For this week’s entry, I decided to sing “Day by Day” by Simi & Kizz Daniel, a beautiful blend of Afropop and Afro-soul. I picked this song because it carries a soft, emotional feel while still holding that rich African rhythm that makes you connect immediately.
There’s something about the simplicity of the lyrics and the smooth flow of the melody that really drew me in. The song talks about love, growth, and the gentle process of moving through life one step at a time. It’s a reminder that not everything has to be rushed, sometimes, the best things unfold slowly, day by day.
I enjoyed working on this cover, and I hope you enjoy listening to it just as much. African music has a way of blending emotion and rhythm effortlessly, and this song is a perfect example of that.
Thank you for listening, and let me know how the song speaks to you too.
Lyrics
Hmm, see me now
(Niphkeys)
Vado!
Everyone going through something
No be say only me get something for my head
As long as my heart is pumping
Just believe say joy is coming in the morning
Ṣùgbọ́n l'oni
Alàgbà o, ẹjọ' ẹ ṣá'dúrà fun mi
Pray for me make the work of my hand prosper
Anywhere wey I pour water, make seed start to grow
Ọ'rọ' òtítọ', take it day by day
Ṣá maa rora
When the storm is over, I go raise my shoulder (I go raise my shoulder)
Power me like solar, Oladamola (Simisola)
Ka ma ralakoba (ka ma ja ri), àlàáfíà yó gbà
And until then, I take it day by day (ye, ye, ye, ye)
Opportunity show up everyday
Go get that money, go get that pay
When things are bad, when things are shaky
Ọmọ ayé no go frown face
Stand up, tì wèrè bọ
Oni b'oṣe jẹ, but you can't give up (fire o)
Allow yourself to grow oh (okay)
On my neck is diamond, awọn temi to da'yan mọ
Same Cartier
On my wrist is a rose gold, all the girls them go low, emi Vado
That guy no dey show love
I dey show love, but I dey keep am on the low, oh why
Uncle K, Simisola, kanipe
Ṣá maa rora
When the storm is over, I go raise my shoulder (I go raise my shoulder)
Power me like solar, Oladamola (Simisola)
Ka ma ralakoba, àlàáfíà yó gbà
And until then, I take it day by day
Hopefully, I'll get to say, "Mama, I buy you house"
Hopefully, one day, "Papa, I buy you car"
Àlàáfíà at'emigigun là nbere fun
Ore-ọfẹ, k'adura gba o
Ooh
Lyrics gotten from musixmatch
Instrumental gotten from Moises AI
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