'Smooth Generator'
on Sabo -Oke (Nigeria), 27/Oct/2011 10:24, 34 days ago
Do you remember Sade Adu, the Nigerian-born, British-raised smooth-jazz singer who rose to prominence in the 1980’s? Her breakthrough song ‘Smooth Operator’ was playing on Radio Kwara this morning – and broken off for the broadcast of daily words of wisdom called ‘Moment of Truth’ - always worth a listen if you’re feeling down!Anyway, as Sade was singing her heart out in a smooth, mellow way, and in my mind's eye looking gorgeous,  I started to hum along. It wasn’t long before we got to the eponymous refrain, and whether subconsciously or not, I found myself singing ‘Smooth Generator’ as the gen next door fired into action.So, after a little internal chuckle, I thought I would re-write a few lyrics to go with the tune– sing along if you know it! Being of Yoruba cultural background, I hope Sade would relate to it. Here goes: .....Fading light……. fading sight……..Got to get the cooking done before and cook it right……….But no more sweat…………, we had to go down Taiwo Road,Had to get……. aSmooth Generator……Smooth Generator……..Dusk to dawn and constantly thrumming, power control……..Neighbours knock and admire the humming,Give a roll……..                                                (Nigerian expression!)Charge your cell phone, fire up your laptop,Check email…….Keeping the air cool, finding the fridge cool,We’re OK…..We gotta.....Smooth Generator  (repeat3x)                                                           After a while, noise getting tiresome,But its all right…Close the windows, see how the fan blows – awesome sight!Room to room and into the kitchen,Constant light……Top up the fuel tank, pull on the rope crank,Power all night….Coz we gotta..Smooth Generator (repeat 3x or as many times as you like).          He!  He!