Amen
teni Lyrics
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when money no dey
as e dey hot
sey eri mo gbo orimi soke
oje baba lope,
oje baba lope repete
when owu dey blow
when money no dey
sey eri mo gbo orimi soke
oje baba lope
oje baba lope repete
father ma ri mi lona
amen,
kin ma ka pa go lona
amen,
ke ebi ma pka mi laye
amen,
ko oju ma ti mi laye e ooo
ko ma fi ami shey awati
amen,
father ma ka mi aye o,
amen,
ke ebi ma pka mi lona
amen,
father ma re mi laye e ooo
a oooo,
a ko ba adaba,
kun olorun ma jo ri
eni tan shey wa la se
olorun ko ma jo re
eh e eh oooo
i go pass i go pass dem
i go move i go jump dem
wen dem see me dem no go catch me
(yeh yeah o)
cuz oluwa dey steady bless me
(yeh oooo)
i go move i go pass dem
i go run i go pass dem,
(yeh yeah ooo)
when dem see,
awon o le ree me,
cuz oluwa dey steady bless me
(yeh yeah ooo)
father ma ree mi lona
amen,
kin ma ka ma go lona
amen,
ke ebi ma pka mi laye
amen,
ko oju ma timi laye oooo
ko ma fi shawati
amen,
father ma ka mi laye e oo
amen,
ke ebi ma pka mi lona
amen,
father ma re mi laye e oo
amen,
when owu dey blow
when money no dey,
as e dey hot,
shey e ri mo gbo ori mi soke,
oje baba lope,
oje baba lope repete,
when owu dey blow when money no dey
as e dey hot,
shey e ri mp gbo ori mi soke,
oje baba lope,
oje baba lope repete,
i know i know i know,
the plotting, yes but i know, (i know)
they don't like me, yes i know (i know oo),
they faking, yes i know oooo(i know)
i know i know i know,
they don't like me, yes i know,
they faking, yes i know,
they're haters, yes i know oooo
father ma re mi lona
amen,
kin ma ka ma go lona ooo,
amen.
ke ebi ma pka laye,
amen,
ko oju ma ti mi laye e ooo,
kan ma fi mi shey awati,
amen,
father ma ka mi laye e ooo
amen,
ke ebi ma pka mi lona oo
amen,
father ma re mi laye e ooooo
eeeeeh,
odun lo so pkin baba
(odun loooooo),
ke ese re sha mi baba,
(odun lo oooo),
ohun ti o pka mi lekun baba,
(odun loooo),
ma ma je ko shele si mi oooo eh eh
eh eh,
amen,
mnnn eh eh oooo
amen,
ele e hmmmm, e le
amen.
ye si oooo e le,
amen,
e le si ooo ele le
The song "Amen" by Teni is a declaration of faith and gratitude to God. The lyrics reflect the idea that even in times of hardship or when money is tight, one can still have hope, as everything is in God's hands. The opening lines "When owu dey blow, when money no dey, as e dey hot" refer to financial difficulties, but Teni maintains a positive outlook, saying "se e ri mo gbo orimi soke" which means "you will hear my voice rise up." She goes on to say "oje baba lope repete" which means "God's blessings keep multiplying."
The chorus of the song revolves around prayer and asking God for guidance and blessings. Teni clearly states her requests, saying "Father ma ri mi lona" which means "Father bless me today". She also asks for protection and success, using the phrase "I go pass dem, I go jump dem" which means she will overcome any obstacle.
The final lines of the song are a declaration of Teni's gratitude to God for past blessings, thanking Him for His faithfulness and protection. The repetitions of "Amen" throughout the song signify Teni's unwavering faith and belief that God has heard her prayers.
Line by Line Meaning
when owu dey blow
When things are difficult
when money no dey
When there is no money
as e dey hot
When things are at their peak
sey eri mo gbo orimi soke
I will rise up and succeed, regardless of the challenges
oje baba lope,
May God bless and elevate me
oje baba lope repete
May God bless and elevate me repeatedly
father ma ri mi lona
May the Father watch over me
amen,
So be it
kin ma ka pa go lona
May I never fall
ke ebi ma pka mi laye
May I succeed in all my endeavors
ko oju ma ti mi laye e ooo
May my eyes never see failure
ko ma fi ami shey awati
May I never be put to shame
father ma ka mi aye o,
May the Father protect me
father ma re mi laye e ooo
May the Father guide me in life
a oooo,
Ohhh
a ko ba adaba,
I will overcome with ease
kun olorun ma jo ri
As God watches over me
eni tan shey wa la se
Those who try to stop me
olorun ko ma jo re
God will punish them
i go pass i go pass dem
I will surpass them
i go move i go jump dem
I will outmaneuver them
when dem see me dem no go catch me
They will not be able to stop me
(yeh yeah o)
cuz oluwa dey steady bless me
Because God is constantly blessing me
(yeh oooo)
when owu dey blow when money no dey
When times are tough and there is no money
shey e ri mp gbo ori mi soke,
I will rise above my problems
i know i know i know,
I am aware
the plotting, yes but i know, (i know)
My enemies scheme against me, but I am aware
they don't like me, yes i know (i know oo),
They dislike me, but I am aware
they faking, yes i know oooo(i know)
They are pretending, but I am aware
they're haters, yes i know oooo
They are jealous of me, but I am aware
odun lo so pkin baba
Years can go by without change
(odun loooooo),
ke ese re sha mi baba,
May my enemies fail
(odun lo oooo),
ohun ti o pka mi lekun baba,
What they plan against me will fail
(odun loooo),
ma ma je ko shele si mi oooo eh eh
I will not be brought down
e le si ooo ele le
I can do anything
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