[male
vocals] [
Intro] (
One
love)
Rise
up
for
the
legend,
yeah
Jah
bless
the
spirit
of
the
great
man
[Verse 1] From
the
Great
Eni,
Ogori
land
we
tell
the
tale
Of
the
Ekarabome
Royal
Dynasty,
a
story
that
won't
fail
Baba
Michael
Adegboyega,
known
as
Baba
Olomi
Son
of
Aisoni,
a
light
for
all
to
see
He
served
the
people
with
a
heart
so
pure
and
true
He
served
the
people
with
a
heart
so
pure
and
true
Denied
his
own
rest
just
to
carry
us
through
Households
never
thirsty,
he
provided
water
for
all
Giving
all
his
spirit
to
brighten
up
the
day
[Chorus] Oh,
Baba
Olomi,
we
celebrate
your
name
today
Oh,
Baba
Olomi,
we
celebrate
your
name
today
Indefatigable
spirit,
you
led
us
all
the
way
With
integrity
and
wisdom,
you
showed
us
how
to
stand
Great
man
of
repute,
blessing
all
our
land
Yeah,
you're
the
backbone,
the
rhythm
in
our
soul
Baba
Olomi,
you
make
the
family
whole
[Verse 2] Professional,
resilient,
hard
work
in
his
stride
Humility
and
contentment
were
his
inner
guide
He
didn't
care
for
money
when
he
served
the
father's
ground
In
every
word
he
uttered,
native
wisdom
could
be
found
An
orator
of
power,
a
poet
with
the
breeze
Moving
through
the
struggle
with
a
quiet,
gentle
ease
Ilesanmi,
Bose
Mekaron,
Felix
and
Shola
too
We
stand
here
in
honor,
remembering
you
[Chorus] Oh,
Baba
Olomi,
we
celebrate
your
name
today
Indefatigable
spirit,
you
led
us
all
the
way
With
integrity
and
wisdom,
you
showed
us
how
to
stand
Great
man
of
repute,
blessing
all
our
land
Yeah,
you're
the
backbone,
the
rhythm
in
our
soul
Baba
Olomi,
you
make
the
family
whole
[Bridge] Bose
Terra,
Iyabo
Josephine,
Ogbenafore
hear
our
call
Eroekwesiye,
Shegun,
Omolade,
standing
tall
Omotayo,
Ojo
Barry,
Adeniyin
by
your
side
In
the
path
of
your
greatness,
we
take
our
pride
Easy
now,
let
the
spirit
rise
Above
the
mountains,
beneath
the
skies
[Verse 3] Your
legacy
is
woven
in
the
fabric
of
the
state
A
man
of
true
repute,
no
matter
what
the
fate
We
salute
your
courage,
we
honor
every
step
For
all
the
seeds
of
kindness
and
the
wisdom
that
you
kept
Live
on,
Baba,
in
the
echoes
of
the
wind
Your
journey
continues,
where
the
new
life
begins
One
love
to
the
dynasty,
one
love
to
the
throne
You
made
this
beautiful
place
a
home
[Chorus] Oh,
Baba
Olomi,
we
celebrate
your
name
today
Indefatigable
spirit,
you
led
us
all
the
way
With
integrity
and
wisdom,
you
showed
us
how
to
stand
Great
man
of
repute,
blessing
all
our
land
Yeah,
you're
the
backbone,
the
rhythm
in
our
soul
Baba
Olomi,
you
make
the
family
whole
[Outro] Live
on,
Baba
Olomi,
live
on (
Jah
bless)
Your
wisdom
remains,
even
when
the
sun
is
gone
One
love,
from
the
children
to
the
king
We
forever
hear
the
songs
you
used
to
sing
Yeah,
live
on,
Baba
Olomi.