Soji
Unveiling Life's Rhythm: Soji by Idris Lawal
Lyrics
My o my o, mo ti soji
Expressing a sense of realization or awakening, having gained understanding.
Ogede no be money o
Highlighting that plantains (Ogede) are not equivalent to money.
My o my o, mo ti soji
Reiterating a sense of personal growth or enlightenment.
Omode no be monkey o
Emphasizing that a child (Omode) is not equivalent to a monkey.
I was raised not to need much to get by
Describing a modest upbringing and the philosophy of needing little to survive.
But life's a race, so I need to go get mine
Acknowledging life as a competition, requiring proactive efforts to secure one's needs.
Now I raise to my needs when I get up
Referring to personal advancement and achieving necessities upon waking up.
Imma get mine
Asserting the determination to fulfill one's needs and goals.
My o my o, mo ti soji
Repeating the theme of personal growth or development.
Ogede no be money o
Reiterating that plantains (Ogede) are not a substitute for money.
My o my o, mo ti soji
Echoing the idea of self-improvement or enlightenment.
Omode no be monkey
Emphasizing that a child (Omode) is not synonymous with a monkey.
If tin monkey see
Illustrating a principle where actions are imitated, emphasizing the impact of observation on behavior.
Na tin monkey do
-If tin monkey see
-Na tin monkey do
-My o my o, mo ti soji
Reaffirming the concept of personal growth or maturation.
Ogede no be money o
Stating that plantains (Ogede) do not equate to money.
My o my o, mo ti soji
Expressing a sense of self-awareness or enlightenment.
Omode no be monkey
Affirming that a child (Omode) is distinct from a monkey.
Count my blessings, my checklist, my chequings
Enumerating personal blessings, achievements, and financial considerations.
Life's a lesson, never second guess it
Stating that life is a continuous learning experience, discouraging doubt.
Can't finesse it, finances invest it
Emphasizing the importance of wisely handling finances and making investments.
Imma get mine
Reiterating the determination to achieve personal goals and financial success.
My o my o, mo ti soji
Echoing the theme of personal growth or positive transformation.
Ogede no be money o
Emphasizing that plantains (Ogede) cannot be substituted for money.
My o my o, mo ti soji
Reaffirming a sense of personal development or awakening.
Omode no be monkey
Asserting that a child (Omode) is not comparable to a monkey.
If tin monkey see
Repeating the idea that actions are imitated, stressing the impact of observation on behavior.
Na tin monkey do
-If tin monkey see
-Na tin monkey do
-If tin monkey see
Further emphasizing the principle of behavior imitation, highlighting the influence of observation.
Na tin monkey do
-If tin monkey see
-Na tin monkey do
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