(Gentle oud melody playing softly)
Oh, light of my path
To the one who stood by me
Through every storm and every dawn
This is for you, my father
Alhaji Hammed Ayoola, the name I hold so dear
In the quiet streets of Iwo, I know the path is clear
You walked the Hospital Road with strength within your soul
You taught me how to stand and how to reach my goal
I remember mornings when you held my little hand
You were the finest teacher in all across the land
Every sacrifice you made, it paved the way for me
To be the person that I am, the person I could be
Oh Father, may the healing light shine down upon your bed
With every prayer I whisper, with every word that's said
Alhaji Hammed Ayoola, may your strength be restored
May your health return to you, according to the Lord
We look toward the heavens, seeking peace and grace
To bring a healthy glow back to your noble face
I see your face in dreams, the wisdom in your eyes
Beneath the Iwo sky where the morning sun will rise
You worked through all the seasons just to keep us all secure
Your love was like a mountain, so steady and so pure
Now the days are heavy, but the faith is burning bright
I know you'll walk again within the golden light
I thank you for the lessons, for the character you built
For shielding me from worry and removing all the guilt
Oh Father, may the healing light shine down upon your bed
With every prayer I whisper, with every word that's said
Alhaji Hammed Ayoola, may your strength be restored
May your health return to you, according to the Lord
We look toward the heavens, seeking peace and grace
To bring a healthy glow back to your noble face
Though the road is quiet now, the spirit remains strong
I am singing out your praises in this humble little song
From Hospital Road to everywhere, your name is whispered well
Of all the kindness in your heart, the stories that we tell
Get well soon, my mentor, my pillar and my guide
With the mercy of the Almighty, we’re standing by your side
Oh Father, may the healing light shine down upon your bed
With every prayer I whisper, with every word that's said
Alhaji Hammed Ayoola, may your strength be restored
May your health return to you, according to the Lord
We look toward the heavens, seeking peace and grace
To bring a healthy glow back to your noble face
Alhaji Hammed Ayoola, rest and find your peace
May the struggle fade away, may the healing never cease
In Iwo town, we pray for you, in everything we do
My father, my heart, my everything
(Oud fades out)
Get well soon.