Lyrics
Ofego
Introduction of the artist, Ofego.
O to the F to the E to the G to the O
Spelling out the name "Ofego" using the alphabet.
Upon all wetin we talk
Despite all we've talked about,
Dem no wan hear
People don't want to listen.
Upon all wetin we talk
Reiteration of the idea that what has been said is ignored.
Dem no wan hear
People still refuse to pay attention.
Which kind leaders we get
Raising questions about the quality of leadership.
Which kind leaders we get
-Question
Posing a question for reflection on the state of leadership.
For you and me
-Question
-For you and me
-Is a question
Emphasis that it's a genuine question.
You can answer it now
Offering flexibility in answering the question now or later.
Or answer it later
-When dem dey come
Anticipation of future events or developments.
We discuss
Transition to discussing the consequences of leadership decisions.
How e go be
Considering how things will turn out.
But as dem enter
Expectations versus reality upon leadership entry.
The story change
Shift in the narrative as events unfold.
Upon all wetin we talk
Reiteration of ignored concerns despite communication.
Dem no wan hear
-Upon all wetin we talk
-Dem no wan hear
-Which kind leaders we get
Repeating questions about the type of leaders in existence.
Which kind leaders we get
-Question
Repeating the central question for both the listener and the artist.
For you and me
-Question
-For you and me
-I nor know why
Expressing confusion about the difficulty of keeping promises.
Is so hard to do
Highlighting the challenging nature of fulfilling campaign promises.
What you said
Referencing previous statements made during the campaign.
When you were campaigning
Recalling what was said during the campaigning period.
You said you
Emphasizing the commitment to bring about change.
Make things change
Indicating a shift in commitment after assuming office.
But as you got in
Noting a change of mind or agenda.
You changed your mind
Observing a deviation from nation-building to personal gain.
Instead of building the nation
Expressing disappointment in the leader's actions.
You started building
Shift in focus from national development to personal interests.
Your tummy
Highlighting the leader's focus on personal well-being.
Upon all wetin we talk
Reiteration of frustration about being ignored despite speaking out.
Dem no wan hear
-Ofego
-O to the F to the E to the G to the O
Final mention of the artist's name, Ofego.
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