Awamaridi
Nathaniel Bassey Lyrics
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Alpha and Omega
You seated in the circle of the earth
You are the God who made the universe
Out of void and emptiness
You spoke the word and it fell into place
You′re deeper than my mind can grasp and what my eyes can see
As long as I′ve got breath in me, and through the great beyond
I'll declare the greatness of your name
Awamaridi, awamaridi, ooh
You are a mystery
Reveal to me your own
So I've come to worship you
I′ve come to worship you
The heavens of the heavens cannot contain your majesty
And yet you made my heart your dwelling place
I find it hard to understand, the reason for this kind of love
For mortal man who sometimes doesn′t care
You took the journey to the cross, and never looking back
You died the sinners' death so I can live again
If this is not the greatest love, I wonder what it is
It can only take a God who is like you... Jesus
Awamaridi, (Awamaridi) awamaridi, ooh
You are a mystery, (You are a mystery) reveal to me your own
Awamaridi, (Awamaridi) awamaridi, are you
Awamaridi, (Awamaridi) awamaridi, are you
So I′ve come to worship you (Awanaridi)
I've come to worship you (Awanaridi)
Cause I live to worship you (Awanaridi)
I live to worship you (Awanaridi) ooh
Awamaridi, Awamaridi, Awamaridi ooh
Awamaridi, you′re a mystery, reveal to me your own
Awamaridi
A waa, a o ma ridi e
Awamaridi ooh
Aile tuwo
Atuudi
Imole laarin okunkun birimu birimu
Aileridi
Awamaridi ni o
Ooko re naa nu
O san ara o
O ru omi okun
Oro taa so di ara to n bawa gbe
Apata to ga ju wa lo ti a ko ri o
Ti ise re n han o
Ta lo fe tuu
A tuu di
A lee ba
Akanko Awamaridi o
Ibere ta o ridi re
Aarin to lo lai lopin o
Opin tenikeni ko le mo
Awamaridi o
Awamaridi
Awamaridi
Oluwa ni o
Olorun ni o
Ore ni o
Alagbawi eda
Olugbeja, omo orukan
Omomo to mopori aye, mopori orun
Olowo to na aye ja
Awamaridi
Eru re baniyan o
Ife re ma po lori aye
Aya re n janiyan o
Awamaridi
Ta lo fe wa o
Ta lo fe to o na
Ko see tu
Ko see di
Bo ba wa idi re
Ko seni to le moo
O ma ti poju o (Awamaridi)
O ti poju lo (Awamaridi)
Ologo to dan o
Awamaridi iba o
Iba
Iba o
Iba o
The lyrics of Nathaniel Bassey's "Awamaridi" express the awe of an individual in the presence of God. The song begins with a powerful declaration of God's omnipotence as the beginning and the end, the Alpha and Omega. The singer acknowledges that God is above the comprehension of the human mind and even eternity won't be enough to tell of Him. The chorus of the song, "Awamaridi," highlights the mystery of God and requests that He reveals Himself to the singer. The second verse of the song acknowledges God's love for humanity, which brought Him to the cross to die so that we might live again. The song ends with a call for worship.
The song draws its inspiration from ancient Yoruba culture of Nigeria, in which the word "Awamaridi" is used to describe something that is beyond human comprehension, hence the song's emphasis on the mystery of God. Another interesting point is that the phrase "Awamaridi" is a Yoruba word that is adopted by the Nigerian church and means "The Unsearchable One." The song is also a fusion of Nigerian contemporary music and gospel music, which makes it unique. Nathaniel Bassey, a Nigerian gospel musician, and songwriter wrote and produced the song. The song features Tomi Favored and Tope Alabi, both Nigerian gospel music icons. The song has gained a massive following in Nigeria and among Nigerian Christians globally, making Nathaniel Bassey, the writer of the song, one of Nigeria's most prominent gospel artists.
Other interesting facts about the song include that it is the fourth track on Nathaniel Bassey's album Jesus: The Resurrection and The Life album, which won the Best Gospel Album at The Headies 2019. The song's music video premiered on YouTube, and since then, it has garnered over 1 million views. The song has been translated into different languages and has been performed in churches worldwide. In 2020, Nathaniel Bassey revealed that he wrote the song while he was praying in the middle of the night. He claimed that God gave him the words, and he wrote them down. Finally, the song has been used in many Christian gatherings, including concerts, church services, and worship sessions.
Chords: D, Dmaj7, D7, A, G, A7, Bm, Em, G/B.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the beginning and ending
You are the source of all things and the destination of all things
Alpha and Omega
The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, symbolizing that you are the beginning and the end of everything
You seated in the circle of the earth
You are sovereign and rule over the earth
You are the God who made the universe
You created the whole universe
Out of void and emptiness
You created everything out of nothing
You spoke the word and it fell into place
Your word has creative power, and whatever you say comes into being
You're deeper than my mind can grasp and what my eyes can see
Your nature and essence are beyond human comprehension
Eternity won't be enough to tell of you
You are unfathomable and eternal, and telling of your greatness will never end
As long as I've got breath in me, and through the great beyond
Until the end of my life on earth and beyond into eternity
I'll declare the greatness of your name
I will proclaim how great and how awesome you are
You are a mystery
You are complex and unfathomable
Reveal to me your own
Make your nature and essence known to me
So I've come to worship you
I have come to honor, adore, and give you reverence
The heavens of the heavens cannot contain your majesty
Your greatness is so immense that even the vastness of the universe cannot contain it
And yet you made my heart your dwelling place
You chose to dwell in the heart of a mortal human being
I find it hard to understand, the reason for this kind of love
I cannot comprehend why you would love a human being so much as to dwell in their heart
For mortal man who sometimes doesn't care
Human beings are often forgetful, ungrateful, or rebellious toward you
You took the journey to the cross, and never looking back
You willingly went to the cross to die for the sins of human beings, without regret or second thoughts
You died the sinners' death so I can live again
You paid the penalty for sin so that I can be reconciled to you and have eternal life
If this is not the greatest love, I wonder what it is
Your love for human beings is so great that it surpasses any other kind of love
It can only take a God who is like you... Jesus
Only a divine being like you, who became human in the person of Jesus, could demonstrate such love
Oluwa ni o
You are the Lord
Olorun ni o
You are God
Ore ni o
You are kind and benevolent
Alagbawi eda
The one who saves humankind
Olugbeja, omo orukan
The one who brings victory, the child of the virgin
Omomo to mopori aye, mopori orun
The child who rules over heaven and earth
Olowo to na aye ja
The king who rules over the earth with power
Eru re baniyan o
Your power is unsearchable
Ife re ma po lori aye
Your love endures forever
Aya re n janiyan o
Your ways are past finding out
Ta lo fe wa o
Who else should we go to
Ta lo fe to o na
Who else should we serve
Ko see tu
No one else
Ko see di
No one else
Bo ba wa idi re
If we lay down our lives for you
Ko seni to le moo
No one else can save us
O ma ti poju o (Awamaridi)
You are unfathomable (Awamaridi)
O ti poju lo (Awamaridi)
You are beyond comprehension (Awamaridi)
Ologo to dan o
The one with great power and authority
Awamaridi iba o
We give you honor and adoration (Awamaridi)
Iba
Honor and adoration
Iba o
We give you honor and adoration
Iba o
We give you honor and adoration
Writer(s): Nathaniel Bassey
Contributed by Jacob A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joelleaimee3577
Since last year, i have been praying for 3 things. Sometimes i lose hope, i even go for months without praying to God but each time I listen to Nathaniel Bassey sing, I find peace. Please like my comment to remind me that God will grant me these 3 things I have been asking him for before the end of this year 2023. Every like will reassure me of his Grace upon me and I shall come back to testify my answered prayers.
@judygithogori294
Take time to praise and worship God through a song like this one even when you find it hard to pray. God inhabits the praises of his people . We were created to make his praises glorious. Thank God in advance for answered prayer. God loves a grateful heart.
@theinnerguidance3264
You don't have to stop praying to God ..keep knocking and the heavens will open...Elijah prayed for rain to fall Seven times before rain could fall and kept telling his servant to go check each time ... No body knows the particular prayer that brought down the rain... Imagine he stopped praying after the second time or the sixth time it's won't have rained because that particular problem required 7doses of prayer to be answered,same is applicable to David that prayed and received the answer on the first day but was held in the heavens for 21days but he kept knocking then God sent an angel to go check what's happening because according to GOD he as answered David from day one....
So keep praying the heaven over your breakthrough will open by 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@joelleaimee3577
@@theinnerguidance3264 Thank you for your word. I will keep praying and I know God will answer me. Thank you sir/ma'am i appreciate.
@joelleaimee3577
@@judygithogori294 Thank you Judy.
@SeunObisesanYouthZone
It is settled in Jesus name, Amen!
@Tony-fm4tf
Have you ever heard a song, and though it's completely new, you feel it deep in your spirit that you have always known it? I always feel this way with a lot of Pastor Nathaniel's songs. They are all so spirit-filled, you can always feel your spirit recognize them as a melody given only by the Holy Spirit. Really love this, God bless you!
@thatjesusgirl9369
I feel that way about some of his songs too.. they sound like downloads from heaven. They reveal the glory of our God and I can tell Pastor Nath dwells in God’s presence because the songs are “sounds from Heaven” 🙌🏽🤍
@ukejepaul5848
Amen
@yophieruby5005
I can definitely relate,may God bless his ministry 🙏