Off I go
Journey of Faith: Richard Aiyelokun's Musical Quest to Redemption
Lyrics
Far away I go far away I go
Expressing the speaker's departure or journey to a distant place.
Ogun satani oma ti wole
Reference to Ogun, a Yoruba deity associated with war and protection, suggesting divine protection.
And you say you never leave me not for a day
Assurance of constant companionship, emphasizing the presence of a supportive figure in the speaker's life.
So am for you all for you alone
Declaration of total commitment and dedication to the mentioned person.
Off I go, off I go
Reiteration of departure, possibly indicating a spiritual journey.
I'm going to see my king
Expressing the purpose of the journey, to meet a significant figure (king) who provides a second chance.
The one who sits on the throne
-He came to give us the chance
-Second chance
-Eni bi okan mi
Affirmation of affection and loyalty to a loved one, emphasizing eternal love.
Na you be my lover o
-You dey love me better o
-You dey love me now and forever
-Eni bi okan mi
Repetition of the theme of love and commitment to a significant other.
Na you be my lover o
-You dey love me better o
-You dey love me now and forever
-Tinga linga lin
Symbolic phrases possibly indicating a mix of spiritual and personal elements, with a reference to meeting Jesus.
In my belly o
-Emi ati Jesu ni pade o
-Tinga linga lin
-In my belly o
-O wun to ba wun wan ni kan so
-Tinga linga lin
Continuation of symbolic phrases, possibly reflecting spiritual experiences and encounters.
In my belly o
-Emi ati Jesu ni pade o
-Tinga linga lin
-In my belly
-O wun to ba wun wan ni kan so
-I no fit to lie
Expression of honesty and faith, stating inability to lie or die for the mentioned matter, relying on God's intervention.
I no fit to die for your matter o lo lo
-Na baba God fit do am o lo lo
-Sure father, everlasting father
-Wey sure pass my earthly father
-Baba God na you be baba o
-O lo lo lo o lo
-Off I go, off I go
Reiteration of the purpose of the journey and the opportunity for a second chance provided by the king.
I'm going to see my king
-The one who sits on the throne
-He came to give us the chance
-Second chance
-Tinga linga lin
Repetition of symbolic phrases, emphasizing the spiritual connection and divine encounter.
In my belly o
-Emi ati Jesu ni pade o
-Tinga linga lin
-In my belly o
-O wun to ba wun wan ni kan so
-Tinga linga lin
Conclusion, reiterating the spiritual journey and the potential encounter with Jesus, emphasizing the significance of the journey.
In my belly o
-Emi ati Jesu ni pade o
-Tinga linga lin
-In my belly
-O wun to ba wun wan ni kan so
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