Olorun Lyrics English Translation | Work Of Art | Asake
Asake sings ‘Olorun,’ a track from his album ‘Work Of Art.’ The lyrics, written by Ololade Ahmed, mix gratitude with a powerful message of faith. Magicsticks and Nicholas Cavalieri create a beat that uplifts every word.
Released: June 16, 2023
Olorun
Asake • From “Work Of Art”
Lyricist
Ololade Ahmed
Composer
Magicsticks, Nicholas Cavalieri
Olorun Lyrics Translation (from “Work Of Art”)
The vocalist shares his journey, starting with the line, ‘He carried me from the bottom, straight to the top.’ Ahmed writes about overcoming struggles, surrendering to God, and finding strength in faith. The song mentions moments of despair, like falling to the ground in 2020, and rising again through divine guidance.
Ololade mi AsakeIt’s my Ololade, Asake.
Emi ko, Olorun ma niIt’s not me, it’s only God.
Emi ko o, Olorun ma niIt’s not me at all, it’s just God.
Awa ko, o oIt wasn’t us,
Emi ko, Olorun ma niit’s not me, it’s only God.
Ta lo gbon t’Olorun?Who’s as wise as God?
Ko si anybody to logbon t’OlorunThere isn’t anyone with wisdom like God’s.
Ti won ba buga e o ya gba f’OlorunIf they act arrogant toward you, just surrender to God.
Awon ti won buga mi won ti sapamoThose who tried to intimidate me have gone into hiding.
Won ti sapamoThey’ve all disappeared.
Emi ko o, Olorun ma niIt’s not me, it’s only God.
Awa ko, Olorun ma ni oIt’s not us, it’s God indeed.
Emi ko o, Olorun ma ni oIt’s not me at all, it’s just God.
Omo no be me sebi na GodChild, it’s not by my power, it’s clearly God.
Carry me from down, straight to the topHe carried me from the bottom, straight to the top.
2020, it was real toughBack in 2020, things were really tough.
Fall for ground, almost gave upI fell to the ground and almost gave up.
Mo fun won lomo-ope mo de je loI gave them a reason to be grateful and kept moving forward.
Go naked in my room and speak to GodI go naked in my room to speak with God.
Baba God I no sabi allFather God, I don’t know it all.
So guide me as I dey move on, on, onSo please guide me as I keep moving on.
Ta lo gbon t’Olorun?Who’s as wise as God?
Ko si anybody to logbon t’OlorunThere isn’t anyone with wisdom like God’s.
Ti won ba buga e o ya gba f’OlorunIf they act arrogant toward you, just surrender to God.
Awon ti won buga mi won ti sapamoThose who tried to intimidate me have gone into hiding.
Won ti sapamoThey’ve all disappeared.
Emi ko o, Olorun ma niIt’s not me, it’s only God.
Awa ko, Olorun ma ni oIt’s not us, it’s God indeed.
Emi ko o, Olorun ma ni oIt’s not me at all, it’s just God.
Emi ko o, Olorun ma niIt’s not me, it’s only God.
Awa ko, Olorun ma ni oIt wasn’t us, it’s God indeed.
Emi ko o, Olorun ma ni oIt’s not me at all, it’s just God.
Nnkan o gbodo somo ologoNothing bad should happen to a child of glory.
Mimi kan o gbodo mi omo OlorunNo shake-up should ever rattle a child of God.
Alhamdulillah, I’m a brand new manPraise be to God, I’m a brand new man.
Looking for the ‘Olorun’ lyrics translation? It highlights resilience and the role of faith in Asake’s life. The Nigerian artist delivers a heartfelt tribute to God’s wisdom and grace.
