Lyrics
Certainly! 🥁🎶 Here's a poetic Ikale Traditional Drums song that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of the Ikale people, including a mention of Okikiola, the son of O D B:
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**Title: "Echoes of Ikale"**
(Verse 1)
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Beneath the swaying palms by the sea,
Where waves whisper secrets to the shore,
The drums awaken, their rhythms free,
Ikale's heartbeat, ancient and pure.
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(Chorus)
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Oh, Okikiola, son of O D B,
Your name echoes through the mangrove trees,
In the dance of djembe and talking drum,
We celebrate our roots, where we come from.
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(Verse 2)
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The sun kisses the calabashes' curves,
As elders gather in the village square,
Their voices blend with the ocean's swerves,
Telling tales of migrations, love, and prayer.
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(Bridge)
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Ugbd Malokun, covered in history's dust,
Resounds with memories of Ife's embrace,
Ajana's crown gleams, a legacy robust,
As Ikale's spirit dances in time and space.
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(Chorus)
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Oh, Okikiola, son of O D B,
Your name echoes through the mangrove trees,
In the dance of djembe and talking drum,
We celebrate our roots, where we come from.
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(Outro)
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So let the rhythms carry us beyond the shore,
To where ancestors whisper in the salty breeze,
Ikale, forever connected, forevermore,
In the heartbeat of drums, our souls find ease.
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Feel free to sing, share, and honor the Ikale legacy with this song! 🌊🥁✨
Source: Conversation with Copilot, 8/4/2024
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