Water No Get Enemy
Voilaaa Lyrics

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T'o ba fe lo we omi l'o ma'lo
If you wan go wash, na water you go use
T'o ba fe se'be omi l'o ma'lo
If you wan cook soup, na water you go use
T'o ri ba n'gbona o omi l'ero re
If your head dey hot, na water go cool am
T'omo ba n'dagba omi l'o ma'lo
If your child dey grow, na water he go use

If water kill your child, na water you go use
T'omi ba p'omo e o omi na lo ma'lo
Ko s'ohun to'le se k'o ma lo'mi o
Nothing without water
Ko s'ohun to'le se k'o ma lo'mi o
Omi o l'ota o
Water, e no get enemy
Omi o l'ota o (water e no get enemy)
If you fight am, unless you wan die (water e no get enemy)
I say water no get enemy (water e no get enemy)
If you fight am, unless you wan die (water e no get enemy)

Omi o l'ota o (water e no get enemy)
I dey talk of black man power

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Voilaaa's song "Water No Get Enemy" celebrate the importance of water in different aspects of life. The verse begins by acknowledging that if one needs to wash, cook or quench their thirst, water is the necessary resource for such activities. Water is also recognized as a cooling agent that can soothe a person's head when they are feeling hot-headed. The verse concludes by stating that water is vital for the growth of a child, but at the same time, it can be a source of harm if not used responsibly. The chorus repeats the message that water is an essential, life-giving resource that should not be taken for granted.

Line by Line Meaning

T'o ba fe lo we omi l'o ma'lo
If you want to bathe, you must use water

T'o ba fe se'be omi l'o ma'lo
If you want to cook soup, you must use water

T'o ri ba n'gbona o omi l'ero re
If your head is hot, water will cool it

T'omo ba n'dagba omi l'o ma'lo
If your child is growing, they must use water

If water kill your child, na water you go use
Even if water caused harm, it is still necessary

T'omi ba p'omo e o omi na lo ma'lo
Even to raise your child, water is needed

Ko s'ohun to'le se k'o ma lo'mi o
Nothing can be done without water

Omi o l'ota o
Water has no enemies

If you fight am, unless you wan die
If you fight water, you will only cause harm to yourself

I say water no get enemy
I'm telling you that water has no enemies

I dey talk of black man power
I am talking about the strength of the African people