Omah Lay - reason (Afrobeats Translation: Lyrics and Meaning)

This video is to help you understand the meaning behind the song Reason by @OmahLay. Afrobeats and West African music may be easier for some to understand when translated and explained. I hope you enjoy!

Refer to the official music video in the following link:

[AntónioTembe-hp]

I interpreted this letter in another way. What is the reason??
- As if it were a reminder of what our objectives or purposes in life are... what is the reason for not having peace of mind, are we doing what we like or is it for survival. basically I interpret it this way, we have to follow our objectives no matter what the world says, if you are happy and that makes you happy continue .... This is for love or for your own life (Objectives and goals), follow if purpose. I write directly from Mozambique, my name is Zocora, fan of Mr. Eazi. ZaggaDat!

[kiama]

I'm Angolan, my native language is Portuguese, and I'm passionate about languages. I'm also fluent in French and English, but what really excites me is Nigeria. In my opinion, Nigeria stands out as the best African country, and I'm particularly passionate about Afrobeat, which happens to be my favorite music genre.

However, I've been facing some challenges trying to grasp the Pidgin English that everyone uses when singing. 😭
Gradually, I'm starting to familiarize myself with the expressions, but it remains a bit difficult.

So far, I've picked up a few words and phrases like "dey, wey, wahala, don, na, e, fit, no."

I've always been on the lookout for Nigerians who could help me understand even the basics and teach me the Nigerian way of communication, so I can fully grasp everything, but I haven't been able to find someone.

Now that I've come across your channel, I believe it could be another step in the right direction. Thank you very much, and please continue to assist me on this journey.

[temitayoosho]

From my own perspective I don't think it's a love song per say but he's addressing a close friend, relative or even ex lover someone he has ties with but acts like a form of obstacle to his progress.

[MoBonis]

I’m understanding it bigger than just love thing

[Lyricalprofesor]

Hi
This is a nice contribution to afrobeat.
I on the other end changed the whole lyrics into an awareness visualiser on Malaria.

[ashkn]

Continue what you doing it help us a lot ❤🔥

[thelifelivedsmilingbysydne]

You are doing God's work... you are giving meaning to my afrobeat explore

[charitymutanu]

You really be doing a good job ma! Second song I've come for interpretation from you, love your work🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉- keep at it

[boatengemmanuel]

My Goddess Simbihwat never disappoints. Big ups for the good work.

I'm looking forward to "lonely at the top" by Asake.


I know u will never disappoint ❤❤❤

[ezramudenda]

I don't think its a love song. Its a deeper reflective song about life, lifes purpose, surrendering to a higher power. something like that. I could be wrong but i dont think its a teenage love song

[ziphex]

Please do guy man by ladipoe ft Bella shmurda

[muhammedabbabala]

To me omah lay is talking about Nigeria

[Roxxie]

Can we please have a translation of Bend You by Omah Lay please please

[marcsmith]

Can you please do abracadabra remix? 🙏🏾 I’d like to know what wizkid said and what the hook mean. Keep up the good work 👍🏽

[luckybrown]

wow you try in your translation of this song but I'd never seen this song simply as a love song about a woman, but i see it as a song you can generalize to every human out there, to every relationship be it between friends or a woman as you explained.

Omah lay is a poet, so his words can really only be explained by him, .

He is voicing out his insecurities in keeping relationships, he is frustrated by heartbreaks not only from a woman but even those he called friends.

There are alot to say About this short song even more than most songs with much lyrics

[adejogeorgefebian]

Every song is not about a woman.... This song is beyond just a woman... It's a philosophical transition into the meaning of life...

[chikulupililo]

unrelated, but you're an incredibly beautiful woman

[kamo_leslie]

Hey babe, absolutely love this channel, your work is bomb 🥳🔥🔥… please do highness by s-smart next🤍thank you.

[kiama]

Is it really like that? Nothing would ever tell me that he is talking about love.

I would tell he is talking about spiritual things.

Or even about being swamped with a lot of work in society. Like a man who works a lot and never has time for other things.

[avecattitude]

Can we have the translation of Soso of Omah Ley
Many people said it’s a mystical song cause Soso is a spirit of the sea in Nigeria 🇳🇬
Is that true?