One of the most internationally recognized celebrities Nigeria has produced in years, his massively popular song African Queen was the first ever video to be played on pan African channel MTV Base. 2face was the recipient of such awards as the 2005 Channel O Best Male Music Video award and the first award given for Best African at the MTV Europe Awards held in Lisbon, Portugal in November 2005.
2 face's song African Queen has been featured as one of the soundtracks of a movie called Phat Girlz.
Thank U Lord
2face Idibia Lyrics
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Eleru iyin mo'seba
Oba nla nla nla nla
T'in gbagbara lowo
Eni t'in fagbara nini lara
Oba to so wipe kaiye maa be kaa tun be
Mose'ba o eledumare oba giga a
Uuh
Eko dunu o babi ge
Lelelelele
Eko dunu bemighi
Nge mo da n tete yha
Eko dunu o bemighi
Am thinking about the years gone by
Am thinking about the things I've done
Am thinking about the words I've said
Am thinking about the way that I've been leaving my life
E bi like say I forgeti say, say, say
Somebody dey beside all the way(all the way)
Started to go astray
Dey come dey start to make me to belief
Say I too dey, ey
I did lots of things without remose
Cos I never knew
That I leave each day by the grace
But now, things has change
And my God I realize
That I am blessed
And what more can I say?
Than to thank you Lord
[Chorus: x2]
Gbogbo igba tim ba wo eyin
Mo ri oun ti mo se (mo ri oun ti mo se)
Sugbon tim ba ri oun to se funmi
Mo wa dupe lowo re (mo wa dupe lowo re)
This is not straight from the heart
It's about the way i feel
Inside of me, I'm thinking 'bout the things the Lord has done for me
If God can provide for all the birds in the sky
What more can I say?
I no think say i better pass the people way don pai
But I still dey today
He's a miracle working God
And i belief that its because of him that I am a living man today
It's a crazy and beautiful world that we are living, huh
There so much sorrow, joy and pain
But I still
Got to thank you Lord
[Chorus: x2]
Gbogbo igba tim ba wo eyin
Mo ri oun ti mo se (mo ri oun ti mo se)
Sugbon tim ba ri oun to se funmi
Mo wa dupe lowo re (mo wa dupe lowo re)
Tete gu'wi
Tete ge gwa che na yi
Tete ge lo na che
Tete ge ha chu na yi
Tete ge ni ma layin
Tete ge ya lachi
Tete ge wu yi ne hi
Ora n na
Tete gu'wi
Tete ge gwa che na yi
Tete ge lo na che
Tete ge ha chu na yi
Tete ge ni ma layin
Tete ge ya lachi
Tete ge wu yi ne hi
Tete ge wu yi ne hi
Le le le le o
U ko dun o be mi ge
Nge no la n tete yaa (nge no la n tete yaa)
To lon nya ye (to lo nya ye)
Tete ge wu yi ne hi
Ora n na tete yaa
(Ma ronun mo ore o)
Ocho gunle ocho o ruyan ta ye
(ma ronu mo ore o)
Ole le le le le oh
Pan nno ru yan taye
Ocho gunle
Ocho oru gantaiye
Ele le le le le le oh
Pan nno ru yan taye
Ocho gunle
Ocho oru gantaiye
Ele le le le le le oh
The song "Thank U Lord" by 2face Idibia is a beautiful expression of gratitude from the artist to God for his many blessings. The first verse is in Yoruba and translates to "I give thanks for my life, the one who deserves praises, the great king who has unlimited power, who provides for everyone who diligently seeks him." This verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a reflection on the artist's past mistakes and how God has always been faithful to him.
The second verse talks about how the artist used to live without any remorse for his actions, but now he has realized that he has been blessed by God's grace. He expresses his gratitude in the chorus by saying that he is thankful for everything he has been through, whether good or bad. The bridge of the song is a call to everyone to give thanks to God for his blessings, no matter what they might be.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of gratitude to God for his blessings in the artist's life. It is a reminder to be thankful for everything we have, both good and bad, and to always seek God's guidance and protection.
Line by Line Meaning
Aa'toba jeiye e
I am grateful for the gift of life
Eleru iyin mo'seba
I give praises to the Almighty
Oba nla nla nla nla
The great and mighty King
T'in gbagbara lowo
Who provides for me, day and night
Eni t'in fagbara nini lara
And saves me from attacks, visible and unseen
Oba to so wipe kaiye maa be kaa tun be
The King who declares that the world will continue to exist
Mose'ba o eledumare oba giga a
I give praises to you, the Almighty King
Eko dunu o babi ge
The city of Lagos is lively
Lelelelele
Cheers, celebration
Eko dunu bemighi
Lagos is full of surprises
Nge mo da n tete yha
I am reminded of my blessings
Am thinking about the years gone by
Reflecting on my past experiences
Am thinking about the things I've done
Recalling my past actions
Am thinking about the words I've said
Remembering the things I've said in the past
Am thinking about the way that I've been leaving my life
Reflecting on the choices I've made in my life
E bi like say I forgeti say, say, say
Feels like I have forgotten something
Somebody dey beside all the way(all the way)
God has been with me all through my journey
Started to go astray
I began to deviate from the right path
Dey come dey start to make me to belief
God brought me back to the right path
Say I too dey, ey
God is always with me
I did lots of things without remose
I have done a lot of wrong without feeling guilty
Cos I never knew
Because I did not know better
That I leave each day by the grace
I am alive each day because of God's grace
But now, things has change
But now, I have changed my ways
And my God I realize
I now realize that it is by God's mercy that I am alive
That I am blessed
I am fortunate and grateful for what I have
And what more can I say?
What else can I add?
Than to thank you Lord
But to say thank you, Lord
[Chorus: x2]
Repeated chorus
Gbogbo igba tim ba wo eyin
All the times that I have seen
Mo ri oun ti mo se (mo ri oun ti mo se)
I have seen what I have done
Sugbon tim ba ri oun to se funmi
But I have seen what you have done for me
Mo wa dupe lowo re (mo wa dupe lowo re)
And I am grateful to you
This is not straight from the heart
This is not just an emotional outburst
It's about the way i feel
But it is about how I truly feel
Inside of me, I'm thinking 'bout the things the Lord has done for me
I am reflecting on how God has been good to me
If God can provide for all the birds in the sky
If God can meet the needs of birds
What more can I say?
Then what more can I ask?
I no think say i better pass the people way don pai
I do not think I am better than those who have died
But I still dey today
But I am still alive today
He's a miracle working God
God performs miracles
And i belief that its because of him that I am a living man today
I believe that I am alive today because of Him
It's a crazy and beautiful world that we are living, huh
The world we live in is unpredictable yet wonderful
There so much sorrow, joy and pain
There is a lot of grief, happiness and suffering
But I still
But still
Got to thank you Lord
I have to thank God
[Chorus: x2]
Repeated chorus
Tete gu'wi
Smiling/grinning
Tete ge gwa che na yi
Grinning from cheek to cheek
Tete ge lo na che
Smiling and raising my hands up
Tete ge ha chu na yi
Smiling and holding my waist
Tete ge ni ma layin
Smiling with my eyes closed
Tete ge ya lachi
Smiling with a cheerful heart
Tete ge wu yi ne hi
Smiling and dancing joyfully
Ora n na
In the morning
Ma ronun mo ore o
Let us appreciate the goodness of the Lord
Ocho gunle ocho o ruyan ta ye
God showers blessings on His people
Ole le le le le oh
Making sounds of jubilation
Pan nno ru yan taye
Raining down blessings
Ocho gunle
God is showering blessings
Ocho oru gantaiye
The blessings are abundant
Ele le le le le le oh
Making sounds of jubilation
Pan nno ru yan taye
Raining down blessings
Ocho gunle
God is showering blessings
Ocho oru gantaiye
The blessings are abundant
Ele le le le le le oh
Making sounds of jubilation
Contributed by Olivia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrILES-gu3xb
who's here in 2024❤
@simonmictheftmoniedafe1467
omo the best to do it
@JacoliveJacobs
Am here bro, songs like this never die
@Official2Baba
Language has proven not to be a barrier to good song.
@hopeobanye1857
the song is very inspiring
@chukwunonsogabriel1812
Official2Baba you are legend baba himself more blessing
@stonks7710
Official2Baba my best song so far.It ministers to my soul.It's 2017 and i still can't get over it
@westhill4536
2baba i feel ur communication
@sameerahsuleiman4248
My mom loved this song, May her soul rest in peace.. She is idoma, every time i miss her, i come here
@Official2Baba
May God's blessings never depart from you <3