Lately Lyrics
[Intro]
Freeway
Baddest
Yeah
[Refrain]
Lately, lately
I have been through many things lately (Yeah)
Pray for me
Make you pray for me pa
No check am just dey pray for me pa
[Chorus]
Oluwa sare wa, ah-ah-ah
Make I no jam yawa, ah-ah-ah
Oluwa sare wa, ah-ah-ah
Make I no jam yawa, ah-ah-ah
[Verse 1]
Leave me make I meditate (E gbo)
I know you no go fit relate ([Omo])
Sometimes sometimes, I dey weak I dey frustrate
I’m in my lonely place (Lonely place)
Thanking you, O ṣé (O ṣé)
If goat want to ’cause gobe
Lion no go craze
When all I know is love, if you look deep in my еyes
You go feel the pain (Oh)
But I’m grateful for thе
[Chorus]
Oluwa sare wa, ah-ah-ah
Make I no jam yawa, ah-ah-ah
Oluwa sare wa, ah-ah-ah
Make I no jam yawa, ah-ah-ah (Yeah)
[Refrain]
Lately, lately (Oh yeah)
I have been through many things lately
Pray for me
Make you pray for me pa
No check am just dey pray for me pa
[Interlude]
Freeway
Yeah
[Verse 2]
For days, for days
All night, all night
Can’t believe is my vibe
Missing you, baby, why?
I don shayo, I don manya ohh
But I go still dey okay
Get my reason, my babe
So, somebody pray for me
[Chorus]
Oluwa sare wa, ah-ah-ah
Make I no jam yawa, ah-ah-ah
Oluwa sare wa, ah-ah-ah
Make I no jam yawa, ah-ah-ah
[Outro]
Who dey
Who dey breathe?
Summary of this Song Lyrics
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Lately Lyrics by Davido, captures a heartfelt journey of personal struggle, reflection, and a deep yearning for spiritual guidance and protection. From the opening lines, the artist expresses vulnerability and weariness, highlighting how recent experiences have been overwhelming. The repeated plea, “Pray for me,” emphasizes a call for emotional and spiritual support, showing the weight of challenges faced silently.
The chorus, anchored by the Yoruba phrase “Oluwa sare wa” (meaning “Lord, come quickly”), is a powerful invocation for divine intervention and protection. The fear of encountering “yawa” (trouble) reinforces the desire to avoid negative situations while navigating life’s unpredictable paths. There’s an underlying hope that with divine presence, hardship can be avoided or endured more gracefully.
In the verses, the artist shares a mix of solitude, emotional exhaustion, and frustration. The line “Leave me make I meditate” reflects a desire for peace and introspection. Despite feeling misunderstood, the artist remains grateful, suggesting a maturity born from pain. There’s also a comparison between the strength of a lion and the chaos brought by others, symbolizing resilience and self-control in the face of provocation.
Verse two shifts slightly to touch on themes of love, longing, and coping mechanisms. References to drinking (“I don shayo, I don manya”) imply attempts to numb the pain, but ultimately, the artist reaffirms the need for prayer and grounding. The emotional tone remains consistent, weaving sorrow with strength and reflection with resolve.
The closing lines—“Who dey breathe?”—offer a dramatic, rhetorical moment, perhaps questioning who can truly understand or survive such trials. Altogether, the song blends street wisdom, spirituality, and emotion, painting a vivid picture of a person caught between life’s struggles and their unwavering hope for peace and divine help.
5ive (Tracklist) – Davido
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1. Five By Alhanislam
2. Anything
3. Be There Still
4. CFMF
5. 10 Kilo
6. Offa Me
7. Don’t Know
8. R&B
9. Awuke
10. Holy Water
11. Nuttin Dey
12. Titanium
13. Lately
14. Tek
15. Funds
16. Lover Boy
17. With You
Lately (MV)
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Audio Credits & Details
Artist : Davido
Album : 5ive
Lyricist : Davido, Yung alpha
Music : Yung alpha
Label : Sony Music Entertainment
Genre: R&B
Date: April 18, 2025