Transcript
Fela Kuti - Confusion Break Bones (C.B.B.)
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· 29 min · 855 words · 6 timestamped sections
This is the full, timestamped transcript of "Fela Kuti - Confusion Break Bones (C.B.B.)", an episode of Fela Kuti published October 2, 2019 (29 min, about 855 words). It mentions 9 people, works and ideas, including Nigeria, Confusion, Bafuka, Ojuelegba, Lagos.
What is discussed, and when
Notable quotes from "Fela Kuti - Confusion Break Bones (C.B.B.)"
Repeke Laru, Laru, laru (Larudu repeke) Repeke Laru, My people dey say Nigeria done dey But me as I see am I no say, Nigeria go-go down Our country go dey make-ee money My people of country no see money.
about Nigeria · at(Larudu repeke) Repeke Laru When I say confusion Everything out of-ee control When everything out-ee of control-ee Go be say, it Bafuka-oh (Bafuka na quench).
about Confusion · atOnly to say they ignore the good If I sing-ee say, water no dey Na old news be dat-ee-oh If I sing I say food –u nothing Na old news be dat-ee-oh If I sing-ee say, Inf-i-lati-on I come sing-ee say, corrup-u-tion.
about Corruption · atDem come go hold Shagari Dem say President Shagari steal But Shagari don talk before Na empty treasury him meet for der Say Shagari owe dem.
about Shagari · at
Who and what is mentioned in this episode?
People
- Shagari — Person · Referenced expert · 1 mention · first at
A former president of Nigeria mentioned in the context of corruption and governance.
Concepts & topics
- Confusion — Concept · Core topic · 6 mentions · first at
A central theme in the podcast, symbolizing the chaos and disorder in Nigeria. - Bafuka — Concept · Key argument · 4 mentions · first at
A term used to describe the chaotic and uncontrollable situations in Nigeria.Everything out of-ee control When everything out-ee of control-ee Go be say, it Bafuka-oh (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fit be police station (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fi tbe hospital-u.
- Corruption — Concept · Key argument · 2 mentions · first at
A major issue discussed in the podcast, highlighting governance problems in Nigeria. - inflation — Concept · Key argument · 2 mentions · first at
One of the economic issues discussed in the podcast affecting Nigeria.Only to say they ignore the good If I sing-ee say, water no dey Na old news be dat-ee-oh If I sing I say food –u nothing Na old news be dat-ee-oh If I sing-ee say, Inf-i-lati-on I come sing-ee say, corrup-u-tion.
- Mismanagement — Concept · Key argument · 2 mentions · first at
Discussed as a contributing factor to Nigeria's problems.Only to say they ignore the good If I sing-ee say, water no dey Na old news be dat-ee-oh If I sing I say food –u nothing Na old news be dat-ee-oh If I sing-ee say, Inf-i-lati-on I come sing-ee say, corrup-u-tion.
Places & events
- Nigeria — Place · Setting · 3 mentions · first at
The primary location discussed in the podcast, highlighting its socio-political and economic issues. - Ojuelegba — Place · Setting · 3 mentions · first at
A specific street in Lagos mentioned as a metaphor for Nigeria's crossroads and confusion.Bafuka fi tbe hospital-u (Bafuka na quench) I sing about one street for Lagos Called Ojuelegba I take a copy how Nigeria be One crossroad in center town (Larudu repeke).
- Lagos — Place · Setting · 2 mentions · first at
A major city in Nigeria mentioned in the context of economic activities and chaos.Bafuka fi tbe hospital-u (Bafuka na quench) I sing about one street for Lagos Called Ojuelegba I take a copy how Nigeria be One crossroad in center town (Larudu repeke).
Full transcript with timestamps
I sing dis song some time ago Call am confusion" Then army never burn my house Oil money flow for Lagos then (Larudu repeke) Repeke Laru, Laru, laru (Larudu repeke) Repeke Laru, My people dey say Nigeria done dey But me as I see am I no say, Nigeria go-go down Our country go dey make-ee money My people of country no see money (Larudu repeke) Repeke Laru, Laru, laru (Larudu repeke) I see many wrong things in Nigeria (Larudu repeke) Some time ago I come sing one song (Larudu repeke) Repeke Laru, Laru, laru (Larudu repeke) Repeke Laru When I say confusion Everything out of-ee control When everything out-ee of control-ee Go be say, it Bafuka-oh (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fit be police station (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fi tbe hospital-u (Bafuka na quench) I sing about one street for Lagos Called Ojuelegba I take a copy how Nigeria be One crossroad in center town (Larudu repeke) Repeke Laru, Laru
(Larudu repeke) Repeke Laru, Laru, laru For Ojuelegba For Ojuelegba For Ojuelegba Motodey come from-u East Moto dey come from-u West Moto dey come from-u North Moto dey come from-u South And police-ee man no dey for center Na confusion be dat ee-oh (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fit be police station (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fit be hospital (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fit be mortuary (Bafuka na quench) Den I say confusion na wait ee-oh (Confusion na why) Confusion na wait ee-oh (Confusion na why) Den I say confusion na wait ee-oh (Confusion na why) (Confusion na why) After he go take, Police-ee Army come burn-u my house After he go take, Police-ee Army come burn-u my house I can't started to think I started to think-ee think Dey police wey go help people, not dem dey burn burn so Say army wey go defend cities, not dem dey burn burn so A na time around 1975 and '77 Police go seize expensive goods, dem start togo burn burn dem
Army go go market, and meeting cost money, go burn burn dem Why dem like to burn the things wey dey cost-ee money? Government fit sell to people cheap-ee cheap-ee Government fit dash people, we no get-ee money And di burn burn, na him dey sweet-ee dem pass Na him dey sweet-ee dem pass Oya oh, burn burn (Oya) Oya oh dem burn burn (Oya) Oya oh with petrol, burn burn (Oya) Oya oh with matches, burn burn (Oya) Oya oh, burn burn (Oya) Oya oh, burn burn (Oya) My problem is no small at all Nothing dey for me to sing about If something good today I go sing Nothing good do self to sing about Nothing good do self to sing Only to say they ignore the good If I sing-ee say, water no dey Na old old old news be dat-ee-oh If I sing I say food –u nothing Na old old old news be dat-ee-oh If I sing-ee say, Inf-i-lati-on I come sing-ee say, corrup-u-tion I come sing-ee say, mismanagement I come sing-ee say, stealing by government
Na old old old news be dat-ee-oh Di problems still dey ba'gba ra ‘gba I say di problems still dey ba'gba ra ‘gba Dey thing weh dey worry me How dis robbery come get-ee big-ee head Dey thing weh dey worry me How dis robbery come get-ee big-ee head The first –ee one, na leg-ee robbery (Leg-ee robbo-ery) Where money go pick-ee pockets (Leg-ee robbo-ery) Dey man go start take leg-ee wrong (Leg-ee robbo-ery) The second one na, armed robbery (Leg-ee robbo-ery) Where man-o go-go steal big things (Leg-ee robbo-ery) He go take-ee gun defend himself (Leg-ee robbo-ery) The third one, na head-oh robbery (Leg-ee robbo-ery) Where all pata-pata go-go steal (Leg-ee robbo-ery) He go take position, steal all free (Leg-ee robbo-ery) Free stealing, na him policy (Leg-ee robbo-ery) Head-ee robbery Which head-ee get-ee no dey steal?
Which president we get-ee never steal? Dem come go hold Shagari Dem say President Shagari steal But Shagari don talk before Na empty treasury him meet for der Say Shagari owe dem What about the other presidents I say look-oo (Look-look) See-oo (See-see) Hear-oo (Hear-hear) I say look-oo (Look-look) See-oo (See-see) Hear-oo (Hear-hear) President na him de control of police (Look-look) President na him de control of de army (See-see) So army and police dem must be teeth too well (Hear-hear) I say look-oo (Look-look) See-oo (See-see) Hear-oo (Hear-hear)
Bukle if you don't hear my song before I know if you don't hear my song before Where I be sing like dis And we say confusion everything out of control When everything out of-ee control Go be say, it Bafuka-oh (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fit be police station (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fi tbe hospital-u (Bafuka na quench) For Ojuelegba Motodey come from-u East Moto dey come from-u West Moto dey come from-u North Moto dey come from-u South And police-ee man no dey for center Na confusion be dat ee-oh (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fit be police station (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fit be hospital (Bafuka na quench) Bafuka fit be mortuary (Bafuka na quench)
Questions about this episode
What is discussed in "Fela Kuti - Confusion Break Bones (C.B.B.)"?
In order: 10:00 Confusion, Nigeria, Bafuka, Ojuelegba; 15:00 Corruption, inflation, Mismanagement, Confusion; 20:00 Bafuka, Confusion, Ojuelegba.
What is mentioned in this Fela Kuti episode?
9 people, works and ideas are mentioned, including Nigeria, Confusion, Bafuka, Ojuelegba, Lagos, Corruption. Each one on this page links to its own page with every episode that mentions it.
How long is "Fela Kuti - Confusion Break Bones (C.B.B.)"?
The episode runs 29 min; the transcript is about 855 words in 6 timestamped sections.
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