooh ooh oh oooh oh
Sound effect of instruments
Ọdún ọdún yí a yabo
This year, we will give thanks
Ọdún ọdún yí a mi rí gidi
This year, we will celebrate excellently
Peregede ni a hó yẹ
We will rejoice and make merry
Peregede ni a hó yẹ Eeeh
We will rejoice and make merry
Peregede ni a hó yẹ Eeeh eh
We will rejoice and make merry
Odun ọdún
This year
Ọdún yí ooh
This year
Àmín (this is my prayer)
Amen (this is my prayer)
Àmín (say Amen)
Amen (reply to prayer)
Àdúrà mo gbà Ẹ ṣe àmín oooh
Please answer my prayer, say Amen
Àmín... Ase
Amen... So be it
Àmín... E se àmín oooh
Amen... Let it be so
Contributed by Elijah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@blackgold8188
It's sad that she is not getting the recognition she deserves. Like this lady is so good. Her voice is 🔥
@jacobsegun6194
This song might be seven years ago but speaking to Nigeria today
@blessed8083
Still relevant music in 2024
@Unapologeticallyme89
This song makes me cry and I don't even understand the language. Keep up the good work Niyola. May God bless continue to bless.
@owolabibalogun3375
How do we have such a beautiful artist not being on every headline
@trudysampson1138
Damn, Niyola is something else. I looooveeee her. Team Niyola
@Scopps94
oh myyyy Goood, chillls all over, this is an artist that will transform our music and yoruba language to the next art form. LORD BLESS NIYOLA !!
@stormygomez9524
***** she sounds great and yourba.. Even though I do not understand what she is saying
@allisonnelom6097
How can somebody actually dislike this songs! This deserves more Views Id say!!! Love out of SURINAME, Paramaribo. ♥
@bankoleadedoyin1607
Niyola, please where are YOU????? This is SO RELEVANT even at this Period......Ku ise..