Asake Starts His Newly Released ‘Work of Art’ With “Olorun”

Asake starts the new WORK OF ART body of work with the song, “Olorun” produced by Magicsticks. Listen, stream, read the lyrics, buy the track.

“Asake – Olorun” is a Nigerian afro-beat track produced by Magicsticks that stands out because of its amazing musical execution and infectious rhythm. The song opens up with an ear-catching slow tempo intro infused with melodic chimes, which immediately draws you into the main melody. As the beat drops, it’s hard not to dance along as Asake takes us on a soulful journey with his rich vocals pouring over the heavy percussions. The harmony between Asake and Magicsticks’ production is just right, giving the song full control of energy as it progresses. “Asake – Olorun” is one of those songs that will force anyone who hears it to take note and groove along with its catchy chorus. It’s an impressive display of musicianship that proves why afro-beat has become a global sensation in recent years.

Asake – Olorun (prod, Magicsticks)

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16 June 2023
1 Song, 2 minutes
℗ 2023 YBNL Nation / EMPIRE

Lyrics

Ololade mi Asake

EMI KO OLORUN MA NI
(it is not me but God)
EMI KO O OLORUN MA NI
(it is not me but God)
AWA KO HO HO
EMI KO O OLORUN MA NI
(it is not me but God)

TA LO GBO TO OLORUN, omo ogbon
(who’s wiser than God)
KOSI ANYBODY TO LO GBONTO OLORUN
(there’s nobody wiser than God)
TI WON BA BUGA E OYA GBA FUN OLORUN
(if they are proud to you, just leave it to God)
AWON TI WON BUGA MI WON TI SAPA MO
(the people that were proud to me are nowhere to be found)
WON TI SAPA MO

EMI KO O OLORUN MA NI (it is not me but God)
EMI KO O OLORUN MA NI (it is not me but God)
AWA KO HO HO OLORUN MA NI o
EMI KO O OLORUN MA NI (it is not me but God)

OMO NO BE ME SHEBI NA GOD
CARRY ME FROM DOWN STRAIGHT TO THE TOP
2020 IT WAS REAL TOUGH
FALL FOR GROUND ALMOST GAVE UP
MO FUN WON LO OMOPE MO DE JE LO
GO NAKED IN MY ROOM AND SPEAK TO GOD
BABA GOD I NO SABI ALL
SO GUIDE ME ASI DEY MOVE ON ON ON

TA LO GBO TO OLORUN, omo ogbon
(who’s wiser than God)
KOSI ANYBODY TO LO GBONTO OLORUN
(there’s nobody wiser than God)
TI WON BA BUGA E OYA GBA FUN OLORUN
(if they are proud to you, just leave it to God)
AWON TI WON BUGA MI WON TI SAPA MO
(the people that were proud to me are nowhere to be found)
WON TI SAPA MO

EMI KO O OLORUN MA NI, Oh (it is not me but God)
EMI KO O OLORUN MA NI, Oh oh (it is not me but God)
AWA KO HO HO OLORUN MA NI O
EMI KO O OLORUN MA NI (it is not me but God)

EMI KO O OLORUN MA NI, Oh
(it is not me but God)
EMI KO O OLORUN MA NI, Oh oh oh
(it is not me but God)
AWA KO HO HO OLORUN MA NI O
(Oh oh oh)
EMI KO O OLORUN MA NI
(it is not me but God)

E kon kon o gbo do shomo omologo
Mi mi kon o gbo do mi omo olorun
Alhamdulilah i’m a brand new man