A study of societal occurrences
Language: English
I.Espirit De Corps
ii. Blackmail
iii. Ozymandias
iv. Heartbreak songs are better in English
V. Strippers + white lines
vi. Without you
Language: Pidgin
i.woman
ii. Black man/ Black woman
iii. Gambu
iv. Rara Rira
V. Brain Gain
Short stories
i.Adedotun
ii.Órùn Mòórù
iii.A’fèèdù fán’nà
The track is titled,Espirit De Corps,' which is Latin and a slogan which connotes a feeling of pride and mutual loyalty shared by the members of a group.The beat later descends into cloudy ballad.With it, Brymo analyses the socio-politics of a decaying society
Brymo describes the perils of a relationship defined by emotional blackmail.
One of the partners presumably the woman has Stockholm Syndrome and the other is presumably a man who is being guilt-tripped into a relationship has no intention for. Brymo sings from the
First you need to know Ozymandias is a character in a marvel comic. Ozymandias was a brilliant visionary with a hubris he was always too confident in himself that he usually made irrational and hypocritical albeit justifiable decisions. On the track of the same name,
While the song is a tale of self-criticism, it is also a tale of commendable self-awareness.
Lyrically, Brymo assumes the role of a heartbroken man. The first few words examine the toxic nature of patriarchy and 'hard guy syndrome.' Brymo sings about how he wants to emote so he could expresses his heartbreak,
In our society, we believe men should keep emotions boxed inside. Thus, for that reason, Brymo examines the loves, pain, hope and fear as they relate to each other and sometimes inspire each other.
1. My people think men shouldn't express.
2. I am Yoruba.
3.Since you won't allow me to express in the way that's natural to me, I'd express in another language.
Brymo talks about how he dreams, but the dreams vanishes. For that reason, he could mean that his dreams vanish like a stripper would do a line of cocaine on a regular night.
is yet another ballad that discusses a problematic relationship. Despite the problems, the man still refuses to live life without the woman he called, "Mean and evil." He also hopes the woman reciprocates by refusing to live life without him.
Lyrically, the song seems like a dedication to Brymo's partner whom he always talks about but never reveals. Wait, they are married now? Well, that doesn't matter as the song has a hook with heartfelt 'Till death do us part' kind of promise.
is another neo-soul song that examines the gender roles and peculiarity in the society. Brymo discusses the advantages, disadvantages, hypocrisy and pain of being of both genders. Both verses on the song were dedicated to both gender respectively.
is pop-infused soul and blues track sung from perspective of a woman in love with an imperfect man with a reputation. While she admits that she might fall victim of his bad reputation, she chooses him regardless.
The song is for the carefree people who admit everything that could prevent them from enjoying life and living on the edge; responsibilities, broken dreams, lack of money and more. All those problems, they throw caution to the winds, go to party, drink and enjoy life.
It examines what Nigeria needs in a society that lacks the necessities of life.
To Brymo,it's one thing and that is 'Brain Gain' which is the might of astute mental capacity.But instead, the Nigerian society of having gains,Nigeria experiences Brain Drain on a daily.
Lyrically, Brymo appraises the earth, its struggles and it's blessings before using Adedotun and Oyindamola to represent the average man and woman in the society. He then tells Adedotun and Oyindamola that God will feed them like he feeds the birds of the sky.
is Yoruba. In English, it literally means, 'Heaven is heated.' However, 'Orun N Mooru' is a proverb that means something is happening. usually, that 'something' is bad. The song is a ballad that criticizes gossip. Lyrically, it tells the story of gossip by chiefs
is Yoruba. In English, it literally means someone who creates fire from coal. But in essence, Brymo uses his words to celebrate himself through the symbolism of culinary art. Brymo makes references to his grandmother in this song.
Thus, he's not starting a literal fire, he's 'A Feedu Fan'na,' the starter of the proverbial fire in the minds of people.
Stay blessed💯