Yoruba Lyrics of Petepete by 9ice
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Ojo rebi ana ta’ gb’ominira
1960 nigba yen, it’s easy gege bose wi
Ta rugbo t’omidan lon dunu pati d’omiria
Omi-inira indeed abi
Ewo naira wa
Ilupolukurumusu
Tewe tagba lo j’eyan won nisu
Abeori, ewe eri, sugbon e o fe wi
Abeori, agba eri, atenuje lo fe payin
Petepete t’ani popa
Eni bataba, kolo mofe ni
Sebe lema sun?
Teba sope a‘omo nkankan
Eyin aro le ma waa
Mewa n’ sele o
Bi eni woseju akan
Eyin aro lema wa o.
Kini suru ti o lere
Kin’ise ti o sere
Won sa l’eyan ti o oloruko
Okunkun sise ode nrere
Ede sope a siwa lomode
Nkan sa leye je kagbado tode
9ice oro gidi loso
Oro to ni lari loso
A lati fi lakaye si
Kasoro sibi toro wa
Boda siko ‘bo yen
Won wa sadugbo
Won wa somo jeje
Eje kan wole tan
Gbogbo eje tan je awo kese
Tobe tun se were, la siko ibo
Wa ni kodo tun lo bere
Won wa senu mere
Kalokalo gbe kan mi
Senu wuye
Jagunlabi tun ti wole
Ta lo dibo fun
Pasan ta fina yale
Onbe lori aja fun
Odo elo tunramu
Ke maje pasan ni funfun
Mowi temi
Asegbe kan kosi o
Asepamo lo wa
Ase sile labo waba
Emi oti ku
Mo sile sise
Mo sile fowo rewo
Mo sile tule mise
English Translation of Petepete By 9ice
Independence is just like yesterday
We were told that things were easy in 1960
Everyone was happy because we are now a sovereign State
a pool of hardship indeed
Can’t you see the depreciation of our currency?
the society is in chaos
both the old and the young are suffering
though it obvious, but the youths are silent
Adults are quiet because of covetousness
Those who are affected
Should try and make necessary amendments
though it obvious, but the youths are silent
Adults are quiet because of covetousness
Are we going to remain stagnant in a spot?
If you pretend to be unaware
You will be dislodged behind the hearth
A lot is happening
Just like trying to observe the blinking of crab
You will be dislodged behind the hearth.
What is the meaning of patience without result?
Why all the hard-work without reward
Are there no people without names
Who work and get reward?
And you are saying we are still young
But the bird feeds on something
Before the advent of the corn
9ice you spoke well
Your words are meaningful
We have to apply wisdom
And address the real issues
When it is time for election
They will come to the street
And behave like responsible men
But let them win the election
They will fail in all their promises
Sometimes during the electoral process
They will incite the youth to cause trouble
And act as if they are innocent
A terrible man has won the election
Who voted for him?
The wicker used in beating the old wife
Is reserved for the new one
The youth should be ready
Not to be beaten innocently
I have said my mind
Every action has its rewards
We can only try to be secretive
But we shall reap what we sow
As long as I am alive
I can still work
And make enough money
And refurnish my house
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