Brother Elijah @ 60”
Verse 1
Sixty years of grace, sixty years of light
You carried all of us through the dark and through the night
Brother by blood, but a father in your ways
You planted hope inside our hearts and showed us better days
You are the pillar of the house of Adeniyi
A man of wisdom, full of love and dignity
You never rest until everybody rise
You see greatness hidden deep inside our eyes
When we were weak, you became our strength
You stood beside us and went every length
Mentor, motivator, destiny helper indeed
A rare kind of man that every family need
Chorus
Baba mi, a dupe o
Olore eniyan, a dupe o
At sixty, your light still dey shine
Your love and your kindness divine
Adeniyi baba wa
Olufẹ Ọlọrun otitọ wa
We love you more than words can say
May joy surround you every day
Verse 2
You led us all to the presence of God
Taught us to trust even when life was hard
Your faith is strong like an ancient tree
Standing for truth for the whole family
Everybody matter for your heart
You celebrate people before they even start
You push us higher, never pulling us down
That is why today we gather round
Confidant and friend, always sincere
One phone call and suddenly peace is near
You carry burdens nobody can see
Yet you still pour love so selflessly
Chorus
Baba mi, a dupe o
Olore eniyan, a dupe o
At sixty, your light still dey shine
Your love and your kindness divine
Adeniyi baba wa
Olufẹ Ọlọrun otitọ wa
We love you more than words can say
May heaven bless your every way
Verse 3
Ewe o… eniyan rere ni yin
Agbẹyinju fun gbogbo ọmọ yin
Ọkàn yin kun fun aanu ati ifẹ
Ẹni tí gbogbo wa fi ń ṣe àpẹẹrẹ
(Translation spirit: “You are a truly good man, a supporter of your children, your heart is full of compassion and love, the example we all follow.”)
Today we dance and celebrate your name
For all the sacrifices nobody can explain
From generation unto generation
Your legacy will remain our foundation
Happy birthday to our father and brother
Truthfully, there can never be another
May God increase your peace and your days
And crown your new age with endless praise
Final Chorus / Outro
Baba mi, ẹni pataki wa
A fẹ́ yin gan-an, baba wa
Sixty never looked this beautiful before
May your blessings overflow more and more
Adeniyi, akọni wa
Olórí ẹbí, aláàánú wa
Congratulations on your diamond age
Your story forever will inspire our page.
Genre: R&B with Yoruba Ewi