Here is the official lyrics of Soso by Super talented Nigerian singer and songwriter, Omah Lay.
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Omah Lay – Soso Lyrics
[Chorus]
Soso take my pain away
Soso take my pain (Away, away)
Soso take my pain away
Soso take my pain
Soso take my pain away
Soso take my pain
Soso take my pain away
Soso take my pain (Mad)
[Verse 1]
Ah-ah, ah-ah
All of the things them talk, I no dey hear, hear
Try wetin I do if you no dey fear, fear
One mind dey tell me to disappear, ‘pear
Soso come and help me oh ’cause
I don pray, mami
I don break, commandment
I can’t stay for one place
For God’s sake
Oh, my dear
Come take my pain away from me, oh
[Chorus]
Soso take my pain away
Soso take my pain away (Soso, please, come take my pain away)
Soso take my pain away (Soso, Soso, Soso, Soso)
Soso take my pain away (Take my pain)
[Verse 2]
Shibiri, shibiri, shibiri
They are talking shit shibiri
Water no get enemy
Till you fall for Oshimiri
I poto, poto my eyes
Ten shots, high rise
Touch God, I cry
Offshore, cut my
Dreadlocks
Girlie, me I don pray, maami
I don break, commandment
I can’t stay for one place
For God’s sake, my bae
Come and ginger me
Only you dey feel my pains
Give me vitamins wey go take these pains away
Soso, oh, Soso, Soso, oh
[Chorus]
Soso take my pain away
Soso take my pain away (Soso, please, come take my pain away)
Soso take my pain away (Soso, Soso, Soso, Soso)
Soso take my pain away (Take my pain away)
Soso take my pain away (Take my pain away)
Soso take my pain away
Soso take my pain away
Soso take my pain
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FAQs:
What does “Soso” mean in the song?
In Nigerian Pidgin, “soso” typically means “only” or “just.” In the song, Omah Lay uses it as a nickname for his love interest and to express that only she can alleviate his pain. It also conveys exclusivity and deep emotional dependence.
What inspired Omah Lay to write “Soso”?
“Soso” was born out of deep emotional turmoil and mental health struggles. It reflects his loneliness, depression, and yearning for comfort. He even mentioned he recorded it during a dark period and needed the song to break the album’s cycle .
When was “Soso” released and under which album?
It was released on July 15, 2022 as the second single from his debut studio album Boy Alone, produced by Tempoe and co-written by Omah Lay and Tempoe .
What’s the central theme of the lyrics?
Omah Lay sings about pain from a broken relationship, mental anguish, substance use to escape, and longing for someone who truly understands him. Lyrics about breaking commandments, restlessness, and asking for “vitamins” metaphorically highlight his need for emotional healing through love .
How did the song perform commercially and were there remixes?
“Soso” topped the Nigeria TurnTable Top 50 chart, and reached #13 on the UK Afrobeats Singles and #12 on Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs chart. In 2023, Omah Lay released a remix featuring Puerto Rican singer Ozuna