Nna, listen to my story
Chai, the pain is heavy, but we carry on
Oya, let the guitars cry for the ones we lost
They say mother love is supreme, it stands alone
And now I know, nobody can sit upon your throne
Grandmother, the grandchildren gather round my knee
They look for answers, but my heart is empty, can't you see?
I open my mouth to speak, but the words they just won't flow
How do I tell them the depth of the seeds you used to sow?
Oh, Odaro and Iyobosa, the void is deep and wide
Big pot, why did you leave us with nowhere left to hide?
Big pot, you should have waited, stayed for many years
Life without your laughter is just a valley full of tears
Big pot, if you were here, you’d see how the story goes
Those you trusted, those you loved, they are now our greatest foes
They tore your care to pieces, yeah they threw it in the mud
They tried to beat us down, forgotten all your blood
They told us go call you, as if you’d answer from the grave
Omo, the battle is much, more than we can even brave
Oh, Odaro and Iyobosa, the void is deep and wide
Big pot, why did you leave us with nowhere left to hide?
Big pot, you should have waited, stayed for many years
Life without your laughter is just a valley full of tears
November fifteenth, the date that brings the rain
A day of bitter memory, a calendar of pain
Adesuwa is fighting, with the spirit that you gave
I'm standing on the promises that you always used to save
Chop life they told us, but how can we enjoy the feast?
When the light of our household has shifted to the east?
But look at us now, we are growing in your name
Though the road is jagged, we will never feel the shame
We hold the lessons tight, like a treasure in the palm
Even in the storm, we are looking for the calm
Your grandchildren are strong, they carry on your grace
We will find the light, we will find a resting place
Oh, Odaro and Iyobosa, the void is deep and wide
Big pot, why did you leave us with nowhere left to hide?
Big pot, you should have waited, stayed for many years
Life without your laughter is just a valley full of tears
Omalicha, sleep in peace
Your legacy will never, ever cease
Big pot, we see you in the stars tonight
Chai, everything is going to be alright
(Adesuwa, keep going)
(It is well)