[Verse 1] I wake up early, touch the ground Mama bless me, I wear that crown One small step, I move with grace Dust on my shoe, joy on my face Street go talk, but I dey pass Hand on my work, mind on my class When the bell drum call my name I no dey fear, I bring my flame [Pre-Chorus] Ayo, ayo, hear me now We go rise above the doubt Ayo, ayo, raise your hand This sweet life no dey stand [Chorus] ọba Ìrìn Ajo (ọba Ìrìn Ajo) ọba Ìrìn Ajo (My road, my glory) Carry me go (Carry me go) Carry me go To a better tomorrow [Verse 2] Mother sell plantain by the lane Still she smile through sun and rain Father talk, "Keep your head high" Even when the market dry I no chase what fall and fade I build my name with the tools I made Gold in my sweat, truth in my sound Every lost day I turned around [Chorus] ọba Ìrìn Ajo (ọba Ìrìn Ajo) ọba Ìrìn Ajo (My road, my glory) Carry me go (Carry me go) Carry me go To a better tomorrow [Bridge] When the talking drum replies I remember who I am inside No short cut fit buy my peace Hard work brings the sweetest ease [Final Chorus] ọba Ìrìn Ajo (ọba Ìrìn Ajo) ọba Ìrìn Ajo (My road, my glory) Carry me go (Carry me go) Carry me go To a better tomorrow ọba Ìrìn Ajo (ọba Ìrìn Ajo) ọba Ìrìn Ajo I dey thank God for the road I know
