Davido “Away” Song Details
| Artist name: David Adedeji Adeleke (Nigerian singer and songwriter) |
| Stage name: Davido |
| Artist Featured: |
| Year of release: 2023 |
| Video duration: 2 minutes 36 seconds |
| Video link: Feel free to scroll down |
| No of verses: 2 |
| No of pre-choruses: 2 |
| No of choruses: 3 |
| No of post-choruses: |
| Language: Standard English, Pidgin, Yoruba |
| Video Location: Nigeria |
| Other details:Producer: MagissticksDirector: Album: “Timeless”—-— |
Davido “Away” Song/Lyrics Breakdown
In verses 1 and 2, Davido affirms that he is still standing strong regardless of those seeking his downfall. He also brags about his financial capability and that of his family. He also speaks about how much he detests cheating. He emphasizes his desire to enjoy life. He also says he is unshakable and remains smart even when he takes liquor or he is intoxicated.
In the pre-chorus and chorus, Davido confirms that he has been doing music since childhood, and so music has always been a part of him. He prays that sorrow will not befall people. He advises people to engage in things that would fetch them money. He says he stays clear of trouble and just enjoys his life. He loves to have massive fun, especially on a Friday night.
What is the meaning of the song “Away” by Davido?
“Away” Meaning Davido
Meaning of Away?
“Away” by Davido sees the artist sing about being away temporarily just to have fun [friday night fun in particular], and enjoy his life to the fullest with his self-acquired wealth, even though his family has got enormous wealth.
He also brags about standing strong [musically and financially perhaps] regardless of those desiring his downfall.
Davido “Away” Lyrics
Lyrics to “Away” Davido
[Intro]
Instrumental
Shekpe
Away o
I am on my way, lati jaiye o [I am on my way to enjoy life.]
Tune in to the king of sounds and blues
[Verse 1]
I know they want to see me fall [I know that they want to see me fall.]
But I dey stand fit, I no dey fall oh [But, I am standing fit and can’t fall.]
Won pe mi “Omo Baba Olowo.” [They call me the child of a wealthy man.]
If you no know, make you ask Adaugo [Adaugo] [If you do not know, go and ask Adaugo.]
[Pre-chorus]
Gbedu dey body, I have been doing this, e don tey [Music is in my body. I have been doing this since.]
Ibanuju o, k’oma se wa si odo wa [May sorrow not come our way.]
Whatever you do, hope say you dey make the raba [Whatever you do, hope you are making the money.]
I no get time for wahala [I don’t have time for problem.]
I dey ibiza [I am–]
[Chorus]
Away o
I am on my way, lati jaiye o [I am on my way to enjoy life.]
Lale Friday o [Ibizza] [On a Friday night oh.]
Se o mo way? [Do you know the way?]
I am on my way, lati jaiye o [I am on my way to enjoy life.]
Lale Friday o [On a Friday night oh.]
[Verse 2]
Uh uh, 50/50 we go share am, I no like ojoro [50/50 is how we would share it. I don’t like cheating.]
E no get as you go do am, I go know your koro [There is no method that you will use that I won’t figure out.]
I get opolo even when I shayo [I am still smart even when I take liquor/I ‘m high.]
—f’eso jaiye, ma dami duro […I want to enjoy life, don’t delay me]
[Pre-chorus]
Gbedu dey body, I have been doing this, e don tey [Music is in my body. I have been doing this since.]
Ibanuju o, k’oma se wa si odo wa [May sorrow not come our way.]
Whatever you do, hope say you dey make the raba [Whatever you do, hope you are making the money.]
I no get time for wahala [I don’t have time for problem.]
I dey ibiza [I am–]
[Chorus]
Away o
I am on my way, lati jaiye o [I am on my way to enjoy life.]
Lale Friday o [Ibiza] [On a Friday night.]
Se o mo way? [Do you know the way?]
I am on my way, lati jaiye o [I am on my way to enjoy life.]
Lale Friday o [Ibiza] [On a Friday night.]
Away o
I am on my way, lati jaiye o [I am on my way to enjoy life.]
Lale Friday o [Ibiza] [On a Friday night.]
Se o mo way? [Do you know the way?]
I am on my way, lati jaiye o [I am on my way to enjoy life.]
Lale Friday o [On a Friday night.]
[Outro]
50/50 we go share am, I no like ojoro [We would share it 50/50. I don’t like cheating.]
Tune in to the king of sounds and blues
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