Onise Iyanu
Nathaniel Bassey Lyrics
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Oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh
Onise Iyanu
You're the God of awesome wonders
Onise Iyanu
You have shown me so much mercy
Much more than I deserve
My eyes have seen, my ears have heard
The wonders of Your praise
Creation bows in awe of You
And we join to give You praise
The words You speak, turns things around
Your outstretched arm
Has lifted me
You took away the chains and curse
That held me bound
Onise Iyanu
You're the God of awesome wonders
I've tasted of Your power (Oh, Onise o)
Onise Iyanu
You have shown me so much mercy
Much more than I deserve
Omniscient, Omnipotent
The one who does great things (When I behold You)
When I behold the things You do (I just can't stop)
I just can't hold back my praise
The words You speak, turns things around (It turns things)
Your outstretched arm
Has lifted me (You took away)
You took away the chains and curse (You took away)
That held me bound
Onise Iyanu
You're the God of awesome wonders
I've tasted of Your power (Tasted of Your power)
Onise Iyanu
You have shown me so much mercy
Much more than I deserve (Onise Iyanu, Iyanu)
Onise Iyanu
You're the God of awesome wonders
I've tasted of Your power (Tasted of Your power)
Onise Iyanu
You have shown me so much mercy
Much more than I deserve
(Somebody give Him a shout of praise)
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Iyanu (Iyanu)
Iyanu (Iyanu)
Onise (Onise)
Onise (Onise)
Iyanu (Iyanu)
Iyanu (Iyanu)
Onise (onise)
Onise (Onise)
Iyanu (Iyanu)
Iyanu (Iyanu)
Onise (Onise)
Onise (Onise)
Iyanu (Iyanu)
Iyanu (Iyanu)
Iyanu (Iyanu)
Iyanu (Iyanu)
Onise Iyanu
You're the God of awesome wonders
I've tasted of Your power (Tasted of Your power)
Onise Iyanu
You have shown me so much mercy
Much more than I deserve
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Just open up your mouth and bless His name
Come on, let His praise fill this house
Lift your hands, give Him praise
God of awesome wonders
God of awesome wonders
God of awesome wonders
I've tasted of Your kindness
I've tasted of Your goodness
God of awesome wonders
The lyrics of Nathaniel Bassey's song "Onise Iyanu" describe God as the "God of awesome wonders" who shows great mercy to those who believe in Him. The singer acknowledges the power and greatness of God that He is capable of turning things around and lifting His people up from the chains and curses that once held them bound. The awe-inspiring nature of God is further emphasized through the eyes of creation that bow in humility at the mention of His name. The lyrics call on believers to praise God for His kindness and wonder.
The use of the Yoruba language adds a cultural element to the song, as Nathaniel Bassey blends elements of his Nigerian heritage into the lyrics.
"Onise Iyanu" was released in 2016 and quickly became a hit in Nigeria and across Africa. The song has been performed by various gospel artists and church choirs, and has been recognized as a favorite at Christian conferences and worship events. The song has also received numerous awards since its release.
Line by Line Meaning
Onise Iyanu
This is a Yoruba phrase which means 'Miracle Worker'
You're the God of awesome wonders
You are the deity responsible for the incredible wonder and beauty of the universe
I've tasted of Your power
I have experienced the sheer potency of your miracles
You have shown me so much mercy
You have displayed an enormous amount of compassion to me
My eyes have seen, my ears have heard
I have witnessed an abundance of wonderful things from You
The wonders of Your praise
The extraordinary power of Your spiritual glamour
Creation bows in awe of You
All of nature genuflects in amazement of your magnificence
And we join to give You praise
We too sing Your praises in unison with all of existence
The words You speak, turns things around
Your divine voice possesses the ability to transform situations
Your outstretched arm
Your openness to help the helpless and lift them from despair
Has lifted me
Your mercy and kindness provided me hope when I had none
You took away the chains and curse
You removed the imprisoning burden that held me captive
Omniscient, Omnipotent
You possess all knowledge and supremacy
The one who does great things (When I behold You)
The deity responsible for bringing about great miracles when I recognize your greatness
I just can't hold back my praise
I am compelled to praise You and cannot contain my adoration
It turns things
Your words have the power to bring change
You took away
You eliminated the challenges that prevented me from living freely
That held me bound
That restricted any growth or progress towards a better future
Somebody give Him a shout of praise
Someone in the crowd should give a loud cheer for God deserving of it
Just open up your mouth and bless His name
Let us raise our voices to give thanks to God
Come on, let His praise fill this house
Let us together fill this place with praises to God
Lift your hands, give Him praise
Raise your hands high and celebrate Him with your worship
God of awesome wonders
Deity responsible for incredible wonder and beauty of the universe
I've tasted of Your kindness
I have gotten a sample of Your benevolence
I've tasted of Your goodness
I have experienced Your goodness firsthand
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.
Written by: Nathaniel Bassey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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