Teledalase Ayomide Ogundipe brings a heartfelt prayer to life with ‘Eledumare.’ The musician writes and composes the track, which stars in the album Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre. The song is a direct plea to the Creator for joy and protection.
Released: February 23, 2024
Eledumare
Teledalase • From “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre”
What is the meaning of Eledumare Lyrics from Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre?
The poet mentions joy repeatedly, asking for it to multiply and remain until the very end. One striking line says, ‘Don’t take my joy away, Creator, like a fiercely protective mother, hear my voice.’ This shows a deep connection to divine protection and personal happiness.
Edumare je n rayo fi sayeCreator, let me find joy to live my life,
Onibu-ore j’ayo ba mi kaleLord of abundance, let joy stay with me until the end,
Ma gbayo lowo mi Eledumaredon’t take joy away from me, Creator,
Ma je n fikoro se ile-ayedon’t let me experience bitterness in this world.
Ma, ma, ma, ma gbayo lowo mi Eledua oPlease, don’t take my joy away, Creator,
Ma je n fikoro sayedon’t let my life be filled with bitterness,
Kayo mi po, kayo mi po dalelet my joy multiply and last until the very end,
Ebe ni mo be othis is my earnest plea to you.
Ani kayo mi po, kayo mi po daleI say let my joy overflow and remain until the end,
Ebe ni mo be oI’m begging you with all my heart.
Oh, Eledumare, EledumareOh, Creator, Supreme Creator,
Ma gbayo lowo midon’t take my joy away from me,
Eledumare, EledumareCreator, Supreme Creator,
Ma, ma se gbomo lowo miplease don’t take my child away from me.
Da mi san, da mi siHeal me completely and spare my life,
Fayo ye mihonor me with endless joy.
Da mi si oh, da mi si ohPlease spare my life, keep me alive,
Fayo ye mi, fayo ye mibless me with joy, surround me with joy.
Eledumare, Eledumare ohCreator, Supreme Creator,
Eledumaremy Creator,
Ma gbomo lowo midon’t take my child away from me,
Fayo kunu mi, fayo kunu mi, fayo kunu mifill my heart with joy, fill my soul with joy,
J’ayo ba mi dalelet joy remain with me until my final days.
EledumareCreator,
Ma gbayo lowo midon’t take my joy away,
Eledumare, abiamo ti n gbomo re lofin gbohun miCreator, like a fiercely protective mother, hear my voice,
Baba gbohun miFather, please listen to my cry.
Eledumare, EledumareCreator, Supreme Creator,
Fayo kunu mi, fayo kunu mifill my heart with joy, let my joy overflow.
Ma gbayo lowo miDon’t take my joy away from me,
EledumareCreator,
Fayo kunu mifill my entire being with joy,
Eledumare, EledumareCreator, Supreme Creator.
Eledumare Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Eledumare’ express a heartfelt plea for joy and life’s blessings. Teledalase stars in this song from Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre.