What Eye Dey See
from Afrobeat Blaster by Chief Udoh Essiet
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This song, in Pidjin English, means a lot in just a few words. We don't know what to say when we look at the world and see what we are doing to Nature and to our fellow man. It's too much.
lyrics
WHAT EYE DEY SEE - My mouth no fit talk am (2x)
Your mouth no fit talk am - My mouth no fit talk am
My mouth no fit talk am - My mouth no fit talk am
Because too much for mouth to talk
Life of today – Look am de way e be (2x)
Everything is artificial - Look am de way e be (2x)
Before, before
Our people been believe in Nature
I said before
Our people been believe in Nature
Now dem want to challenge Nature - I say
Now dem want to challenge Nature
How can you challenge Nature?
Tell me, how can you challenge Nature?
Life of today – Look am de way e be (2x)
I dey hear about Justice, every day
But I dey see people are suffering, everywhere
I say, I dey hear about Justice
But I dey see people are suffering
Through no fault of their own
WHAT EYE DEY SEE - My mouth no fit talk am (2x)
Your mouth no fit talk am - My mouth no fit talk am
My mouth no fit talk am - My mouth no fit talk am
Because too much for mouth to talk
Your mouth no fit talk am - My mouth no fit talk am
My mouth no fit talk am - My mouth no fit talk am
Because too much for mouth to talk
Life of today – Look am de way e be (2x)
Everything is artificial - Look am de way e be (2x)
Before, before
Our people been believe in Nature
I said before
Our people been believe in Nature
Now dem want to challenge Nature - I say
Now dem want to challenge Nature
How can you challenge Nature?
Tell me, how can you challenge Nature?
Life of today – Look am de way e be (2x)
I dey hear about Justice, every day
But I dey see people are suffering, everywhere
I say, I dey hear about Justice
But I dey see people are suffering
Through no fault of their own
WHAT EYE DEY SEE - My mouth no fit talk am (2x)
Your mouth no fit talk am - My mouth no fit talk am
My mouth no fit talk am - My mouth no fit talk am
Because too much for mouth to talk
credits
from Afrobeat Blaster,
released May 27, 1991
©SACEM Chief Udoh Essiet and Sherry Margolin
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Paiano: Sherry Margolin
Percussion, Backing Vocals: Chief Udoh Essiet
Drums: Nicolas “Ringo” Avom
Bass: André Manga
Tenor Guitar : Jacques Djeyim
Rhythm Guitar : Claude Dibongue
Trumpet: Olotorin Laleye
Flugelhorn: Gbenga Laleye
Alto Sax: Segun Ogedengbe
Tenor Sax: Adeyinka Osindeinde
Trombone: Tiwalade Ogunlowo
Backing Vocals: Natty Abyssatu, Evelyne Guyon, Sherry Margolin
Recorded at Studio WW in Paris by Michel Wanker and at Studio ARK in Paris by Gabriel Lancry.
Mixed at Studio Digital Services in Paris by Dennis Bovell
Mastered (Vinyl, Cassette and CD) at Dyam Music in Paris
Produced by Chief Udoh Essiet and Sherry Margolin
©SACEM Chief Udoh Essiet and Sherry Margolin
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Paiano: Sherry Margolin
Percussion, Backing Vocals: Chief Udoh Essiet
Drums: Nicolas “Ringo” Avom
Bass: André Manga
Tenor Guitar : Jacques Djeyim
Rhythm Guitar : Claude Dibongue
Trumpet: Olotorin Laleye
Flugelhorn: Gbenga Laleye
Alto Sax: Segun Ogedengbe
Tenor Sax: Adeyinka Osindeinde
Trombone: Tiwalade Ogunlowo
Backing Vocals: Natty Abyssatu, Evelyne Guyon, Sherry Margolin
Recorded at Studio WW in Paris by Michel Wanker and at Studio ARK in Paris by Gabriel Lancry.
Mixed at Studio Digital Services in Paris by Dennis Bovell
Mastered (Vinyl, Cassette and CD) at Dyam Music in Paris
Produced by Chief Udoh Essiet and Sherry Margolin
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Chief Udoh Essiet Paris, France
Nigerian born, Paris-based musician Chief Udoh Essiet is known for his exuberant music blending his cultural heritage and politics set over joyous beats. He was the conga soloist for Afrobeat originator Fela Kuti from 1980-83, and studied with legendary highlife musicians like Dr. Victor Olaiya and Rex Lawson. ... more
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