Yanga 2.0
Okey Sokay Lyrics


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Hey, one, two cassette
Now I will boast in the Lord
For He is my pride
I am now priding, heh

Some put their trust in chariots
And others in horses, woh
But I trust in the Most High
Why I no go go high, woh
So tell me why I nor go do shakara
When I've got Jesu... wohh
Tell me why I nor go do yanga
When I have Chukwu oooo

I go do yanga
Iyanga
Do iyanga
Mikorimoni Jesu
I go do iyanga
Iyanga, iyanga
Ngwanu, ngwanu, ngwanu, see
I go do iyanga
Iyanga
Iyanga
Ebewe eze Jesus
Iyanga
Iyanga, iyanga
Ngwanu

I have a father that can never ever fail me, ehn
Oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, ehn
He is my pride
And He is my firm foundation na so
Oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, na so
Yes He is the solid rock upon which I stand now, eeh (oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, ehn)
Yes He is, He is firm my foundation, na so
Oh na na na

So tell me why I no go change my style when I'm with the master
(Oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, ehn) Oh
Tell me why I no go high when I'm with the Most High
(Oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, na so) Wooh
Tell me why I no go do shakara oh when I get Jesu, ooo (oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, ehn)
Tell me why I no go do yanga when I have Chukwu uuoh

I go do iyanga
Iyanga
Do iyanga
Mikorimoni Jesu
I go do iyanga
Iyanga, iyanga
Ngwanu, ngwanu, ngwanu, see
I go do iyanga
Iyanga
Iyanga
Ebewe eze Jesus
Iyanga
Iyanga, iyanga
Ngwanu

He is my shield my shelter
Savior and master
(Oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, ehn)
Oh my Father who reigns forever
(Oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, na so)
Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
And my life is worth than living just
Because He lives

So tell me why I go get need when he supplies all my needs
(Oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, ehn)
Because He lives, all my fear is gone
(Oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, na so)
So tell me why I no go do shakara when I get Jesu
(Oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, ehn) Woh
So tell me why I no do yanga when I have Chukwu uuuuoh

I go do iyanga
Iyanga
Do iyanga
Mikorimoni Jesu
I go do iyanga
Iyanga, iyanga
Ngwanu, ngwanu, ngwanu, see
I go do iyanga
Iyanga
Iyanga
Ebewe eze Jesus
Iyanga
Iyanga, iyanga
Ngwanu

Oh na na na
Oh na na na na na na ehn




Oh na na na
Oh na na na na na na so

Overall Meaning

The song "Yanga 2.0" by Okey Sokay is a celebration of pride and faith in God. The opening lines, "Hey, one, two cassette/Now I will boast in the Lord/For He is my pride/I am now priding, heh" set the tone for the song, as the artist expresses his confidence in God as his source of strength and pride. He contrasts this with those who put their trust in worldly things, such as chariots and horses.


The chorus of the song, "I go do iyanga/Iyanga/Do iyanga/Mikorimoni Jesu/I go do iyanga/Iyanga, iyanga/Ngwanu, ngwanu, ngwanu, see" shows Okey Sokay's intention to display his joy and happiness for all to see. He is not ashamed to express his faith and his love for God, calling out his name, Chukwu, in the line "Tell me why I nor go do yanga/When I have Chukwu oooo."


Throughout the song, Okey Sokay emphasizes the power and faithfulness of God in his life, stating that God is his shield, his shelter, his savior, and his master. He concludes the song by referencing the popular Christian hymn "Because He Lives," declaring that he can face tomorrow and his life is worth living because of his faith in God.


Overall, "Yanga 2.0" is an uplifting and inspiring song that encourages listeners to be proud of their faith and trust in God.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, one, two cassette
The artist is introducing the song with this line.


Now I will boast in the Lord
The artist is ready to brag about God and his pride in God.


For He is my pride
God is the artist's source of pride and self-confidence.


I am now priding, heh
The artist is reveling in his pride in God.


Some put their trust in chariots
People have different sources of trust and confidence.


And others in horses, woh
Others have faith in different things.


But I trust in the Most High
The artist puts his trust in God above all else.


Why I no go go high, woh
The artist is asking why he wouldn't celebrate and be proud in God's presence.


So tell me why I nor go do shakara
The artist is wondering why he wouldn't show off in front of others because of his pride in God.


When I've got Jesu... wohh
The artist is saying that his pride in God is so strong that he has everything he needs.


Tell me why I nor go do yanga
The artist is wondering why he wouldn't strut and show off his pride in God.


When I have Chukwu oooo
The artist is saying that he has God, who he calls "Chukwu," and that is more than enough to be proud.


I go do yanga
The artist is saying that he will show off and be proud of God.


Iyanga
A phrase used to express showing off and pride.


Do iyanga
The artist is saying that he will do everything in his power to show off his pride in God.


Mikorimoni Jesu
A phrase used to express that Jesus has given him reasons to be proud of God.


Ngwanu, ngwanu, ngwanu, see
A phrase used to encourage someone to come and see the artist show off his pride in God.


Ebewe eze Jesus
A phrase used to exalt Jesus, who the artist calls the "King of Kings."


I have a father that can never ever fail me, ehn
The artist is saying that God is his guiding force and will never fail him.


Oh na na na, oh na na na na na na na, ehn
A phrase used to express the artist's jubilation and excitement.


He is my pride
God is the artist's source of pride and self-confidence.


And He is my firm foundation na so
God is the artist's solid base in life.


Yes He is the solid rock upon which I stand now
God is the foundation of the artist's life and the source of his stability.


So tell me why I no go change my style when I'm with the master
The artist is wondering why he shouldn't change the way he lives when he's with God, who he calls the "master."


Tell me why I no go high when I'm with the Most High
The artist is saying that being in God's presence should make him feel proud and uplifted.


Tell me why I no go do shakara oh when I get Jesu
The artist is wondering why he shouldn't show off and be proud when he has Jesus.


Tell me why I no go do yanga when I have Chukwu uuoh
The artist is wondering why he shouldn't show off his pride in God.


He is my shield my shelter
God is the artist's protector and source of comfort.


Savior and master
God is the artist's savior and guide.


Oh my Father who reigns forever
The artist is exalting God.


Because He lives
The phrase is used to express the artist's belief in God's power and presence in his life.


I can face tomorrow
The artist can approach the future confidently because of his belief in God.


And my life is worth than living just
The artist's life is made more meaningful because of his belief in God.


So tell me why I go get need when he supplies all my needs
The artist is wondering why he would ever feel lacking when God provides for all his needs.


Because He lives, all my fear is gone
The artist's belief in God removes all his worries and fears.


So tell me why I no go do shakara when I get Jesu
The artist is wondering why he shouldn't show off and be proud when he has Jesus.


So tell me why I no do yanga when I have Chukwu uuuuoh
The artist is wondering why he wouldn't show off his pride in God.


Oh na na na
A phrase used to express jubilation and excitement.


Oh na na na na na na ehn
A phrase used to express jubilation and excitement.


Oh na na na na na na so
A phrase used to express jubilation and excitement.




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