Halleluyah
Esther Smith Lyrics

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Eh-eh-u-u-u-u
Eh-e-eh-u-u

Halleluyah
Halleluyah
Halleluyah
Halleluyah

(Halleluyah) Halleluyah
(Halleluyah) Halleluyah
(Halleluyah) Halleluyah
(Halleluyah) Halleluyah

(Halleluyah) Halleluyah
(Halleluyah) Halleluyah
(Halleluyah) Halleluyah
(Halleluyah) Halleluyah

(Thank you Jesus) thank you Jesus
(Thank you Jesus) you are so wonderful
(Thank you Jesus) you are so kind
(Thank you Jesus) thank you Jesus

(Thank you Jesus) thank you Jesus
(Thank you Jesus) you are so wonderful
(Thank you Jesus) you are my saviour
(Thank you Jesus) thank you Jesus

(Da nkɛ Yesu) da nkɛ Yesu
(Da nkɛ Yesu) da nkɛ Yesu
(Da nkɛ Yesu) da nkɛ Yesu
(Da nkɛ Yesu) da nkɛ Yesu

(Da nkɛ Yesu)
(Da nkɛ Yesu)
(Da nkɛ Yesu) da nkɛ Yesu
(Da nkɛ Yesu)

(Me da w′ase) me da w'ase
(Me da w′ase) me da w'ase
(Me da w'ase) me da w′ase da w′ase
(Me da w'ase)

(Me da w′ase)
(Me da w'ase) me da w′ase da w'ase
(Me da w′ase) eh
(Me da w'ase) eh

Wo ne m'agyenkwa (Me da w′ase)
Wo ye ma me (Me da w′ase)
Nyame Boafo eh (Me da w'ase) me da w′ase
Me da w'ase (me da w′ase)

Me da w'ase (me da w′ase) me da w'ase da w'ase
(Me da w′ase) Onyame Boafo
Eh-eh-eh (me da w′ase) me da w'ase o
(Me da w′ase) Aseda Wura gye w'aseda

(Me da w′ase) me da w'ase da w′ase o
(Me da w'ase) eh
(Me da w'ase) me da w′ase
(Me da w′ase) me da w'ase

(Me da w′ase) oh si bɛgye w'aseda
(Me da w′ase) wo ye
(Me da w'ase) eh-e-eh
(Me da w′ase)

Me da w'ase eh-e-eh
M-m-m-m-eh-eh-eh

Overall Meaning

The song "Halleluyah" by Esther Smith is a celebration of praise and gratitude to God for his kindness and goodness. The song opens with the repetition of "Eh-eh-u-u-u-u" and "Eh-e-eh-u-u", which creates an energetic and rhythmic start to the song. Then, the chorus starts with the repetition of "Halleluyah" many times, which is a Hebrew word that translates to "praise Yah" or "praise Yahweh" and is commonly translated as "alleluia" in English. The repetition of the word creates an uplifting and joyful atmosphere, inviting the listener to join in the celebration of praise.

The second part of the song switches to thanking Jesus, with the lyrics "thank you, Jesus, you are so wonderful, you are so kind, you are my savior," repeating twice. The third part of the song is a mix of English and Twi, a Ghanaian language spoken by the Akan people. The lyrics in Twi express gratitude to God for his blessings, with "da nkɛ Yesu" meaning "thank you, Jesus" and "me da w'ase" meaning "I thank you". The song ends with the repetition of "me da w'ase" several times, emphasizing the message of gratitude and thanksgiving.

Overall, "Halleluyah" is a joyful and uplifting song that encourages believers to express their gratitude and praise to God for his blessings and love.

Line by Line Meaning

Halleluyah
Praising and exalting the Lord

Thank you Jesus
Expressing gratitude to Jesus Christ

You are so wonderful
Jesus Christ is amazing

You are so kind
Jesus Christ is benevolent

You are my saviour
Jesus Christ is my redeemer and saviour

Da nkɛ Yesu
Praising Jesus Christ in the native Ghanaian language - Twi

Me da w'ase
Showing appreciation and thanksgiving in the native Ghanaian language - Twi

Wo ne m'agyenkwa
Acknowledging Jesus Christ as my strength and refuge in the native Ghanaian language - Twi

Wo ye ma me
Affirming that Jesus Christ is always with me in the native Ghanaian language - Twi

Nyame Boafo eh
Referring to Jesus Christ as the 'Deliverer God' in the native Ghanaian language - Twi

Aseda Wura gye w'aseda
Thanking the Lord of glory for accepting my thanksgiving in the native Ghanaian language - Twi