Tesojue
Reminisce Lyrics
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Mo ba e so'ro ife
O n'she falafolo
Wa fe ku lale yi
Wa fe ku lale yi
Wa fe ku lale yi
Wa fe ku lale yi
Ma tesojue lale yi
Tesojue lale yi
Ma tesojue lale yi
Tesojue lale yi
Alabinri
Temi tire so'ro ife
O lo se de lati America
You say I'm a local rappers
Alabinri
Wo mi kin pe lori e
Ko to iseju marun
Mi o fe ko'le si bi
Amo love is love talk is talk
Owo ya pa lapo lan won ma disturb
O'n de mo fun mi now what's wrong
It's because of you that I sing this song
Oya love is love talk is talk
Owo ya pa lapo lan won ma disturb
O'n demo fun ni now what is wrong
It's because of you that I sing this song
Sugbon wa fe ku lale yi
Wa fe ku lale yi
Wa fe ku lale yi
Wa fe ku lale yi
Ma tesojue lale yi
Tesojue lale yi
Ma tesojue lale yi
Tesojue lale yi
Ma wo eyin mama the mama
Mo fe da'ko mo fe gbin cassava
O ti di passa d passa
You dey make me dey shaba d shaba
Emi ni the mana the mana
Emi ni mo mu fun won ma lo kana
Won Awilo Awilo
For the champion I fit be milo
Amo love is love talk is talk
Owo yapa lapo kan ma disturb
O'n de mo fun mi now what's wrong
It's because of you that I sing this song
Oya love is love talk is talk
Owo ya pa lapo kan ma disturb
O'n de mo fun mi now what's wrong
It's because of you that I sing this song
Sugbon wa fe ku lale yi
Wa fe ku lale yi
Wa fe ku lale yi
Wa fe ku lale yi
Ma tesojue lale yi
Tesojue lale yi
Ma tesojue lale yi
Tesojue lale yi
Je on'gbo je'omo
Baby I'm not a hooligans
Je on'gbo je'omo
Baby girl if you gimme chance
Je on'gbo je'omo
Baby I'm not a hooligans
Je on'gbo je'omo
Baby girl if you gimme chance
O da wa fe ku lale yi
Wa fe ku lale yi
Alabinri
Temi tire soro ife
O lo se de lati America
You say I'm a local rappers
Alabinri
Wo mi kin pe lori e Reminisce
Ko to iseju marun
Mi o fe ko'le si be
The lyrics to Reminisce's song Tesojue convey a message of determination and resilience in the face of naysayers and adversity. The repetition of "Wa fe ku lale yi" and "Ma tesojue lale yi" emphasizes the idea that despite challenges, the singer is determined to push on and succeed. The opening line "Alabinri, mo ba e so'ro ife, o n'she falafolo" is a Yoruba phrase that translates to "Alabinri, I'll ask you about love, you'll start speaking gibberish." This line suggests that the singer has encountered people who cannot understand his/her goals or dreams, but is undeterred nonetheless.
The second verse addresses the criticism the singer has received about being a "local rapper" and not being able to make it in America. The line "You say I'm a local rapper" emphasizes the singer's awareness of the criticisms, but the following line "wo mi kin pe lori e, ko to iseju marun, mi o fe ko'le si bi" dismisses them, implying that the singer is not concerned with what others think and will achieve success on his/her own terms.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, underscoring the central message of perseverance and determination. The use of Yoruba phrases and references throughout the song is a nod to Reminisce's Nigerian heritage, and adds depth and cultural richness to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Alabinri
I am opening this song with a Yoruba adage
Mo ba e so'ro ife
I want to ask you about love
O n'she falafolo
You are speaking without any substance or making sense
Wa fe ku lale yi
Let us die here
Ma tesojue lale yi
But let us dance crazily, even if we die
Temi tire so'ro ife
My friend, let me talk to you about love
O lo se de lati America
I have just returned from America
You say I'm a local rappers
You call me a local rapper
Wo mi kin pe lori e
I don't want to be involved in your nonsense
Ko to iseju marun
I don't want to hear any negative talk
Mi o fe ko'le si bi
I don't want to argue with you
Amo love is love talk is talk
Love is what it is, talk is just talk
Owo ya pa lapo lan won ma disturb
Money talks and is known to disturb people's peace
O'n de mo fun mi now what's wrong
You're giving me problems, what's wrong?
It's because of you that I sing this song
I am inspired to sing about you
Oya love is love talk is talk
Hey, love is what it is and talk is talk
Ma wo eyin mama the mama
Look at you, acting like a big shot
Mo fe da'ko mo fe gbin cassava
I want to dance and have fun
O ti di passa d passa
You've become a nuisance
You dey make me dey shaba d shaba
You're making me dance and move my body energetically
Emi ni the mana the mana
I am the one in charge here
Emi ni mo mu fun won ma lo kana
I am the one who can send people packing
Won Awilo Awilo
They are dancing like Awilo Longomba
For the champion I fit be milo
I can be the champion
Je on'gbo je'omo
Listen, my dear
Baby I'm not a hooligans
I am not a troublemaker
Baby girl if you gimme chance
If you give me a chance, baby girl
O da wa fe ku lale yi
It's alright if we die here
Alabinri
I am ending this song with the same Yoruba adage
Wo mi kin pe lori e Reminisce
I don't want to be involved in your nonsense, Reminisce
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