FEMI KUTI
- Dem Bobo Lyrics / with translationsVerse 1
Yesterday, Dem tell us sey,
Sey today, na we go gain
So we struggle, suffer dey,
For this new democratic change
But the truth of the matter be sey,
Dem disguise another way
To continue their crooked ways
Oh Yes! Dem bobo!
Chorus
Dem bobo your mama!
Dem bobo your papa!
Dem bobo your mama!
Dem bobo your papa!
Dem bobo your grandmama!
Dem bobo your grandpapa!
Dem bobo the market women!
Dem bobo you journalist!
The human right activists!
In the name of DEMOCRACY!
Dem bobo your mama ahahaha ahaha!
Verse 2
For tomorrow, they make us wait
Then again, we wait in vain
So many troubles in the rain
To make this a proper mighty change
But the truth of the matter be sey,
Dem disguise another way.
To continue their crooked ways
Repeat Chorus
Yesterday, Dem tell us sey,
Sey today, na we go gain
So we struggle, suffer dey,
For this new democratic change
But the truth of the matter be sey,
Dem disguise another way
To continue their crooked ways
Oh Yes! Dem bobo!
Chorus
Dem bobo your mama!
Dem bobo your papa!
Dem bobo your mama!
Dem bobo your papa!
Dem bobo your grandmama!
Dem bobo your grandpapa!
Dem bobo the market women!
The human right activists!
In the name of DEMOCRACY!
Dem bobo your mama ahahaha ahaha!
Verse 2
For tomorrow, they make us wait
Then again, we wait in vain
So many troubles in the rain
To make this a proper mighty change
But the truth of the matter be sey,
Dem disguise another way.
To continue their crooked ways
Repeat Chorus
Facts about Dem Bobo
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Dem Bobo is written by Olufemi Olufela Anikulapo Kuti.
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It is first released in 2010 as part of Femi Kuti's album "Africa for Africa" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we try to understand the message behind it, Femi Kuti's 'Dem bobo' critiques political leaders who make empty promises of reform while maintaining their corrupt practices through its use of 'bobo' to represent both stupidity and deceitful behavior. The Dem bobo lyrics contain social commentary through which the artist expresses his angry thoughts while reflecting on his personal experiences and the power that comes from his struggle against oppression. The song establishes two main themes through its exploration of disillusionment with democracy and the hardships that people experience while they fight against their leaders. The lyrics contain repetitive use of a phrase that could be considered mildly offensive or disrespectful which may not be suitable for younger audiences. The themes of political disillusionment and authority critique in this content require parental guidance because younger listeners need help to comprehend their message.
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Dem Bobo falls under the genre World.
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Dem Bobo song length is 4 minutes and 34 seconds.
Who wrote Dem Bobo lyrics?
Dem Bobo is written by Olufemi Olufela Anikulapo Kuti.
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When was Dem Bobo released?
It is first released in 2010 as part of Femi Kuti's album "Africa for Africa" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Dem Bobo lyrics?
When we try to understand the message behind it, Femi Kuti's 'Dem bobo' critiques political leaders who make empty promises of reform while maintaining their corrupt practices through its use of 'bobo' to represent both stupidity and deceitful behavior. The Dem bobo lyrics contain social commentary through which the artist expresses his angry thoughts while reflecting on his personal experiences and the power that comes from his struggle against oppression. The song establishes two main themes through its exploration of disillusionment with democracy and the hardships that people experience while they fight against their leaders. The lyrics contain repetitive use of a phrase that could be considered mildly offensive or disrespectful which may not be suitable for younger audiences. The themes of political disillusionment and authority critique in this content require parental guidance because younger listeners need help to comprehend their message.
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Which genre is Dem Bobo?
Dem Bobo falls under the genre World.
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How long is the song Dem Bobo?
Dem Bobo song length is 4 minutes and 34 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Olufemi Olufela Anikulapo Kuti
Record Label(s): 2011 Knitting Factory Records Inc
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