Aye Aye Leri Eyo

This verse can be heard in this youtube video between these timestamps: 1:27 - 3:55

This verse can be heard in this youtube video between these timestamps: 5:56 - 8:14

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.

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?

Notice the differences in how the akpwon (vocalist/chanter) pronounces this. Lazaro Ros pronounces Lãyé as Ayé.

RESOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG_81_dWh30