Ese Oluwa (We Thank you Lord) Lyrics by Sonnie Badu

July 19, 2013

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(Sung in Yoruba/Pidgin)

Ese Oluwa, Ese Baba o (We thank you Lord, we thank you Father)
Ese Oluwa, Awadupe baba (We thank you Lord, we are thankful Father)

You gave me shelter when I have no other
You made a way when there’as no way
You turn my darkness into light
Awadupe Baba (We are thankful Father)

You put food on my table Daddy
You comfort me when I was lost
Who can be compared unto you
Awadupe Baba (We are thankful Father)

Awadupe baba o, Awadupe baba  (We are thankful Father)
Awadupe eledumare, Awadupe baba (We are thankful Father)
Eshe Oluwa, Eshe Baba o (We thank you Lord, we thank you Father)
Eshe Oluwa, Awadupe baba (We thank you Lord, we are thankful Father)

(In Pidgin)
Baba way, Baba way dey for heaven now oh (Father, you are the Heavenly Father)
We go praise you now Eee (We will praise you)
We go praise you papa ( We will praise you Father)

Olorun Alaaye (The Living God) Lyrics by Lanre Olagbaju

June 17, 2013

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(Sung in Yoruba)

Chorus:
I ba je bee na se nyin O (If that was how to praise You)
O da mi loju maa gbe egun (I’m sure I’d dress up like a masquerade)
Ma bere m’ole bi okoto (I’d dance like a spinning top)
Ma takiti fun O Jesu (I’d somersault for You Jesus)
Ma ba won gb’eyo n’isale Eko (I’d join the “Eyo” parade on Lagos Island)
Ma fi mariwo k’ora fun O (I’d wear palm fronds for You)
A mo bee ko na se n’yin O (But that’s not how to praise You)
To ri wo l’Olorun Alaaye (For You are the living God)
Olorun Alaaye, Olorun Alaaye (Living God, Living God)
Alaaye naa ni o yin O (Only the living can praise You)
Olorun Alaaye (The Living God)

Verse 1:
Alaaye naa ni o yin O o (Only the living can praise You)
Alaaye naa ni o yin O (Only the living can praise You)
Eni to ti ku ko le yin O Baba (The dead cannot praise You, Father)
A kii k’alleluyan fun Sango (No one shouts Alleluia to a dead god like “Sango”)
A f’iwo Olorun Alaaye (But to You only, The Living God)

(Chorus)

Verse 2:
Eni t’olorun miran lehin o (They that follow lesser gods)
Aimokan lo nse ru won (Are just ignorant)
Jesu kii s’egbe Ogun (Jesus is incomparable to gods like “Ogun”)
Beeni kii s’egbe Oya (or even “Oya”)
Ohun l’Olorun Alaaye (He is the Living God)
Olorun Alaaye (The Living God)
Eni to ko j’ale ti o sin O (Those that have vowed not to worship You)
Ohun too da ni o sin o (will end up worshipping the works of Your hands)
Eni o mo o n’lo so p’oo si (Only those that don’t know You, doubt Your existence)
Iwo Olorun Alaaye (O Living God)
Olorun Alaaye (The Living God)
Alaaye naa ni o yin O (Only the living can praise You)

Awa m’oriki e o Baba Agba (We know Your names, Heavenly Father)
Awa mo b’iwon se nyin O Baba Agba (We know how to worship You, Heavenly Father)
Awa m’oriki re o Baba (We have accolades for You, Father)
You are the Mighty God (You are the Mighty God)
You are the King of kings (You are the King of kings)
You are the Great I Am (You are the Great I Am)
You are an Awesome God (You are an Awesome God)
The Living God (The Living God)
Olorun Alaaye (The Living God)

(Chorus)

Lyrics by @lanreolagbaju (c) 2013

Aye Ole (Life is Not Hard) Lyrics by Infinity

June 7, 2013

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(Sung in Yoruba)

Omo eniyan f’eti si (Son of man listen to me)
oro agba, bi o she l’owuro (that which doesn’t happen at the beginning)
A she lowo ale (often happens at the end)

Verse 1:
Bowun ko pe titi, iya aye wa o n bo wa d’opin (No matter how long, our troubles  will end)
Aimola eda lo mu eda saniyan ra (Mens hearts are anxious for tomorrow)
Olorun ti seleri, oro baba ko ni ye (God has promised, and his promises never fail)
Aini gbaggbao lo mu eda raropin (It’s by the lack of faith that men lose hope)
Bi okun n fo, Ti osa n sa, otito wa laaye (Let the ocean, but the truth remains)
Igbabo ni orisun ohun gbogbo (The source of all things is faith)

Chorus:
Ouh, Aye yi ko male (Life is not hard)
Aye ole fun eni to ni gbagbo pe aye ole  (For those who believe, life is not hard) [x4 ]

Verse 2:
Oni suuru, ape koto je, koni jebaje (The patient man is always rewarded )
Ai mani suuru lo n mu are eni bo wa debi (When he lacks it he loses his vindication)
F’oju re womi ore k’Oluwa le foju re wo(think well of others and He’ll do the same for you)
Abiku ti d’abiye ninu aye mi (In my life, death has suddenly become life )
(Repeat)

(Chorus)

Bridge:
Aye re ko ma ni le (Your life will not be hard)
Aye to ba ba Olorun rin, o sho ri re (It is good for you if you walk with the Lord)
(Repeat)

Bowun ko pe titi, iya aye wa o n bo wa d’opin (No matter how long, our troubles  will end)

[Original Yoruba lyrics obtained here]

Mala Lala/Emi Oko Orin (I Will Praise You) Lyrics by Maame Afon

May 6, 2013

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(Sung in Ga and Yoruba)

(In Ga)
Yesu ei Yesu ei (Jesus Jesus)
Mala lala feefeo ke dzie oyi (I will praise you with a beautiful song)
Daa ke daa ke daa (Each and every day (forever and ever))
Ataa kpakpa, Drolo dzi bo (Precious Father, you are gracious)
Ataa kpakpa, Mobonalo nyonmo dzi bo ei (Precious Father, you are a merciful God)
Ataa kpakpa, Inuntso dzi bo (Precious Father, you are my Lord)
Ataa kpakpa, Mobonalo nyonmo dzi bo ei (Precious Father, you are a merciful God)

(In Yoruba)
Jesu oo Jesu oo (Jesus Jesus)
Emi oko orin tuutun, (I will praise you with a beautiful song)
Yin o titi lai lai (Each and every day (forever and ever))
Baba Ogo, olore mi o (Precious Father, you are gracious)
Baba Ogo, alaanu mi o (Precious Father, you are a merciful God)
Baba Ogo, olorun mi o (Precious Father, you are my Lord)
Baba Ogo, alaanu mi o (Precious Father, you are a merciful God)
Baba Ogo, Baba Ogo (Precious Father, Precious Father)

Submitted by AfricaWorships.com

Ijoba Orun (The Kingdom of Heaven) Lyrics by Lara George

April 12, 2013

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(Sung in Yoruba)

Ijoba orun, l’ere onigbagbo o (The kingdom of Heaven is the believer’s reward)
Ijoba orun, l’ere onigbagbo o (The kingdom of Heaven is the believer’s reward)
Ma je’n ku’na baba, mu mi de’le o (Father don’t let me miss it, take me there)
Ma je’n ku’na baba, mu mi de’le o (Father don’t let me miss it, take me there)

Owo ti mo ni, Ko le mu mi de’le o (All the money I have, cannot get me to this home)
Moto ti mo ri ra, Ko le wa mi de’le o (The car I have cannot drive me to this home)
Ore ti mo ni, ko le fi mi de’le o (The friends I have cannot escort me to this home)
Gbo gbo iwe ti mo ri ka,… (All the books I have can’t guide me to this home)
Ma je’n ku’na baba, mu mi de’le o (Don’t let me miss the way father, get me home)
Kin ma ku sa’jo bi eefin, mu mi de’le o (Don’t fade like smoke along the way, get me home)

Aye loja, orun ni ile, mu mi de’le o (The world is a market place, Heaven is where home is)
Aye loja, orun ni ile, mu mi de’le o (The world is a market place, Heaven is where home is)
Mu mi de’le o…(Take me there)…

Ijoba orun, l’ere onigbagbo o (The kingdom of Heaven is the believer’s reward)
Ijoba orun, l’ere onigbagbo o (The kingdom of Heaven is the believer’s reward)
Ma je’n ku’na baba, mu mi de’le o (Father don’t let me miss it, take me there)

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