One Day One Day
Rise Above: Embracing Hope in Life's Struggles
Lyrics
Monkey no dey work
Expresses the idea that some individuals avoid hard work, likening them to a monkey.
Make baboon no dey chop
Advises against allowing others to benefit without putting in effort, using the metaphor of a baboon eating without working.
So I say, monkey no dey work
Reiterates the notion that idleness is akin to a monkey not working.
Make baboon no dey chop oo
Reiterates the warning against unearned benefits, symbolized by a baboon not working but eating.
If you work hard
Encourages hard work with the promise that diligence leads to success.
You go surely go reap am
Asserts the belief that persistent effort will eventually yield positive results.
But some people dey
Remarks on the existence of people who prefer to rely on cunning or deceit instead of hard work.
dem go sit down den use demma mind
Describes individuals who choose to exploit their minds rather than engaging in physical labor.
(Oh Broda, oh Sister)
Addresses someone as "Broda" or "Sister," suggesting a shared understanding or camaraderie.
Make you no dey do so
Advises against relying solely on cunning or deceit.
But I just want to tell you say
Expresses a desire to convey an important message.
Everyday for thief man oo
Highlights the prevalence of dishonesty in daily life, using the metaphor of a "thief man."
But one day for master
Conveys the idea that despite dishonesty prevailing, justice will eventually prevail ("one day for master").
The day go come, wey u go hear
Anticipates a future day when justice will be served.
One day, One day
Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the anticipation of positive change "one day."
(one day, one day, one day)
-One day, One day
-(you go see say my life change)
-One day, One day
-(The day go come wey u go see o)
-One day, One day
-(One day, one day, one day)
-If I remember the things I’ve been through
Expresses the challenges faced ("hustle be real") and the anticipation of success ("we go chill").
The hustle be real oo
-If I remember the trouble I’ve been through
-The struggle be real oo
-Nanso still
-Y’agyina mu, never go fail
-ɛmerɛno so aa, we go chill
-Dress, dress, dress to kill
-Nanso Still
-Y’agyina mu, never go fail
-ɛmerɛno so aa, we go chill
-Dress, dress, dress to kill
-Somebody wey I call brotherman (Yeyee)
Narrates a betrayal by someone considered a brother and the consequences of deception.
See say e throw dust into my eyes
-Mewuradze ei, te megyidzi so mam o
-Megyidzi so paa, enti te megyidzi so mam o
-The day go come wey u hear
Foretells a day when the truth will be revealed and justice will prevail.
One day, One day (sooorrr)
Repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the anticipation of positive change "one day."
One day, One day (sooorr)
-One day, One day
-(De day go wey u go see o)
-One day, One day
-(One day one day one day)
-One day, One day (sooorrr)
-One day, One day (sooorr)
-One day, One day
-(De day go wey u go see o)
-One day, One day
-(One day one day one day)
-One day, One day (sooorrr)
Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the hope for a better future "one day."
One day, One day (sooorr)
-One day, One day
-(De day go wey u go see o)
-One day, One day
-(One day one day one day)
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