Obeyi Wo Afirimu
Esther Smith Lyrics

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Nea ɔwɔ haw no mmra, ɔmmra Yesu anim
Mese nea ɔwɔ dadwene no mmra, ɔmmra Yesu anim

Ka w′asɛm kyerɛ No, Ɔbɛyɛ ama wo daa
Di wo nkɔmmɔ, kyerɛ No, Ɔbɛyɛ ama wo daa
Ka w'asɛm kyerɛ No, Ɔbɛyɛ ama wo daa
Di wo nkɔmmɔ, kyerɛ Ɔno nko ara, na Ɔbɛyɛ ama wo o, oh

′Firisɛ Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no m', Ɔde me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a,
Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a, ah, Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m'
Wayi me afiri amena donkodonko bi mu de me abɛsi ɔbotan so o
Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a, Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m′

Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no m′, ɛde me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a
Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a, Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m'
Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no m′, ɛde me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a
Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a, Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m'

Nea ɔresu no mmra, ɔmmra Yesu anim
Deɛ n′aba m' abu mmra, ɔmmra Yesu anim

Ka w′asɛm, kyerɛ No, Ɔbɛyɛ ama wo o, oh, i-yeh
Di wo nkɔmmɔ, kyerɛ Ɔno nko ara, na Ɔbɛyɛ ama wo o, oh
Mese fa wo dadwene nyinaa, fa bra Yesu nkyɛn o, oh-oh
Di wo nkɔmmɔ, kyerɛ Ɔno nko ara, na Ɔbɛyɛ ama wo o, oh

Efirisɛ Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no mu, Ɔde me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a
Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a, Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m'
Wayi me afiri amena donkodonko bi mu de me abɛsi o, i-yeh, i-yeh
Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m'

(Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no m′), yie ei, (ɛde me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a) uh
(Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a, Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m′) oh
Yeah (Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no m'), ei, (ɛde me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a) oh, uh-oh
(Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a), yie ei, (Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m′) uh-oh

(Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no m'), ei, (ɛde me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a) oh
(Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a) yie ei, (Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m′)

(Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no m'), oh, uh (ɛde) oh (me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a) uh
Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a

Overall Meaning

Esther Smith's song "Obeyi Wo Afirimu" is a gospel song that talks about the significance of submitting to God's will. The song speaks about the benefits of adhering to what God asks and going according to His plan. The first and second verse talks about how no matter what situation we find ourselves in, Jesus should be the one to guide us in making the right decision. The chorus of the song emphasizes that no matter the circumstance, we should submit to God's will as it will result in our betterment. The verse then speaks about how much of a burden it is to carry our problems alone, and suggests that turning to God will alleviate these burdens. The song also speaks about God's omnipotent ability to take away all our worries and make us happy.

There is also the aspect of trusting in God's grace even when you cannot fully comprehend situations. The song emphasizes the need to stand firm in the faith to bear all challenges, knowing that God is always in control of everything. In summary, the song is all about praising God and asking Him to continually guide and protect them while they obey every one of His will and commands.

Line by Line Meaning

Nea ɔwɔ haw no mmra, ɔmmra Yesu anim
Whatever you lack, Jesus has it

Mese nea ɔwɔ dadwene no mmra, ɔmmra Yesu anim
Just as Jesus has what you lack, He also has what you need

Ka w′asɛm kyerɛ No, Ɔbɛyɛ ama wo daa
Share your problems with Jesus, He will always obey you

Di wo nkɔmmɔ, kyerɛ No, Ɔbɛyɛ ama wo daa
Tell Him your thoughts, share your worries, He will always obey you

′Firisɛ Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no m', Ɔde me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a,
I have hidden many secret sins, but I will open up and repent before Him

Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a, ah, Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m'
If you are willing to surrender to Him, He will cleanse you of all your faults

Wayi me afiri amena donkodonko bi mu de me abɛsi ɔbotan so o
My deep-rooted weaknesses will be exposed as I confess my sins

Nea ɔresu no mmra, ɔmmra Yesu anim
Whatever you ask for, Jesus has it

Deɛ n′aba m' abu mmra, ɔmmra Yesu anim
Whenever I call on Him, Jesus always answers

Ka w′asɛm, kyerɛ No, Ɔbɛyɛ ama wo o, oh, i-yeh
Speak your mind, and Jesus will always be there for you

Mese fa wo dadwene nyinaa, fa bra Yesu nkyɛn o, oh-oh
Just trust in Jesus for all your needs and He will come through for you

Yeah (Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no m'), ei, (ɛde me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a) uh-oh
Confessing to Jesus is not always easy, but it is worthwhile

(Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a, Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m′) oh
If only you surrender to Him, He will cleanse you of all your faults

(Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no m'), ei, (ɛde me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a) oh, uh-oh
It's tough to confess your sins to Him, but it's always worth it

(Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a), yie ei, (Ɔbɛyi wo afiri wo haw nyinaa m′) uh-oh
If only you will surrender to Him, He will cleanse you of all your faults

(Wayi me afiri dɔte pɔtɔɔ no m'), oh, uh (ɛde) oh (me abɛsi ɔbotan so deɛ a) uh
Confessing to Jesus is difficult, but necessary in order to move forward

Sɛ wo nso wo mmerɛ no so a
If you are willing to surrender to Him

Writer(s): Esther Smith

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