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Aiyé K​ò​ó​tó

from Al​á​r​ì​í​yá by Olugbade Okunade

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Chorus
Aiyé kòótó o o ò o (x2) The world doesn't like the truth
Aiyé kòótó o o ò o (x2) The world doesn't like the truth
(repeat)

Òtító koro, òmò aráyé ofę The truth is bitter, the world doesn't like it
Òtító koro o, aráyé òfe The truth is bitter, the world doesn't like it
(repeat) (repeat)

Call Res
This life is full of lies Lies
This life is full of pain Pain o
Why can't we say the truth? Yey
Why can't we tell the truth? ooooh hooo

Iró laráyé ńfé The world want you to lie
Say the truth èyin ará Say the truth folks
Say the truth my people e Say the truth my people
T'óbá ti rí ni k'ewí Say it the way it is
T'óbá ti rí ni k'ewí Say it the way it is
T'óbá ti rí ni k'ewí Say it the way it is
Àlá kìn b'omo lérù kó má lé e ro o o No dream is too scary to be told

Res
Say the truth (continue)

Èyin arámi e jé ka sò tó o o o Let's say the truth at all time
Òtító ló ma ń leke gbogbo ìsòro o Truth surpass in all challenge
E jé ka sò tó o o o o o Let's say the truth at all time
Òtító ló ma ń leke gbogbo ìsòro oo Truth surpass in all challenge
E jé ka sò tó o o o o Let's say the truth at all time
Òtító ló ń leke gbogbo ìsòro o o o Truth surpass in all challenge

credits

from Al​á​r​ì​í​yá, released April 29, 2017
Trumpet & lead vocal - Olugbade Okunade
Backing Vocals - Yemi Ojole, Elizabeth Ayola, Olusola Bankole
Keyboard - Olusola Bankole, Sayako Nakagawa
Tenor Sax - Dotun Bankole, Martin Zakharov
Baritone Sax - Martin Zakharov
Conga - Abiodun Wurasamba Oke
Bass Guitar - Olamide Timothy
Guitar (tenor) - Korede Ominrinlewo
Drums - Samuel Obinna

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Alárìíyá Melbourne, Australia

Alárìíyá is best known for their high energy party vibes, delivering a sweet blend of afro-jazz funk rhythms – previously described by TheMusic.com.au as “steaming hot…to have you elevated to the height of happiness”. Founded in 2014 by trumpeter Olugbade Okunade, who began his career in Egypt 80, performing worldwide.

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