New Born Fela
Rising as the New Born Fela: A Musical Rebellion
Lyrics
Oh yea yea yeah
Expression of affirmation and enthusiasm.
I be the new born fela
Identifying as a new incarnation of Fela Kuti, a legendary Nigerian musician and activist.
Make dem give me chance
Requesting an opportunity or space for self-expression.
Oh yea yea yeah
Reiteration of the identification as the new Fela and the desire for a chance.
I be the new born fela
Reaffirming the identity as the new Fela and the plea for an opportunity.
Make dem give me chance
Continuation of the request for a chance and self-assertion.
I be the new born fela
Repetition of being the new Fela and the plea for an opportunity.
Make them give me chance
Insistence on being given a chance while expressing individuality.
I just dey do my thing
Stating the focus on personal pursuits without interference.
Cause them no fit run my race ey
Asserting the resilience to external influences and pursuing one's own path.
Call me the new born fela
Claiming the identity as the new Fela and a call for recognition.
Tell them make them give me chance
Reiterating the call for a chance and acknowledgment as the new Fela.
I go dey blow my cheese
Expressing intent to enjoy life and success without unnecessary problems.
I no like wahala
Affirmation of avoiding trouble and seeking a smooth life.
Draw me
Invoking a desire for spiritual closeness or intimacy.
Draw me nearer
Repeated plea for spiritual closeness or intimacy.
Draw me
-Draw me nearer
-Draw me
-Draw me nearer
-Draw me
-Draw me nearer to thy
-Ona so so so
Plea for divine intervention to save the world and loved ones from negative influences.
Ba ba ba
-Ma ma ma
-Ba ba ba si si si
-Pls save us them want change this world
-Save my friends and my families
-Ona so so so
-Ba ba ba
-Ma ma ma
-Ba ba ba si si si
-Pls save us them want change this world
Continuation of the plea for salvation and protection from negative forces.
Save my friends and my families
-Chizoba Ba ba ba
-Ooh yeah, Ooh yeah
-Oh na na
-Oh Lord
-Help me, Help me
-Oh Lord
-Help me, Help me
-Oh Lord
-Help me, Help me
Pleading for divine help to overcome a sinful life.
My God
-Help me from this life of sin
-Chuba ndi na achum
Repetition of the plea for divine intervention against sin.
Para para, Para para, Para para
-Chuba ndi na achum
-Para para
-Chimu ey
-Chuba ndi na achum
-Para para, Para para, Para para
-Chuba ndi na achum
-Para para
-Chimu ey
-Yea yea yea
Reiteration of being the new Fela, seeking a chance, and expressing a dislike for trouble.
I be the new born fela
-Make them give me chance
-I just dey do my thing
-Cause them no fit run my race
-Call me the new born fela
-Tell them make them give me chance
-I go dey blow my cheese
-I no like wahala
-Holy ghost, Holy ghost, Holy ghost
Invocation of the Holy Ghost and fire as symbols of spiritual power and protection.
Fire fire fire
-Holy ghost, Holy ghost, Holy ghost
-Fire fire fire
-Holy ghost, Holy ghost, Holy ghost
-Fire fire fire
-Holy ghost, Holy ghost, Holy ghost
-Fire fire fire
-I be the new born fela
Reiteration of being the new Fela, seeking a chance, and expressing a dislike for trouble.
Make them give me chance
-I just dey do my thing
-Cause them no fit run my race
-Call me the new born fela
-Tell them make them give me chance
-I go dey blow my cheese
-I no like wahala
-Holy ghost, Holy ghost, Holy ghost
Repetition of the invocation of the Holy Ghost and fire for spiritual protection.
Fire fire fire
-Holy ghost, Holy ghost, Holy ghost
-Fire fire fire
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