From London to Lagos
Kayode Adesiyan
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About this song
A lively travel story in song, following the journey from London to Lagos through late cabs, airport queues, a night flight and the joy of finally arriving home.
Psalm 121:7–8
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Behind the song
From London to Lagos turns an ordinary international journey into a musical travel diary. It captures the small frustrations and memorable details that make travel feel real — a late cab, a wrong train, airport security, the night flight and finally the first sight of Lagos in the morning. At the centre of the song is the feeling of homecoming. London fades into the night, Lagos comes into view, and the journey ends not simply at an airport but with the sense of returning to somewhere the heart recognises. The Yoruba call-and-response gives the song a distinctly Nigerian welcome-home energy, while the wider theme celebrates journeys, safe arrival and the emotional connection between two cities that are part of one life.
Lyrics
[Intro]
London city fading in the night,
Journey calling, Lagos in sight.
Pack my bags, say goodbye,
Home is waiting, under the sunrise.
[Verse 1]
I’m traveling to Lagos, leaving London behind,
Always good to start early, with peace in my mind.
But the cab came late, stress on the way,
Struggled at the cashpoint, had to make the driver stay.
[Chorus]
From London to Lagos, my journey unfolds,
Stories of the night flight, memories told.
From Heathrow to the sunrise, city lights glow,
Home is where my heart is, that’s where I go.
[Yoruba Chorus – Call & Response]
Eko ìlè, ìlú mi, ayọ̀ ni mo mú wá (Lagos my city, I bring joy)
Eko ìlè, ìlú mi, mo ti dé o (Lagos my city, I’ve arrived)
Ẹ káàbọ̀, ẹ káàbọ̀, ọmọ Naija ló ti dé (Welcome, welcome, the child of Naija has come home).
[Repeat x2–3 times with call & response backing vocals]
[Verse 2]
Wrong train caught, but still on time,
Heathrow check-in, everything fine.
Bag drop smooth, security delay,
But they let my water through—what a day!
[Chorus – extended]
From London to Lagos, my journey unfolds,
Stories of the night flight, memories told.
From Heathrow to the sunrise, city lights glow,
Home is where my heart is, that’s where I go.
[Bridge – Rap/Spoken]
Boarding gate clear, no turbulence in the air,
Virgin night flight, comfort everywhere.
Long queues waiting, but the vibe was good,
Plane food manageable, water plenty, understood.
✈️ Lagos calling, heartbeat strong,
Omo Naija, I’ve been gone too long!
[Instrumental / Dance Break – 30s–45s]
(Drums, afrobeat rhythm, shekere, horns, crowd chanting: “Lagos! Lagos! Eko o ni baje!”)
[Verse 3]
Wheels down in Lagos, around six in the morn’,
A brand new day, a city reborn.
Crowds at arrivals, but my heart was light,
My nephew was waiting, everything felt right.
[Outro – Homecoming vibe]
A short drive home, the journey’s done,
The city wakes beneath the rising sun.
Home sweet home, I’m no longer alone.
[Yoruba Chorus – Call & Response]
Eko ìlè, ìlú mi, ayọ̀ ni mo mú wá (Lagos my city, I bring joy)
Eko ìlè, ìlú mi, mo ti dé o (Lagos my city, I’ve arrived)
Omo Naija, I’ve been gone too long!
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