Lagbaja
Tony Tetuila Lyrics
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Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Loyede gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Loyede gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Aye kan ti o wa ni tire
Oba seyin waye wa wuwa
Aye kan ti mo wa ni temi
Moba seyin waye wa wuwa
Iwo wa emi wa lapade
Emi wa iwo wa larinpo
Ajobe ran loto layobe
Akobere ibu to peran
Ajobe ran loto layobe
Akobere ibu to peran
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Loyede gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Mi oni ko feni keji re
Ife lakoja ofin ore
Ojojuma ko kin si iwa re
Ma ke bata lori enikan
Omo odo a ma doga
Oga kinpa ni dolu orun
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Loyede gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
O fe la ofe nu bi tire
Emi fe la mo fe nu bi temi o
Iwo fe pagbon lori temi
Emi fe pekuro lori tire o
Ojo ija losu soke yi
Mase jeka ja kamase jebi
Kaye mabadaru koju ma tiwa
Ojojumo ko ki si iwa re oh
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Jeka wuwa to maye yeni
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Loyede gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Loyede gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Ojo ija losu soke yi
Mase jeka ja kamase jebi
Kaye mabadaru koju ma tiwa
Ojojumo ko ki si iwa re oh
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Jeka wuwa to maye yeni
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Loyede gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Loyede gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Awe o gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
The lyrics of "Lagbaja" by Tony Tetuila are in Yoruba, a Nigerian language, so interpreting the lyrics requires understanding the cultural context. The song is a plea to Lagbaja, a legendary Nigerian musician and activist known for wearing a mask and using his music as a means of social commentary.
The repeated line "Lagbaja gbo mi oh, je ka wuwa to maye yeni" translates to "Lagbaja, hear me, let's do what is right." The singer is calling on Lagbaja to listen and take action. The subsequent lines mention various people, such as Lamedu, Loyede, and Awe, imploring them to also listen and do what is right.
The lyrics continue by stating that there is only one life to live, and it is essential to make it count. The singer acknowledges their own existence and the existence of others, emphasizing that everyone should strive to be remarkable and seize opportunities. They further mention that it is important to build a harmonious relationship with others, avoiding conflicts and embracing good deeds.
In the latter part of the song, the lyrics express a desire for love and peace. The singer asserts their willingness to be a loving and caring person, urging others to reciprocate the same behavior. They encourage people to let go of negative attitudes, stand together against injustice, and prioritize their character above all else.
Overall, "Lagbaja" is a plea for unity, understanding, and social responsibility. It calls on individuals to listen and act with integrity, emphasizing the importance of making a positive impact in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Let's fix what is broken
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Lamedu, hear me out
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Let's fix what is broken
Loyede gbo mi oh
Loyede, hear me out
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Let's fix what is broken
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Let's fix what is broken
Aye kan ti o wa ni tire
There was a time when everything was in order
Oba seyin waye wa wuwa
The king's presence brought peace to us
Aye kan ti mo wa ni temi
There was a time when I had control
Moba seyin waye wa wuwa
My presence brought peace to us
Iwo wa emi wa lapade
You were with me side by side
Emi wa iwo wa larinpo
I was with you behind the scenes
Ajobe ran loto layobe
A thief is on the run, while the owner is unaware
Akobere ibu to peran
The deceitful one has been exposed
Mi oni ko feni keji re
I have no intention of betraying you
Ife lakoja ofin ore
Love is the key to friendship
Ojojuma ko kin si iwa re
I will never doubt your character
Ma ke bata lori enikan
Don't step on anyone
Omo odo a ma doga
A child of a stranger will always return home
Oga kinpa ni dolu orun
The rich man does not have a permanent place
O fe la ofe nu bi tire
He wants to take advantage, just like before
Emi fe la mo fe nu bi temi o
I want to be loved just like before
Iwo fe pagbon lori temi
You want to control me
Emi fe pekuro lori tire o
I want to depend on you completely
Ojo ija losu soke yi
The day of reckoning is approaching
Mase jeka ja kamase jebi
Let's not fight and destroy ourselves
Kaye mabadaru koju ma tiwa
Forget the past, let's move forward
Ojojumo ko ki si iwa re oh
I won't question your character anymore
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Ojo ija losu soke yi
The day of reckoning is approaching
Mase jeka ja kamase jebi
Let's not fight and destroy ourselves
Kaye mabadaru koju ma tiwa
Forget the past, let's move forward
Ojojumo ko ki si iwa re oh
I won't question your character anymore
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Lamedu, hear me out
Loyede gbo mi oh
Loyede, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Lamedu, hear me out
Loyede gbo mi oh
Loyede, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Lamedu, hear me out
Loyede gbo mi oh
Loyede, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Let's fix what is broken
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Let's fix what is broken
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Let's fix what is broken
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Let's fix what is broken
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Lamedu, hear me out
Loyede gbo mi oh
Loyede, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Lamedu, hear me out
Loyede gbo mi oh
Loyede, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Lamedu, hear me out
Loyede gbo mi oh
Loyede, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Lamedu gbo mi oh
Lamedu, hear me out
Loyede gbo mi oh
Loyede, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Let's fix what is broken
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Let's fix what is broken
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Je ka wuwa to maye yeni
Let's fix what is broken
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
Lagbaja gbo mi oh
Lagbaja, hear me out
Awe o gbo mi oh
Awe, hear me out
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