Iya Awele Lyrics by Brymo

Brymo Lyrics

“Iya Awele” by Brymo is a bold, narrative-driven song rooted deeply in Yoruba folklore, symbolism, and oral storytelling traditions. Through layered metaphors and coded language, Brymo paints a picture of a secret and morally complex relationship hidden beneath gossip, rumors, and community whispers.

The lyrics explore themes of forbidden desire, secrecy, deception, and social judgment, reflecting the tension that arises within close-knit communities when private actions clash with public morality. Rather than being explicit, the song relies on suggestion and symbolism, allowing listeners to interpret the story through cultural context and lived experience.

Iya Awele stands as another example of Brymo’s fearless songwriting style, using indigenous language and narrative depth to challenge norms, provoke thought, and preserve African storytelling traditions through music.

Brymo – Iya Awele Lyrics

Ìyá Àwẹ̀lé wá mi délé
Ó lóun rí mi l'ójọ́sí o, lọ́nà oko
Àwé o, yé ṣe gírí
Wà gbọ́nmi sínú ọjọ mí o

Ìyá Àwẹ̀lé pupa ròdòròdò
Ó ní
"Bàbá Àwẹ̀lé lọ sọ́dọ̀ aya rẹ̀ kejì"
Èmi àti Ìyá Àwẹ̀lé
Ará àdúgbò ò gbọdọ̀ gbọ

Ìyá Àwẹ̀lé ó da bí ọgbọ́n
Ó yọ́ kẹ́lẹ́ wá kí mi nílé loru àná
Àwé o, yé ṣe gírí
Wà gbọ̀n mi sínú ọjọ mí o

Ìyá Àwẹ̀lé ṣè dí bẹ̀bẹ̀rẹ̀
Ó ní
"Bàbá Àwẹ̀lé r'oko ọdẹ"
Èmi àti Ìyá Àwẹ̀lé
Ará àdúgbò ò gbọdọ̀ gbọ́

Ìyá Àwẹ̀lé ò wó ṣe fún mí
Ó ní
Okó mì ló n mú òbò òun sun mi ju t'ọkọ rẹ̀ lọ
Èmi àti Ìyá Àwẹ̀lé
Ará adúgbò ò gbọ́dọ̀ gbọ́

Ìyá Àwẹ̀lé ò lóyún fún mi rí
Ó ní
"Ọmọ òun ti bàlagà, ó ti d'ọkùnrin"
Èmi àti Ìyá Àwẹ̀lé
Ará àdúgbò ò gbọdọ̀ gbọ