Lyrics
(Verse 1)
Ògún stood at the crossroads, blade in hand, heart ablaze
Seeking victory in battle, seeking peace in future days
The elders spoke with wisdom, the diviners gave the sign
"Offer the sacrifice, and the path will align"
(Chorus)
Ògún, you obeyed, you bowed to fate
You gave the offering, you opened the gate
Now Ojo Ògún is a day of peace
And the world sings your praise, may your blessings increase
(Verse 2)
He forged the road with iron, cleared the forest with fire
But it was sacrifice that lifted him higher
He did not resist, he did not delay
Ògún performed it, and cleared the way
(Bridge)
From the forge to the shrine, from the war to the calm
Ògún became the bearer of healing balm
Now children chant, and elders dance
On Ojo Ògún, we honor the chance
(Chorus)
Ògún, you obeyed, you bowed to fate
You gave the offering, you opened the gate
Now Ojo Ògún is a day of peace
And the world sings your praise, may your blessings increase
(Outro)
So let the drums echo, let the iron ring
Let every voice rise and every heart sing
Ògún, your story is carved in flame
Ojo Ògún, a day we all proclaim