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."
Joyful Noise
Eben Lyrics
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It's double hhr
Excel on the beat
Oh na oh
Are you ready, its joyful noise
Here we go
I have come to give You worship
I have come to give You thanks
I have come to lift my hands oh Papa
eh eh eh oh oh oh
Only You deserve my worship
Only You deserve my praise
Your Name I will exalt, O
Your Banner will I raise O
Papa. O eh ah oh
I am thanking You for Life Lord
Thanking You for Peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been so good to me
I am thanking You for Life Lord
Thanking You for Peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been so good to me oh uh
Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
My Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
Jesus oh (ah)
We would praise Your Name oh
Forever and ever
Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
My Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
Jesus oh (ah)
We would praise Your Name oh
Forever and ever
I am big boy now,
Money all around, I'm big boy now,
Seat in the kingdom, I'm a big boy now
Helping the needy, I'm big boy now,
Oluwa is involved, O
Na up up we dey go
Osinachukwu
Everybody come around eh
Come on mama and papa, come around eh
Put on Your dancing shoes, eh eh
Lift up Your hands and shout, eh eh
The boy is hot, O
We are hotter than fire
I am thanking You for Life Lord
Thanking You for Peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been so good to me
I am thanking You for Life Lord
Thanking You for Peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been so good to me
Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
My Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
Jesus oh (ah)
We would praise Your Name oh
Forever and ever
Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
My Jesus oh (ah)
Jesus oh (eh)
Jesus oh (ah)
We would praise Your Name oh
Forever and ever
Joyful Noise
Instruments
The song "Joyful Noise" by EBEN is a worship song that expresses gratitude and adoration to God. The first verse and chorus declare the singer's intention to worship, thank, and praise God with their whole being. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the exclusivity of God's worthiness of worship and exaltation. The second verse expresses thanks for specific aspects of life, like peace of mind and mercies, and acknowledges God's goodness to the singer. The bridge defines the singer's relationship with God as a big boy in God's kingdom, helping those in need, and acknowledging God's involvement in their journey. The song ends with a call to all listeners to come together and join in praising God with music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh na oh na
Starting the song with a catchy rhythm
It's double hhr
Referring to a style of music known as hip hop and rap
Excel on the beat
Giving credit to the producer of the song
Oh na oh
Repeating the catchy rhythm to keep listeners engaged
Are you ready, its joyful noise
Asking the audience if they're ready to worship and make joyful noise
Here we go
Beginning the worship and praise session
I have come to give You worship
Expressing the intention to worship God during the session
I have come to give You thanks
Expressing gratitude to God for His goodness
I have come to give You praises
Expressing the intention to sing and glorify God
I have come to lift my hands oh Papa
Raising the hands in worship, addressing God as 'Papa'
Only You deserve my worship
Acknowledging that only God deserves worship
Only You deserve my praise
Acknowledging that only God deserves praise
Your Name I will exalt, O
Expressing the intention to exalt God's name
Your Banner will I raise O Papa.
Lifting up God's banner or standard
Papa. O eh ah oh
Addressing God and expressing joy
I am thanking You for Life Lord
Expressing gratitude to God for the gift of life
Thanking You for Peace of mind
Expressing gratitude to God for inner peace
Thanking You for mercies
Expressing gratitude to God for His mercies
Lord You've been so good to me
Acknowledging God's goodness and faithfulness
Jesus oh (ah)
Calling on the name of Jesus
Jesus oh (eh)
Calling on the name of Jesus
My Jesus oh (ah)
Personalizing the call on Jesus
We would praise Your Name oh
Expressing the intention to praise God's name
Forever and ever
Expressing the intention to praise God forever
I am big boy now, Money all around, I'm big boy now, Seat in the kingdom, I'm a big boy now, Helping the needy, I'm big boy now, Oluwa is involved, O, Na up up we dey go, Osinachukwu
Singing a personal testimony of success and blessings, and acknowledging God's involvement in the achievements
Everybody come around eh, Come on mama and papa, come around eh, Put on Your dancing shoes, eh eh, Lift up Your hands and shout, eh eh, The boy is hot, O, We are hotter than fire
Inviting everyone to join in the celebration and joy of the worship session
Joyful Noise
Title of the song, emphasizing the joy and praise being expressed
Instruments
Ending the song with acknowledgement of the musical instruments used in the production
Writer(s): EMMANUEL BENJAMIN
Contributed by William H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pinksplash4719
I have come to give You worship
I have come to give You thanks
I have come to give You praises
I have come to lift my hands o, Papa
Yeah, iye, oh-oh
Only You deserve my worship
Only You deserve my praise
Your name I will exalt o
Your banner will I raise o, Papa
Oh, yeah, oh-oh
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been so good to me, oh-oh
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been too good to me, oh-uh
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever, eh-eh-eh
I'm big boy now
Money all around, I'm big boy now
Seats in the kingdom, I'm a big boy now
Helping the needy, I'm big boy now
Oluwa is involved o
Na up-up we dey go
Osinachukwu
Everybody come around, eh-eh
Come on mama and papa, come around, eh-eh
Put on Your dancing shoes, eh-eh
Lift up Your hands and shout, eh-eh
The boy is hot o
We are hotter than fire
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been so good to me, eh-eh
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been too good to me, oh-uh
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever, eh-eh-eh
Itβs joyful noise
Ye-ye-ye-le-le-le
Ye-le-le-le
Ye-le-le-le
Ye-le-le-le, eh
@VioTibu
Oh na, oh na (it's double hr)
Oh na, oh na (excel on the beat)
Oh na, oh na
Are you ready, it's joyful noise
Here we go
I have come to give You worship
I have come to give You thanks
I have come to give You praises
I have come to lift my hands o, Papa
Yeah, iye, oh-oh
Only You deserve my worship
Only You deserve my praise
Your name I will exalt o
Your banner will I raise o, Papa
Oh, yeah, oh-oh
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been so good to me, oh-oh
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been too good to me, oh-uh
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever, eh-eh-eh
I'm big boy now
Money all around, I'm big boy now
Seats in the kingdom, I'm a big boy now
Helping the needy, I'm big boy now
Oluwa is involved o
Na up-up we dey go
Osinachukwu
Everybody come around, eh-eh
Come on mama and papa, come around, eh-eh
Put on Your dancing shoes, eh-eh
Lift up Your hands and shout, eh-eh
The boy is hot o
We are hotter than fire
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been so good to me, eh-eh
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been too good to me, oh-uh
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever, eh-eh-eh
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for mercies, O God
Lord You've been so good to me, eh-eh
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been too good to me, oh-uh
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever, eh-eh-eh
It's joyful noise
Ye-ye-ye-le-le-le
Ye-le-le-le
Ye-le-le-le
Ye-le-le-le, eh
@chathadley8417
Iβm Nigerian, and I chose this song to be the βtheme songβ at my wedding in the U.S. and my American mother-in-law loved it sooo much! We thank God for all of His wonderful blessings; for Life, Peace and Mercy! πππ
Such a BEAUTIFUL song... and creative video too! Great job Eben! πππ
@officialeben
oh really thats so sweet....
@dandivacpeople6812
I'm a Nigerian
@yolandahall2615
Might have to do the same for my Wedding vow renewal. I'm American but love the culture! xoxo
@amanimo82
OfficialEben c
@baabamanteaw2938
awwwwwwwww cute thanks to EBEN
@tuvaluleatigaga7558
I love to play this song when the evil try to attack me makes me happy and dance happily this song is powerful thank YOU JESUS
@ingabirewinnie6916
We are hotter than fire
@LucySimukoko-mz5hy
π π
@pinksplash4719
I have come to give You worship
I have come to give You thanks
I have come to give You praises
I have come to lift my hands o, Papa
Yeah, iye, oh-oh
Only You deserve my worship
Only You deserve my praise
Your name I will exalt o
Your banner will I raise o, Papa
Oh, yeah, oh-oh
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been so good to me, oh-oh
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been too good to me, oh-uh
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever, eh-eh-eh
I'm big boy now
Money all around, I'm big boy now
Seats in the kingdom, I'm a big boy now
Helping the needy, I'm big boy now
Oluwa is involved o
Na up-up we dey go
Osinachukwu
Everybody come around, eh-eh
Come on mama and papa, come around, eh-eh
Put on Your dancing shoes, eh-eh
Lift up Your hands and shout, eh-eh
The boy is hot o
We are hotter than fire
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been so good to me, eh-eh
Said I'm thanking You for life, Lord
Thanking You for peace of mind
Thanking You for mercies
Lord You've been too good to me, oh-uh
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever
Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o, Jesus o
My Jesus o, Jesus o
Jesus o
We will praise Your name, oh-oh-oh
Forever and ever, eh-eh-eh
Itβs joyful noise
Ye-ye-ye-le-le-le
Ye-le-le-le
Ye-le-le-le
Ye-le-le-le, eh