“No Be Play,” a song from Omawumi’s More project, stands out as a thoughtful and rhythmically rich moment on the record. Musically, it blends highlife elements with jazz horns and a touch of Flamenco influence, showcasing Omawumi’s willingness to experiment beyond straightforward Afrobeats while still keeping the song grounded in Nigerian traditions.
“No Be Play” captures the song’s central theme, which is that life’s struggles are real and must be taken seriously, but they can be overcome. “No Be Play” is a testament to Omawumi’s vocal prowess, demonstrating her willingness to experiment with diverse sounds while maintaining a strong cultural and emotional core.
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God dey hear every prayer I pray (Ye-Ye)
All the trouble wey dey came my way (Yeah-Yeah)
I hope say nor be so e go dey everyday-ay-ay
Cos this life e get as e dey now
If them take me low low low
Na on my knees I go to war war war
I pray I nor go lose control
Cause omo, no be play no no
You get
Them take me low
Na on my knees I go to war
I pray I nor go lose control
This life na only one, no more
Nor be so e go dey
But how e go dey
I swear nor be play
This life way we dey
We don tire don tire to pray
For a new day
Abasi come cover our shame
For the sake of your name
{Chants}
Water, no be me you go carry troway
I for like balance well for this life, omo but e don tey (No no no)
E no easy, no easy, but me I no fit shout, I dey try every time
No be now you go bring me down
But if them take me low low low
Na on my knees I go to war war war
I pray o no go lose control
‘Cause omoh, no be play no no (You no get choice o)
Them take me low low low
Na on my knees I go to war war war
I pray o no go lose control
Your life na only one, no more
Nor be so e go dey
But how e go dey
I swear nor be play
This life way we dey
We don tire don tire to pray
For a new day
Abasi come cover our shame
For the sake of your name
{Chants}
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