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This verse is delivered by traditional Nortehern (Hausa) drummers (Masu kalangu).They are famously known for their creative play on words and are found at ceremonial events to praise guests and elevate the atmosphere.In this song, the artist briefly discusses how there is a situation with parties that are in astate of confusion with the proccedings of events they are in.

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<input type="checkbox" id=toggle1><label for=toggle1><span class="annotate-lyric"> Ya zama end....<br/>Wannan season <br/></span></label><div id=content1 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> This translates to 'It has become the end' while wannan season means 'this season.' Together, these lines express that this particular season or phase has reached its conclusion. In context, "season" could symbolize a challenging period, a relationship, or a career stage, signaling that it's over. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle2><label for=toggle2><span class="annotate-lyric"> Down down <br/></span></label><div id=content2 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> Likely a description of feeling low or facing setbacks. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle3><label for=toggle3><span class="annotate-lyric"> Gashi ana ta meeting <br/></span></label><div id=content3 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> This means that 'The meeting has been going on.' This suggests a stagnant or unproductive situation where people are constantly talking (in meetings), but nothing substantial or uplifting is happening. The use of "down down" emphasizes a feeling of discouragement or disappointment. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle4><label for=toggle4><span class="annotate-lyric"> Failing, failing <br/></span></label><div id=content4 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> Repeated failure </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle5><label for=toggle5><span class="annotate-lyric"> Ai saura confusion <br/></span></label><div id=content5 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> All that remains is confusion and after confusion, there is no promotion. This line reflects a sense of repeated failures leading to confusion, suggesting that continual setbacks have led to a state of disorder or lack of clarity. It conveys the idea of a deteriorating situation where repeated failures have left people feeling lost or bewildered. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle6><label for=toggle6><span class="annotate-lyric"> Daga confusion<br/>Babu promotion <br/></span></label><div id=content6 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> This line implies that due to the chaos or confusion, there’s no progress or advancement (i.e., no promotion). It suggests a situation where disorganization has halted any positive movement forward, often relatable in bureaucratic or stagnated work environments. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle7><label for=toggle7><span class="annotate-lyric"> Wannan season <br/></span></label><div id=content7 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> This season </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle8><label for=toggle8><span class="annotate-lyric"> Ya zama end of discussion  <br/></span></label><div id=content8 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> It has become the end of discussion. This final line emphasizes that there’s nothing left to say or do; it’s the end of the line for this particular phase. This could reflect a sense of resignation or acceptance that nothing more can be done to change the situation.</div></div>

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Written by
Adedotun Oludayo Adedeji
Release date
September 10, 2024