When
Otega Lyrics
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Jogbo street oh no no enter
Otega gan bai
Otega gan gan jogbo street oh
It's Larry Lanes beat
God I don't know
Baba I don't know when the thing go be
I don't know I don't know
I no know when everything go be
When everything go set oh
But I know say you dey for me
You dey pave way for me
How you never let me lose
You alone there's nobody bigger
Give me designer collect okrika from my body
Make I feel am for my body
You alone there's nobody bigger
Give me designer collect okrika from my body
Make dey feel am for my family say money don dey
Baba I know say you dey for me
Bad people plenty wey dey wait on me
People dey wait for me oh Lord
Plenty people dey question me
Say why baba never fail for me
Aimasiko lo' n ba won ja
God I don't know
Baba I don't know when the thing go be
When everything go set for me
I don't know I don't know
I no know when everything go be
When everything go set oh
But I know say you dey for me
You dey pave way for me
How you never let me lose
You alone there's nobody bigger
Give me designer collect okrika from my body
Make I feel am for my body
You alone there's nobody bigger
Give me designer collect okrika from my body
Make dey feel am for my family say money don dey
Money don come money don go
Sapa don come owu don blow
Boys don ball boys don broke
Tise bati ja ko se mi
Omo kosi eyan nbe
All day I be down for my raba
Dealing the crypto we fucking up the Dollar
A mole to ma mo lola
Aogbe ise ran won awon gan o gbe ise ran wa
Money make me go crazy money make me go crazy
Anywhere the money dey na there me I wan dey
Omo na to hot like Sokoto
Turn and walk around with plenty money for my sokoto
Owonikoko to'n ba je oja oma mo pe owonikoko
Owo ni codeine owonikoko owonikoko o
You alone there's nobody bigger
Give me designer collect okrika from my body
Make I feel am for my body
You alone there's nobody bigger
Give me designer collect okrika from my body
Make dey feel am for my family say money don dey
Aje on the Mix
The lyrics of Otega's song "When" delve into themes of faith, struggle, and blessings. The opening lines "Gbogbo Jogbo all in one body, Jogbo street oh no no enter" could be interpreted as a representation of facing challenges and obstacles in life on the streets. Otega acknowledges the tough nature of the environment he is in with the phrase "Jogbo street oh no no enter." This sets the tone for the uncertainties and difficulties he may be experiencing.
Throughout the song, Otega expresses his uncertainties about the future and when things will align for him. He calls out to God, acknowledging that he doesn't know when things will fall into place for him. This highlights his reliance on a higher power and faith to navigate the challenges he faces. The repeated refrain "I don't know I don't know" emphasizes the uncertainty and struggles he is grappling with.
The lyrics also touch on the presence of God in his life, acknowledging that God is paving the way for him and never letting him lose. This gratitude for divine protection and guidance is evident in lines like "How you never let me lose, You alone there's nobody bigger." Otega credits God with providing for him and his family, symbolized by the mention of designers and clothing that he can now afford.
As the song progresses, Otega speaks about the fluctuating nature of money and the impact it has on people's lives. The references to "Money don come money don go, Sapa don come owu don blow" allude to the transient nature of wealth and how financial circumstances can change quickly. Despite the challenges, Otega remains resilient and determined to succeed, reflecting a sense of perseverance and ambition in his pursuit of a better life.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "When" by Otega encapsulate a narrative of struggle, faith, and resilience in the face of adversity. The song reflects Otega's acknowledgment of God's presence in his life, his uncertainties about the future, and his determination to overcome obstacles and succeed. The blend of gratitude, uncertainty, and perseverance captured in the lyrics creates a compelling narrative of hope and resilience in the midst of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
God I don't know
Expressing uncertainty about the future
Baba I don't know when the thing go be
Uncertain about when success will come
When everything go set for me
Waiting for things to fall into place
I don't know I don't know
Repeated uncertainty
I no know when everything go be
Not sure when things will happen
When everything go set oh
When everything falls into place
But I know say you dey for me
Confidence in God's presence
You dey pave way for me
Belief that God is clearing a path for success
How you never let me lose
Grateful for God's protection
You alone there's nobody bigger
Acknowledging God's supremacy
Give me designer collect okrika from my body
Asking for success and wealth
Make I feel am for my body
To physically experience success
Make dey feel am for my family say money don dey
Wishing for prosperity for family
Money don come money don go
Financial ups and downs
Sapa don come owu don blow
Acknowledging financial struggles
You alone there's nobody bigger
Reiterating belief in God's greatness
Aje on the Mix
Credits for the mixing and production
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