“Dem Dey Go” by Brymo is a song from his 2016 album Klĭtôrĭs that uses a metaphor to critique the state of Nigeria. The song reflects on the inherent differences between the three major ethnic groups (Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo) and their struggle to coexist peacefully, contributing to social and political instability. Beyond the specific Nigerian context, the song also looks at the universal themes of the transient nature of life, conflict, freedom, and a hopeful vision for a better future.
Once upon a time
Some people come together
Made a plan, took a chance
Agreement between one another
Dem dey go
Dem dey go
Dem dey go
Dem dey fight
Dem dey quarrel
Dem dey go
One silly the other sneaky the other sleazy
I tell dem if them no wan gree make dem scatter
Go their separate ways
We are born
And then we're gone
Nobody lives forever
It's alright and then it's not
Freedom is a kind of prison
Dem dey go
Dem dey go
Dem dey go
Dem dey fight dem dey quarell
Dem dey go
One silly the other sneaky the other sleazy
I tell them if them no wan gree make dem scatter
Go their separate ways
I can see the future
Oh I can see
Where the people see what the people need
I have a dream oh
I have a dream
To see the people free
From the pain within
Dem dey go
Dem dey go
Dem dey go
Dem dey fight
Dem dey quarrel
Dem dey go
One silly the other needy the other greedy
I tell them if them no wan gree
Make dem scatter
Go their separate ways
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