Babylon
Patoranking Lyrics

Babylon, Babylon
Referring to the struggles and challenges in life, symbolizing a place of chaos and oppression.

Me I go run and run until I
I will persistently strive and make efforts to overcome these challenges.

Babylon, Babylon
Continuing to reference the difficulties and obstacles faced in life.

Me I go run and run until I find Heaven's gate, oh
I will keep running and persevering until I achieve ultimate peace and happiness.

They say make I no go where enemies them set trap
Advising me not to enter dangerous situations where my adversaries have set traps for me.

I waka with leg
I walk confidently with determination.

Like who dey Cele church
Similar to someone attending a Celestial Church, I walk with faith and belief.

Normally I no fear
Usually, I am not afraid or intimidated.

My paddy a dey tell you
My friend is probably informing you.

If Corona burst me, I no still wear mask
Even if the world faces a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, I will face it without hiding or pretending.

Shey you remember when we no fi hold the tears back
Do you recall the times when we couldn't control our emotions and tears?

When we still dey push Iyana School to Festac
During the period when we were striving and making efforts to improve education from Iyana School to Festac.

This my tori yo no go fit learn
This personal story of mine cannot be fully comprehended or grasped.

'Cause na the kind matter wey go fit to end class
Because it's the type of situation that could potentially conclude or end a learning experience.

Stubborn, stubborn
Referring to being resilient and determined.

Stubborn for Igboro
Being persistent and unyielding in my hometown.

Blow that kanaku for your face like Okoro
Displaying confidence and strength, overpowering obstacles like Okoro.

Leader, lion, yes, I be idolo
Asserting oneself as a leader and a strong figure like a lion, representing courage and power. Identifying as an idol.

Fight and face my fears no ojoro
Confronting and tackling fears directly, without any cheating or deception.

Fire burn Babylon, Jesu
Expressing a desire for the destruction of Babylon, a metaphorical representation of oppressive forces and systems.

Man ah move like a stallion, Jesu
Moving with grace, agility, and strength, resembling a powerful stallion.

Mi ting strong, mi nuh tag along, Jesu
Asserting one's strength and independence, not relying on others to succeed.

World Best, ah di champion
Acknowledging oneself as the best in the world, the ultimate champion.

Victony carry on
Victony, continue with your endeavors.

Them been dey shenk me say I no be member
They used to ignore or disregard me, claiming I didn't belong or wasn't a part of something.

I go reset back if I reason my setback
I will bounce back and reset myself if I analyze and understand my setbacks.

Isi Ebuka I get big head
Isi Ebuka, a term for a person with a big head or a big ego.

And I stubborn pass government wey no gree to end SARS
Highlighting one's stubbornness and determination, surpassing a government that refuses to end police brutality and the SARS unit.

Stubborn, stubborn
Reiterating the theme of resilience and persistence.

Find Heaven's gate, oh
Continuing the pursuit of finding ultimate peace and happiness.