Ay Yo
Melanie Fiona
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I wanna thank you for every time you tried To get the best of me inside How many times I compromised I don't do this for the glory Or for what people might say I'm gonna do this my own way Starting today There's nothing that you can tell me I'll show you I was born ready And I say ay yo Rise up lemme see your head high And if you're wit it put your hands up in the sky La da di di da da di di da da da Ay yo ay yo ay yo ay yo And I'm gon' rock it to the fullest in this life So I'ma give all I got before I die La da di di da da di di da da da Every woman has a purpose Nothing happens by chance This is your life here in your hands You gotta fight to take the stand And I know you might not see it But the high can fall so fast When you're in first don't forget the last You gotta give it all you have Oh life can be unforgiving I'm fighting to keep on living And I say ay yo Rise up lemme see your head high And if you're wit it put your hands up in the sky La da di di da da di di da da da Ay yo ay yo ay yo ay yo And I'm gon' rock it to the fullest in this life So I'm a give all I got before I die La da di di da da di di da da da Ay yo ay yo ay yo If you have a light Then hold it up and let it shine Would you make the choice to meet your destiny Or let this lifetime pass you by Only you can make it Whats yours is yours no one can take it If you have a dream Something you believe Its time to set it free And I say ay yo Rise up lemme see your head high And if you're wit it put your hands up in the sky La da di di da da di di da da da Ay yo ay yo ay yo ay yo And I'm gon' rock it to the fullest in this life So I'm a give all I got before I die La da di di da da di di da da da Ay yo ay yo ay yo ay yo Rise up lemme see your head high And if you're wit it put your hands up in the sky La da di di da da di di da da da Ay yo ay yo ay yo ay yo And I'm gon' rock it to the fullest in this life So I'm a give all I got before I die La da di di da da di di da da da
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Written by: Melanie F. Hallim, Iyiola Babatunde Babalola, Darren Emilio Lewis, Allen Toussaint, Andrea Monica Martin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Ay Yo" is a track from Melanie Fiona's debut studio album titled "The Bridge," released in 2009. It’s the fourth track on the album.
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GenreThe song belongs to the soul and R&B genres, showcasing Fiona's vocal prowess combined with rhythm and blues undertones.
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Songwriting"Ay Yo" is written by Andrea Martin and Melanie Fiona herself, along with Vada Nobles and Bale'wa Muhammad.
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InspirationThe song is inspired by personal experiences. It revolves around pursuing one's dreams, facing struggles, and overcoming obstacles.
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LyricsFiona's lyrics in "Ay Yo" are highly motivating and uplifting as they encourage listeners to keep trying and never give up on their dreams. One of the most notable lines is "Say I, I don't wanna wait until it's too late, too late."
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ReceptionWhile the song was not a mainstream chart-topper, it resonated well with fans and critics, who appreciated both the song's message and Fiona's strong vocal performance.
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Music VideoA music video for "Ay Yo" was released in 2010, directed by Ray Kay. It depicts Melanie Fiona amongst friends in her childhood neighborhood, reflecting the song's emotional depth and the singer's personal connection to the lyrics.
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Live Performances"Ay Yo" is frequently included in Fiona's live performances, where it often receives an enthusiastic response for its positive, empowering message.
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Album SuccessWhile "Ay Yo" did not chart separately, "The Bridge" was a commercial success, eventually becoming certified gold in the United States.
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RecognitionFiona's vocal strength and evocative storytelling on "Ay Yo," and other tracks from the album, earned her a place on Entertainment Weekly's list of "The 10 Best Albums of 2009."
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