(Oya! Listen closely...)
Respect to the elders, the foundation wey strong
Yeah, make we celebrate life!
Baba fit walk, e no wan depend on nobody
Mama dey cook her own soup, she still get the energy
No be say they don tire, they just want their space
Let them do their thing, let them run their own pace
Dignity for life, that one no be crime
They deserve the honor, all of the time
Odogwu no dey fade, the golden years are sweet
Let them stand on their own feet, make the groove complete
Preserve the dignity, let the elders shine
No shaking, no dulling, everything is fine!
(We rise!)
From Lagos to Abuja, we respect the gray hair
Show them sweet love, let them know we care
Give them the power to make their own choice
Let them be independent, let them raise their voice
We no dey push them aside, they are the crown we wear
With grace and honor, no more worry or fear
Odogwu no dey fade, the golden years are sweet
Let them stand on their own feet, make the groove complete
Preserve the dignity, let the elders shine
No shaking, no dulling, everything is fine!
(Respect to the elders!)
Grace and power, till the very end
Yeah, we rise!
Oga at the top forever!