Ay Yo

Melanie Fiona

About Ay Yo

"Ay Yo" is a song by Canadian R&B singer Melanie Fiona from her debut album, The Bridge (2009). The song was written by Andrea Martin, Allen Toussaint, Darren Lewis, Iyiola Babalola, Melanie Hallim and was produced by Future Cut.


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2009
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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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Melanie Fiona

Melanie Fiona Hallim (born July 4, 1983) is a two-time Grammy Award-winning Canadian R&B recording artist. She was born and raised in Toronto. more »

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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.
Genre
The song belongs to the soul and R&B genres, showcasing Fiona's vocal prowess combined with rhythm and blues undertones.
Songwriting
"Ay Yo" is written by Andrea Martin and Melanie Fiona herself, along with Vada Nobles and Bale'wa Muhammad.
Inspiration
The song is inspired by personal experiences. It revolves around pursuing one's dreams, facing struggles, and overcoming obstacles.
Lyrics
Fiona'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."
Reception
While 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.
Music Video
A 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.
Live Performances
"Ay Yo" is frequently included in Fiona's live performances, where it often receives an enthusiastic response for its positive, empowering message.
Album Success
While "Ay Yo" did not chart separately, "The Bridge" was a commercial success, eventually becoming certified gold in the United States.
Recognition
Fiona'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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