Bale has a more upbeat sound than the first two songs in Niniola’s album This Is Me. She features Nigerian artist Terry Apala in this track. The song is mainly in Yoruba, and it is energetic and will definitely get you dancing. Niniola skillfully blends her Afro-House style with Terry Apala’s more traditional Yoruba style, creating a song that is both engaging and melodious. Bale translates to calm or at peace in English and reflects on success and the peace of mind that comes from hard work and achievement.
[Intro]
Nini dey o eh
Omo apata ayeraye eh
Tomo untun jojolo bade (jojolo bade)
[Verse 1]
Nikan ayo tuntun de o eh
Bo se saiye re le ko kan aye (ko kan ayo)
Jije mimu fun e ko ma nile
Orekelewa my dear mi
Iroyin ayo ko ni sun mi
[Pre-Chorus]
Ki ire ma parada ma parada dibi
Ki ire ma sope no ma sope no semi
Ki ire ma parada ma parada dibi
Ki ire ma sope no ire ma sope no semi
[Chorus]
Moriyanu re o
Okan mi bale
Morise owo re o
Okan mi bale
Oun lo ni kin ma she foya o
Okan mi bale
Morise owo re o
Okan mi bale gidi gan
[Verse 2]
Olorun bukun, bukun mi plenty
Ise kekere ko wo wa plenty
Sara po mi
I want to toju my mummy
But if you no get money
You no be somebody
[Pre-Chorus]
Ki ire ma parada ma parada dibi
Ki ire ma sope no ma sope no semi
Ki ire ma parada ma parada dibi
Ki ire ma sope no ma so pe no semi
[Chorus]
Moriyanu re o
Okan mi bale
Morise owo re o
Okan mi bale
Oun lo ni kin ma she foya o
Okan mi bale
Morise owo re o
Okan mi bale gidi gan
[Verse 3 - Terry Apala]
Its left for you to work very hard
Aderikogi before all na custard
My prayer must surely be answered
Kori be kowa be ko lo be koje be
Kawo re soke
Poruko jah jehovah lemeje
Terry Apala Niniola we dey pray
God I'm grateful na you I go praise
Come on
[Chorus]
Moriyanu re o
Okan mi bale
Morise owo re o
Okan mi bale
Oun lo ni kin ma she foya o
Okan mi bale
Morise owo re o
Okan mi bale gidi gan
Moriyanu re o
Okan mi bale
Morise owo re o
Okan mi bale
Oun lo ni kin ma she foya o
Okan mi bale
Morise owo re o
Okan mi bale gidi gan
[Outro]
Mo fe toju mummy mi
Mo fe toju mummy mi
Ah...
Ise kekere ko wo wa plenty
Uploaded by: Blessing • Upload date: 10/24/2025
