Eben are producing beautiful, anthemic faith-filled songs that have capture… Read Full Bio ↴Eben are producing beautiful, anthemic faith-filled songs that have captured many hearts since the band’s creation in April 2006. Eben seek to take listeners on an intimate, dynamic and uplifting journey. With each member engineering new sounds and penning both new and familiar emotions, eben bring their diversity to the forefront. At some moments a soaring chorus, others a string crescendo or vocal sampling. There are hints of eben frontman Olly Knight’s folk influences, and songs that point to a wealth of classical, alternative, experimental, and poetic loves. The reoccuring themes in eben's songs could be compared with classical pieces and push away from typical verse and chorus structures. Eben push the boundaries of a conventional rock band, treading where other bands may not.
Eben have been performing over the summer at festivals and venues across the UK. Highlights have included being picked by Zane Lowe and Hugh Stephens to play at Radio 1's Fringe Festival in Maidstone (lead up to the Big Weekend), playing at ZOO8 Festival, Kent (Mark Ronson, Pendulum and The Hives), Greenbelt Festival (Jose Gonzales, Fightstar and The Race), Lounge on the Farm Festival (The View, Super Furry Animals and Mystery Jets) & headlining at Soul Survivor Festival, Somerset. Brightness EP was recorded by the band at The Way Studio, London, and produced by Tai Azeez. The EP has been recieved really well since its release and Brightness has been used in an award winning Hollywood short movie.
The main influences eben would cite would be Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire and Radiohead, whilst enjoying a wide range of music genres from classical to progressive rock to indie.
"Eben are one of the finest bands that Kent has to offer, they never cease to set a high standard for unsigned acts to follow." Tom Kirkby BBC Kent Introducing.
Room Thirteen give Brightness EP 10/13 and write: "With a delicate reverence Eben paint melodic, touching tunes that swell with bliss and hope. The epic tunes with depth and dreamy introspection displayed on the 'Brightness EP' would be a fine start for any band, and having only to into being last year, Eben display an intricacy in their music that is highly sought after by far older groups."
Momentum (Soul Survivor Festival 06) write: "Only formed in spring this year, eben, have been making some noise on the scene with their anthemic, beautiful and inspiring genius. Dense lyrics and sparse melodies seamlessly blend together with no sound or hint of contradiction. Your chance to see them before the NME writers are gloating about UK rocks latest unconventional find."

I'll Worship No Other God
Eben Lyrics

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I worship no other God but you 4
I bow before no other God but you 2
you are my daily bread
my desire, God of Israel
that's who you are
you are my daily bread, my desire
and I love to worship you
oh oh oh

I bu chukwu nna m oh
I bu chukwu onyinye
onye kere uwa
omemma bu chukwu nna m oh
I bu chukwu onyinye

onye kere uwa,
omemma omemma, omemma

Overall Meaning

The first two lines of Eben's song "I'll Worship No Other God" make the bold statement that he worships no other God but the Almighty. This is a strong affirmation of the fact that the only God he serves is the God of Israel. The following lines express his adoration and devotion to God as his daily bread and his desire. The Nigerian Gospel music artist sings this song in both English and Igbo languages, and in both languages, he reiterates that his God is the one and only true God. The lines "I bu chukwu nna m oh" and "I bu chukwu onyinye" are phrases that translate to "You are my Father God" and "You are the giver of good things" in Igbo.

Apart from proclaiming his allegiance to the one true God, Eben's "I'll Worship No Other God" is a reminder that we should worship and adore God and Him alone. It also emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and appreciating God's provision in our lives. The song is a worship song that is soulful and inspiring, with a message that is centered on the adoration of God. Eben's voice is captivating, with a beautiful blend of African rhythms and contemporary gospel music.

Line by Line Meaning

I worship no other God but you
You are the only God I worship, there is no other.

I bow before no other God but you
I do not kneel or submit to any other deity except you.

you are my daily bread
You are my sustenance, the source of my daily needs in life.

my desire, God of Israel
You are the one I long for and seek after, the God of Israel.

that's who you are
You are exactly who you claim to be, the one true God.

you are my daily bread, my desire
You are not only my sustenance, but also the object of my deepest longing.

and I love to worship you
I find great joy and fulfillment in worshipping you.

oh oh oh
This is a cry of adoration and excitement towards God.

I bu chukwu nna m oh
You are my Father God.

I bu chukwu onyinye
You are the gift.

onye kere uwa
The one who created the world.