Only the Living
Kenny Kore Lyrics
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Bursting with gratitude
Can't stop saying I love you
Because you loved me first
Here I am
Looking so like not where I'm from
See how you've changed me
Even me
I'm living on you
I'm living ohhh
You amaze me
What manner of love is this
I can't get over you
Ohh jehova
Who's like you
in all the heavens
In all the earth
Who's like you.
You is like a suckling mother yeahh
Who's like you
Only the living can praise
Only the living can praise you
Let the living praise you father
Only the living can praise
Only the living can praise you
My Father
You're the big breasted one
My Father
See me now
Living in the prophecy
See how you've blessed me
From death I'm brought to live
Ohhh see me now
Doesn't mean I feel no pain
Go ask my baby
I still cry oh
I'm living on you
I'm living Jesus
You amaze me
What manner of love is this
I can't get over you
Jehovah
Who's like you?
In all the heavens, in all the earth
Who's like you?
You is like a suckling mother
Who's like you?
Only the living can praise
Only the living can praise you...
Only the living can praise...
Only the living can praise you
Alaye ni o ma yin o oh
Alaye ni o ma yin o oh
Alaye ni o ma yin o
Alaye ni o ma yin o
Alaye ni o ma yin o oh x2
Jehova
Tani to e baba
Ninu Aye Ninu Orun
Tani to e baba
Ogbangba ti n gba alayilara
Tani to e baba
Alaye ni o ma yin o oh
(Oku Ko le yin o)
Alaye ni o ma yin o oh
(Oku Ko le yin o baba)
Alaye ni o ma yin o oh
Alaye ni o ma yin oh
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The lyrics of Kenny Kore's "Only the Living" express deep gratitude and love towards God for His love and blessings. The song talks about how the singer is amazed by God's love and how it has transformed him, making him a better person. The lyrics also touch upon the pain and struggles of life, but the singer acknowledges that he is living through it because of God's grace. The chorus emphasizes that only the living can praise God, with the rest of the lyrics mentioning God's greatness and power.
The lyrics of the song convey a sense of humility and awe towards God. The singer acknowledges how much he has been changed by God's love and recognizes that he is only living because of God's grace. The lyrics also delve into the idea that God's love is nurturing, like that of a suckling mother, which shows the tenderness and care that the singer feels towards God. The chorus of the song emphasizes that only the living can praise God, which suggests that the singer is grateful for every day of life that God has granted him.
Overall, "Only the Living" is a powerful expression of gratitude and love towards God, acknowledging His greatness, power, and nurturing love. The lyrics touch upon the struggles of life but ultimately celebrate the gift of life that God has given.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am
I am present and available
Bursting with gratitude
Feeling overwhelming gratitude
Can't stop saying I love you
Unable to stop expressing love and affection
Because you loved me first
Acknowledging that someone loved and cared for me before I loved them
Looking so like not where I'm from
Appearing different from my origin or background
See how you've changed me
Noticing how someone has influenced or transformed me
Even me
Expressing surprise or humility that someone has changed or affected me
I'm living on you
Relying on someone or something for my sustenance or existence
You amaze me
Feeling impressed, inspired or astonished by someone or something
What manner of love is this
Expressing wonder or amazement at the nature or quality of love
I can't get over you
Unable to forget or move on from someone or something
Ohh Jehova
Addressing God in praise or prayer
Who's like you
Asking a rhetorical or philosophical question about God's uniqueness or greatness
In all the heavens
Referring to the spiritual realm
In all the earth
Referring to the physical realm
You is like a suckling mother yeahh
Comparing God's care and kindness to that of a loving mother
Only the living can praise
Recognizing that only those who are alive can offer praise and worship
Let the living praise you father
Encouraging others to join in praise and worship of God
My Father
Addressing God as a loving and caring father
See me now
Drawing attention to my current state or situation
Living in the prophecy
Experiencing the fulfillment of a divine prediction or promise
See how you've blessed me
Noticing and acknowledging God's favor and generosity
From death I'm brought to live
Describing a spiritual or metaphorical resurrection from a state of hopelessness or despair
Doesn't mean I feel no pain
Acknowledging that even in times of blessing or favor, one can still feel pain or struggle
Go ask my baby
Suggesting that someone close to me can attest to my pain or struggle
I still cry oh
Admitting to emotional vulnerability or sensitivity
My Father
Again addressing God as a loving and caring father
Alaye ni o ma yin o oh
A Yoruba prayer meaning 'Only the living can praise you'
Tani to e baba
A Yoruba question meaning 'Who is like you, father?'
Ninu Aye Ninu Orun
A Yoruba phrase meaning 'In heaven and on earth'
Ogbangba ti n gba alayilara
A Yoruba phrase meaning 'The one who defends or protects the weak'
(Oku Ko le yin o)
A Yoruba prayer meaning 'The dead can't praise you'
(Oku Ko le yin o baba)
A Yoruba prayer meaning 'The dead can't praise you, father'
Contributed by Aiden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ab
on Your Peace
Thank you Kenny Kore for this wonderful master-piece
Ab
on Tori
This is a beatiful peace of inspirational work. Kenny Kore is an amazing gospel leader