Aye Aye Leri Eyo
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CALL:
| common spelling | common pronunciation |
|---|---|
| aye aye leri eyo | ah-yay ah-yay lay-ree ay-yoh |
| omo ro rele omo loya | oh-moh roh ray-lay oh-moh loh-yah |
| leri eyo omo ro rele | lay-ree ay-yoh oh-moh roh ray-lay |
| akara irawo leri eyo | ah-kah-rah ee-rah-woh lay-ree ay-yoh |
| omo ro rele aye o | oh-moh roh ray-lay ah-yay oh |
RESPONSE: Same as call.
The following text is referenced directly from John Mason’s Orin Orisa:
Section titled “The following text is referenced directly from John Mason’s Orin Orisa:”CALL (As documented by John Mason):
| John Mason’s Spelling | John Mason’s Translation |
|---|---|
| Lãyé, Lãyé tó rí ‘lé ‘yò ọmọ ‘lóyè | In life, in life he who sees the house of joy is the child of the owner of official position. |
| Ọmọ lóòyà a ya kárà | Child transplanted for pay we are turned toward the back yard. |
| Ẽràn wò tó ní’lé ‘yò | Pestilence pay a visit to he who owns the house of joy. |
| Ọmọ ‘lóyè a yé o | Child of the owner of official positio we pay respects to you. |
RESPONSE (As documented by John Mason):
Same as call.
Need Help?
Section titled “Need Help?”- Notice the differences in how the akpwon (vocalist/chanter) pronounces this. Lazaro Ros pronounces
LãyéasAyé.
RESOURCES:
- Chapter Eggun, Song 16; Orin Orisa: Songs for Selected Heads by John Mason
- Verse from Orisha Aye Eggun by Lazaro Ros
- Verse 2 from Oro A Eggun 2 by Abbilona