Stay Alive
Omawumi Lyrics
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Jeje laiye Jeje laiye
Jeje laiye Jeje laiye
Jeje laiye Jeje laiye
No be today
We don tey on top this matter
So everyone knows times are hard oh uh uh
Your dreams shatter
You won't be the first one to see what you've seen
Or be in the places you've being
So take am suffri o
Cause you only live
You only live once
Na who dey alive na him dey work o
Na who dey alive na him dey chop o
Na who dey alive na him dey love o
Jeje laiye jeje laiye
Stay alive ah ah jeje laiye
Stay alive ahah ah jeje laiye
Stay alive ah ah jeje laiye
Stay alive jeje laiye
Stay alive jeje laiye
No be today eee
You know say life na turn by turn
Every dog get him day ha
God does not sleep and he will make a way
Your sun would soon rise
And the tears in your eyes
Will be wiped as you look to the sky
So take am jeje o
And take this life one step at a time
Na who dey alive na him dey work o
Na who dey alive na him dey chop o
Na who dey alive na him dey love o
Jeje laiye Jeje laiye
Stay alive jeje laiye stay alive jeje laiye
Stay alive jeje laiye stay alive jeje laiye
Stay alive jeje laiye stay alive jeje laiye
Stay alive jeje laiye stay alive jeje laiye
Stay alive jeje laiye
We've got you jeje laiye we've got you stay alive jeje laiye
Yea eh yea yea jeje laiye
Uh uh uh oh oh oh jeje laiye
Jeje laiye
Jeje laiye
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The song "Stay Alive" by Omawumi is a motivational and uplifting tune that encourages listeners to persevere through life's challenges. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "jeje laiye," which translates to "take life easy" in Nigerian Pidgin English, and emphasizes the importance of staying alive and enjoying life despite its difficulties. The verses acknowledge the struggles that people face in their lives, including shattered dreams, uncertain plans, and tears, but also remind us that we are not alone in our struggles and that things will eventually get better. The song encourages us to take life one step at a time and to focus on the things that really matter - work, food, and love.
Overall, "Stay Alive" is a song that speaks to the human condition and the shared experience of facing adversity. It provides a message of hope and resilience, reminding us that we can overcome even the toughest of challenges if we stay positive and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeje laiye Jeje laiye
Calm down, take it easy
Jeje laiye Jeje laiye
Don't be in a hurry, take it easy
Jeje laiye Jeje laiye
Go slow, take it easy
Jeje laiye Jeje laiye
Relax, take it easy
No be today
This didn't just start
We don tey on top this matter
We have been dealing with this issue for a long time
So everyone knows times are hard oh uh uh
We all know that the times are tough
You make plans and e scatter
Your plans fail
Your dreams shatter
Your aspirations are crushed
You won't be the first one to see what you've seen
Others have faced similar situations
Or be in the places you've being
Others have walked the same path
So take am suffri o
Endure it with patience
Cause you only live
Because you have only one life
You only live once
Make the most of your time, you only live once
Na who dey alive na him dey work o
Those who are alive are the ones who work hard
Na who dey alive na him dey chop o
Those who are alive are the ones who have something to eat
Na who dey alive na him dey love o
Those who are alive are the ones who love and are loved
Stay alive ah ah jeje laiye
Survive and take it easy
Stay alive ahah ah jeje laiye
Endure and stay calm
Stay alive ah ah jeje laiye
Survive and go slow
Stay alive jeje laiye
Endure and take it easy
No be today eee
This is not a new thing
You know say life na turn by turn
Life works in cycles
Every dog get him day ha
Everyone has their moment
God does not sleep and he will make a way
Trust in God and He will provide a solution
Your sun would soon rise
Your time will come
And the tears in your eyes
And your sorrows
Will be wiped as you look to the sky
Will be gone as you trust in God
So take am jeje o
Take it easy
And take this life one step at a time
And live life one day at a time
We've got you jeje laiye we've got you stay alive jeje laiye
We are here to support you and help you survive
Yea eh yea yea jeje laiye
Oh yeah, take it easy
Uh uh uh oh oh oh jeje laiye
Sounds of encouragement to take it easy and survive
Jeje laiye
Take it easy
Jeje laiye
Go slow
Jeje laiye jeje laiye jeje laiye
Take it easy, relax and go slow
Jeje laiye
Endure with patience
Jeje laiye
Stay calm
Jeje laiye
Relax
Jeje laiye
Go slow
Jeje laiye jeje laiye jeje laiye jeje laiye
Take it easy, relax, stay calm and go slow
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@bossgbini
To me this album has to be the best album out of Nigeria in the last 5 years. Really quality CONTENT and production. Omawumi great job. One day we go work together. God bless you.
@patienceugah6261
Don Gbini i love this album too
@misscharty9743
I'm going through a tough time and this is the music that keeps popping in mind. Thank you Omawumi. Love from Ghana.
@lemonadisa
This woman is making music. I'm amazed at how versatile she is especially because you don't really see that on the regular in the Nigerian music industry. I honestly hope she gets the props due to her and she's not underrated.
@petrolhead2349
I remember this song coming out at around the time I was dealing with a very painful loss. This song and the memories associated with it makes me tear up all these years later.
I remember Omawumi performing this song in Enugu during one glow show like that and I think I was the only one in the audience who knew the lyrics. Timeless music
@lynnsarmoire810
good work miss Omawumi, keep it up. don't let the fact that you are underrated stop you. we all know people would rather dance to noise, than listen to music that inspires and uplifts!.
@ChekwubeIsaac
Stay alive ❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing your gift with us. This is what I needed right now.
@rabao9257
God does not sleep and He will make a waayyyy🔥🔥 Everyone stay encouraged in these trying times
@MarianteDa1st
I love this...Due to the saturation of wack music coming out of Naija, I sometimes forget we still have talented artists in that country...Thanks Omawumi....Such a beautiful uplifting song....
@MaVieEnBleu
Glad to see a Nigerian artist that makes versatile music!