Hello Fellow Music Loving Steemians. You are welcome to the 3rd edition of @optimistdehinde MUSICAL DAIRY SERIES. I hope you enjoyed the first 2 editions, but in case you missed those editions, you can use the clicks below to check them out;
From the last edition we introduce something new and unique to this series by dedicating each edition to great steemit Ambassador who has made immense contribution, and are still contributing at various capacities to the growth of this community. So, the second edition was dedicated to @surpassinggoogle also known as boy Terry. He is the initiator of so many projects on this platform e.g #steemgigs interface, #untalented contest, #singsong-untalented contest, @steemsecrets series and many others just to mention few.
In this very edition, I will be dedicating it to no other person than @ejemai, the brain behind the Steem Accelerator Hub (@stach) project, which in summary gives steemians at 3 locations presently in Nigeria the opportunity to have free internet facility and 24 hours supply of electricity for the purpose of creating awareness for the platform. So that anyone visiting the hub will be able to enjoy the mentioned benefit free of charge. The project is really growing bigger now even beyond the shores of the country. This and many other reasons is why this edition is dedicated to @ejemai; we love you and we celebrate your impact. Keep up the good job.
@ejemai and I
KINDLY SUPPORT THIS PROJECT BY Steem Accelerator Hub @ejemai and @stach team.
THE SONG FOR THIS EDITION
My song for today is titled IRE meaning Goodness by one of Nigeria’s popular artist, an urban highlife singer named ADEKUNLE GOLD. It was released February 23rd, 2018 and is been topping different musical chats both on radio and television stations all over the country and even outside the country. The story behind the songs was that, the visual in the video and message in the song ‘IRE’ was shot to eulogize the artist younger sister who died in 2011 due to heart complications.
The sing was produced by Seyikeyz, and the video was directed by Aje; shot in various locations around Lagos, Nigeria, including Ajegunle, Ikoyi, Ajah and Ikorodu.
THE LYRICS OF THE SONG (IRE)
[Verse 1] The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side That’s What I Thought, Before I Took The Ride I Burned My Bridges, So I’d Never Look Back But, If I Had Known The Life I Was Searching For, Was Looking Me Right In The Eye Oh If I Had Known, The Life I Was Searching For, Was Already My Own Ire N Be Nile Oo (Goodness is at home), Ire Ayo (Goodness with happiness)[Chorus]
Ire Ire Ire (Goodness, goodness, goodness)
Ire Ire Ayo (Goodness goodness with happiness)
O oun npe Mi o o (Is calling me)
Oni Kin Ma Bo (Is asking to come)
Oni Kin Ma Bo Nile (si asking me to come home)
Ire (Goodness)Ire Ire Ire (Goodness, goodness, goodness)
Ire Ire Ayo (Goodness goodness with happiness)
O oun npe Mi o o ( Is calling me)
Oni Kin Ma Bo (Is asking to come)
Oni Kin Ma Bo Nile (si asking me to come home)
Ire (Goodness)[Verse 2]
The Grass Is Greener, Where You Water The Ground
That’s What Found, When I Took The Ride
I Realized The Mountain I’ve Been Climbing, Is Nothing But Sand
I Didn’t Know I Already Had The Answer
No I Didn’t Know
But, If I Had Known
The Life I Was Searching For
Was Looking Me Right In The Eye Ohh
If I Had Known
The Life I Was Searching For
Was Already My Own[Chorus]
Ire Ire Ire(Goodness, goodness, goodness)
Ire Ire Ayo (Goodness, goodness with happiness)
O oun npe Mi o o (Is calling me)
Oni Kin Ma Bo (Is asking to come)
Oni Kin Ma Bo Nile (Is asking me to come home)
Ire (Goodness)
Ire Ire Ire (Ire O)
Ire Ire Ayo, O Kpe Mi O (It’s Calling out To Me, Goodness, It’s Calling Out To Me)
O Ni Kin Ma Bo (O Ni Kin Ma Bo)
O Ni Kin Ma Bo (Ire O)
IreIre Ire Ire (Ire Ire O, Ire Ayo)
O Kpe Mi O (O Kpe Mi Kin Mabo)
E Da Mi Sha Tokun Fe Si Mi O, Jen Kpada Sin Le
Ma Je Sun Mo Aye, Maje[Outro]
Ire Ire…….
MY VIEW ABOUT THE SONG
I like the African flare introduced to the song. The genre of the song is highlife in nature, which was perfectly utilized in the way the beat (i.e. the talking drum) was been introduced, and the theme (message) in the song was uniquely described by the percussion as played in the song. The song sounded more like a typical Africa highlife piece, though a lot of creativity and originality in terms of delivery from the artist and its producers was rightly on point.
Furthermore, if you consider the lyrics of the song as shown above, you will agree with me that the poetic acumen of the artist (who is the original writer of the piece) is so beautiful and mind blowing. The way the message was poetically penned down in a story like style, made the message in song easy to understand and comprehend for even a novice that does not know anything about music.
Then the core message speaks about how close an individual is to his/her breakthrough and success he has been longing. It shows how our struggles and effort sometimes doesn’t really matter, because the success that you desire is just around corner. In other word, is just around the corner looking at you right in the eyes waiting for you to take action. And it also means that those that worries about things all the time should have a change of attitude, because life is good and filled with GOODNESS.
I am really not surprise how a lot of artist either upcoming or already established artist are doing different COVER of this song. If you still doubt my claim then check Youtube to confirm. Don’t forget that the song was released in February, 2018, but the achievement in terms of popularity and acceptance by music lovers all over for the song is enormous and record breaking.
To further buttress and agree with me on above submission, then click the video link below to watch and listen to this beautiful song from ADEKUNLE GOLD titled “IRE (Goodness)”
video link. Just click to watch
Remember, music is life; meaning if you love music then you live longer.
If you have what it takes to do good music like this one then why waiting? It is time to take that bold step, and give the world the gift of your presence through music.
Once again, thanks to @ejemai and the Steem Accelerator Hub (stach) project team for being a good worthy steemit ambassador. Of a truth, you are helping a lot of youth and unemployed graduates. I really appreciate you for always inspiring me, and many others. Goodness is yours in all that you do.
Thank you all for taking out time to visit my blog and see you next time for the 4th edition of this series, and don't forget to drop your comment after reading.
Apart from the beat and the rhythm, what I love most about that song is the lyrics. Those lyrics are philosophical.
For example, see:
Sometimes, life speaks the deepest wisdom through songs.
@idowu-kunlere. You are really right and point about your submission. The lyrics was the first thing that attracted me to the song. Then talking about the delivery from the artist is another thing to behold.
Thanks for always giving me your honest thought about this series.
One love bro.
I agree with you @idowu-kunlere. They are poetically balance and deep. Powerful write-up there @optimistdehinde. And about @ejemai; he really deserves this. Is a true ambassador of this community and we love him.
Thank you @motivationdoctor. Thanks for dropping by always . I hope you listened to the song. The video link is there for you to see.
I will surely listen especially with the way you have talked about this song then i will love to listen to it. Looking forward to the next edition.
Oh Oladehinde! This is awesome..."Ire" is one of the most amazing songs of 2018 and sounds like the kind of I would loooooove to hear you sing. Please do!
Thanks for celebrating such an amazing man (@ejemai).
Thank you dear. I will do something about that. Really appreciates your comments always. One love dear.