Lyrics
Uh uh uhh Omawumi
Expression of understanding or acknowledgment as the singer, Omawumi
Mama mo
Term of endearment, "My mother"
Now I see why you said the things that you said to me
Realization of understanding the reasons behind a mother's advice or guidance
All along
Throughout the time
You wanted me to be the best that I can be
Mother's wish for the singer to reach her full potential
I didn't see the tears you cried for me
Unnoticed emotional distress experienced by the mother for the singer
I didn't hear the prayers that you said on your knees
Mother's unacknowledged prayers for the singer's well-being
All I saw was this person who didn't understand
Singer's inability to perceive the depth of her mother's emotions
How I felt inside when you said
Emotional impact of mother's advice or reprimands
To kneel down hands up close your eyes
Instructions given by the mother
Wash the plates and your clothes clean those tiles
Tasks assigned by the mother to instill discipline and responsibility
All of these and many more priceless values that you taught
Lessons and values taught by the mother which shaped the singer's identity
Made me who I am today
The influence of maternal teachings in shaping the singer's character
Who I am today
Reiteration of the influence of upbringing on the singer's present identity
Pikin moo
Endearment for a child
There will come the time when you would think the same thoughts
Assurance that the child will eventually understand a parent's perspective
But just know
Reaffirmation of parental love despite disciplinary actions
I no dey craze when I shout say make you wash the pot
Clarification that discipline is an expression of love and concern
See I love you my precious baby
Declaration of love and importance of the child
And I know that we'll be best friends eventually
Expectation of a close relationship in the future
But now I've got to be the mother that you need
Recognition of the duty to fulfill the role of a responsible mother
It's my responsibility
Acknowledgment of the responsibility towards the child's upbringing
So make you no vex when I say
Request for the child's understanding regarding disciplinary actions
To kneel down hands up close your eyes
Reiteration of mother's instructions for discipline and responsibility
Wash the plates and your cloths clean those tiles
Continued emphasis on tasks aimed at instilling discipline
All of these and many more
Importance of these tasks in shaping the child's character
You're gunna need to learn before you can be the best you can be
The necessity of learning these values to achieve one's potential
The best you can beee
Emphasis on striving to be the best version of oneself
One day
Anticipation of the child growing up and forming their own family
You go grow up and start your own family
Hope for the child to uphold the same values in their future
And I pray
Expression of a wish for the child's future success and happiness
You go pass down these values to children
Desire for the child to pass down learned values to their own offspring
Even if you need to make them
Even if it requires strictness or difficulty in teaching
Kneel down hands up close their eyes close their eyes
Instructions directed toward the future teaching of the child's own offspring
Wash the plates and their clothes clean those tiles
Tasks and actions to be taught to future generations for discipline
All of these and many more you gunna have to learn before
The significance of learning these tasks for the future
You can be the best they can be
The necessity of acquiring these values for nurturing others
Read your books choose to friend get wise
Additional instructions for personal development and wisdom
Learn to cook be organised don't tell lies
Practical skills and moral teachings necessary for a fulfilling life
All of these and many more
Continued emphasis on the importance of learning
You gunna have to learn before you can be the best
The necessity of acquiring these values to reach one's potential
The best you can be beeeee
Striving to become the best version of oneself
The best you can be eh eh
Encouragement to reach one's highest potential
The best you can be
Emphasis on personal growth and self-improvement
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