(+Meaning) Teni “Were” Explained and Lyrics in English
Music review: Were by teni
“Were,” is a song by Nigerian singer and writer, Teni.
So, I am wondering what category to classify this song, whether secular or gospel. Anyway, I have decided to make it gospel…
What do you all think?
Moving on, this song is inspirational, I can’t wait to watch the video.
What is the song Were by Teni all about?
Were is a Yoruba word in Nigeria that means “Easily.”
Teni sings about how God showed up, answered her, and turned things around for her easily. What humans couldn’t do, God did for her.
She is therefore spurring people who may be going through a rough time not to give up on God or in their pursuit of success. But to be determined, stay strong, keep working hard, and believe that one day, God will solve their issues and answer them easily. Success would certainly come when you least expect it.
She also warns that people should not put so much trust in humans as they may not help them out in their difficult situations, and may also be seeking their downfall or death.
Lyrically: The song comes in two verses. The chorus was taken thrice while the pre-chorus was taken twice. The artist sang in Yoruba, a Nigerian language, and also in standard English.
The lyrics are inspiring and well written. The verses are succinct but interesting. The chorus and pre-chorus predominated the song.
Vocal: Inspiring, confident and clear. I love the backup
Melody: This song is melodious. The major instruments used in the composition of the song include the tambourine, drums, piano, guitar, saxophone, and maracas.
Were by Teni Lyrics Translation
Intro
Were we were we were we (Teniiii, Teniiii) (Easily 3x)
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Were we (Eh yeah eh eh eh) were we (Oh yeah) were we (Oh no) (Easliy 3x)
Chorus
Were were lo ba mi se s’omo? (Easily, easily, he did it for me, do you know?)
Were were lo ba mi se s’omo? (Easily, easily, he did it for me, do you know?)
Ohun ti mo ti’n wa lati jo ojo yi wa baba ba mi se eh eh (All that I have been desiring since, God did it for me)
Were were lo ba mi se s’omo? (Easily, easily, he did it for me, do you know?)
Instrumentals
Verse 1
Aye o fe o aye o fe (The world does not want it)
Aye ofe ka gberu kaso aye o fe (The world does not want your burden to be lifted off)
Ori e ni ni ba ni gbe eru nla dori (You alone will carry your burden)
Aye o fe (aye o fe) aye o fe s’omo? (The world doesn’t want it, do you know that)
Aye o fe (The world doesn’t want it)
Pre-chorus
Cause they are waiting on you ooh ooh, they are waiting for you to fall
They are waiting for you ooh eh ee ee, they are waiting on you to die
Just don’t give up don’t give up
Just stay strong stay strong eh ee ee
Were were lo ma ba e se s’omo? (Easily, easily, He will do it easily for you, do you know that)
Chorus
Were were lo ba mi se s’omo? (Se s’omo) (Easily, easily, he did it for me, do you know?)
Were were lo ba mi se s’omo? (Easily, easily, he did it for me, do you know?)
Ohun ti mo ti’n wa lati jo ojo yi wa baba ba mi se eh eh (All that I have been desiring since God did it for me)
Were were lo ba mi se s’omo? (Easily, easily, he did it for me, do you know?)
Instrumentals
Verse 2
Eh oh
Don’t look back, don’t look back my brother
Eh oh (eh oh eh oh)
Do your best do your best my sister
(Eh oh eh oh)
When you run make sure you buckle your shoe
Eh oh (Eh oh eh oh)
Make sure that you don’t fall cause
Pre-chorus
They waiting on you ooh ooh, they waiting on you to fall
They are waiting for you eh ee, they waiting on you to die
Please don’t give up don’t give up
Just stay strong stay strong eh ee
Were were lo ma ba e se s’omo? (Easily, Easily he wil do it for you, do you know that?)
Chorus
Were were lo ba mi se s’omo? (Easily, easily, he did it for me, do you know?)
Were were lo ba mi se s’omo? (Easily, easily, he did it for me, do you know?)
Ohun ti mo ti’n wa lati jo ojo yi wa baba ba mi se eh eh (All that I have been desiring since, God did it for me)
Were were lo ba mi se s’omo? (Easily, easily, he did it for me, do you know?)
Outro
Ohun ti mo ti’n wa lati jo ojo yi wa baba ba mi se eh eh (All that I have been desiring since, God did it for me)
Were were lo ba mi se s’omo? (Easily, easily, he did it for me, do you know?)
Watch the video for the song “Were,” by Teni below
Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds
