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."
What a Mighty God
Eben Lyrics
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Alright alright
Oh lord
What a mighty God you are,
And what a glorious God you are
Prince of peace and lord of host
Creation bows before your throne
Oh lord
What a glorious God you are are are are yeah
Prince of peace and lord of Host
Oh yeah
Challenges bow before your throne
And in the name of Jesus
Every kneel shall bow
Yes they will
And In the name of Jesus
Every kneel shall bow.
Help me sing
What a mighty God you are
What a glorious God
What a glorious God you are
(Oh lord)
Prince of peace and lord of host
Prince of peace and lord of Host
Yeah
Creation bows, creation bows
Creation bows before your throne
Oooooooo
What a mighty God
What a mighty God you are
What a glorious God
What a glorious God you are
Prince of peace and lord of Host
Prince of peace and lord of Host
Creation bows, creation bows
Creation bows before your throne
And In the name of Jesus
In the name of Jesus
Lifts those hands wherever you are declare, every kneel shall bow
Every kneel shall bow
In the name of Jesus
In the name of Jesus, (every kneel shall bow) every kneel shall bow.
Declare, Declare, Declare
Say, In the name of Jesus
In the name of Jesus
They bow down, they bow down, every kneel
Evey kneel shall bow
Oh lord, in heaven and in earth,
C′mon sing
In the name of Jesus,(name above all name), every kneel
Every kneel shall bow
In the name of Jesus,
In the name of Jesus
(Strong tower, Mighty deliverer)
Every kneel shall bow,
(Say, say, In the name of Jesus)
In the name of Jesus
(Hallelujah, they bow down, every kneel)
Every kneel shall bow
Amen Amen
What a gracious God
Yes you are
What a glorious God.
Yes you are
What a mighty God you are(Lift those
Hands wherever you are and worship his Majesty)
What a gracious God
What a gracious God
What a glorious God
What a glorious God
What a mighty God
What a mighty God you are
Lift your voice and help me sing right now
What a gracious God
(Whooo)
What a glorious God
What a glorious God
(Mighty)
What a mighty God you are
(Mighty, Yes, yes, what a glorious God)
What a gracious God
Faithful is your name
What a glorious God
(Powerful is your name)
What a mighty God you are
And In the name of Jesus,
Oh God
Every kneel shall bow
Oh lord
In the name of Jesus
C'mon, c′mon worship his Majesty
Hallelujah,
Yes you are gracious, Glorious God...
(End)
The lyrics of Eben's "What a Mighty God" describe the magnificence of God. The song begins with a call to the Lord and acknowledges Him as a mighty and glorious God. The "Prince of peace and lord of host" is recognized as above all of creation, and all of creation bows before His throne. The challenges of life also bow before God's throne, as He is greater than any obstacle or difficulty that might be faced. The song echoes the biblical truth that one day every knee shall bow and declare the name of Jesus as sovereign.
The repetition of the lyrics emphasizes the majesty and weight of the message being conveyed. The phrase "in the name of Jesus" is repeated, signifying the power that Jesus holds over all things. The lyrics encourage listeners to lift their hands and declare the truth that every knee will bow before the Lord. The song concludes with a call to worship God's gracious, glorious, and mighty nature.
Overall, "What a Mighty God" is a declaration of God's power, magnificence, and sovereignty. It encourages listeners to recognize Him as the source of all things and to acknowledge His greatness in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Lord
Acknowledging the presence and greatness of God
Alright alright
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm in worshiping God
Oh lord
Reaffirming the acknowledgement of God's presence and greatness
What a mighty God you are,
Recognizing God's power and strength
And what a glorious God you are
Recognizing God's beauty and splendor
Prince of peace and lord of host
Acknowledging God's role as a peaceful ruler and supreme leader
Creation bows before your throne
Recognizing that everything in the world submits to God's authority
Challenges bow before your throne
Acknowledging that even difficult situations and obstacles are subject to God's authority
And in the name of Jesus
Recognizing the power of Jesus' name as a way to access God's authority and power
Every kneel shall bow
Professing the belief that all people will ultimately submit to God's authority
Help me sing
Inviting others to join in the act of worship
Creation bows, creation bows
Reiterating that everything in the world submits to God's authority
Lifts those hands wherever you are declare, every kneel shall bow
Encouraging people to physically express their worship and belief in God
Declare, Declare, Declare
Encouraging repeated and enthusiastic expressions of worship
Say, In the name of Jesus
Encouraging people to use the name of Jesus as a way to access God's authority and power
Oh lord, in heaven and in earth,
Affirming that God's authority and power extends beyond the physical world
C′mon sing
Encouraging people to participate in the act of worship
Amen Amen
Expressing agreement and affirmation in the worship of God
What a gracious God
Recognizing God's kindness and generosity
What a glorious God.
Recognizing God's beauty and splendor
Lift your voice and help me sing right now
Encouraging people to participate in the act of worship and contribute to its energy
Faithful is your name
Recognizing God's reliability and dependability
And In the name of Jesus,
Acknowledging the power of Jesus' name as a way to access God's authority and power
Oh God
Calling upon God's presence and power
C'mon, c′mon worship his Majesty
Encouraging people to participate in the act of worship and show reverence for God's greatness
Yes you are gracious, Glorious God...
Reaffirming the belief in God's kindness and beauty
Writer(s): Emmanuel Benjamin
Contributed by Kennedy Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kaitlynpierre6074
amen glory to God i am a 11 year old and i alresdy in love with this song
@louisedunlap9875
"Every knee shall bow"! What a day that will be!!🔥🙏
@myroonrampersad1513
Wow that's the declaration I said tonight with my kids after reading the Bible with the as for me and my house every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that u are lord of our life , praise to the most high God, amen
@officialeben
Wonderful
@godsevangelisticministry1048
Hallelujah he is a mighty and glorious God to all who except him. Thanks.
@mirzalebethsimwing8268
God of Heavens and of the Earth came to save us from our sins
@jonathannathaniel3680
Love songs Like Legendary Eben!!!
God bless you King. Sending love your way.
Keep it up. Sing for the Lord!
Greetings from Sint Maarten in the Caribbean island
@maseisanotrem8016
Mighty God you are glorious, we love and depend on you father.
@kaitlynpierre6074
what a mighty GOD
@noluthandonyandeni7882
To God be the glory for ever and ever