Yahweh
Sonnie Badu Lyrics

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come to praise u
come to love
for de good thngs u have done
yahweh
u are worthy of my praise
come to praise u
come to love
for de good thngs u have done

yahweh

u are worthy of my praise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sonnie Badu's song Yahweh express an attitude of gratitude towards God for all the good things He has done. The song is an invitation to come and praise God for His amazing deeds and His worthiness of our praise. The repetition of "come to praise u" and "come to love" emphasizes the desire to express adoration and love towards God.

The name "Yahweh" itself is a Hebrew name for God that emphasizes a personal, intimate relationship with Him. The name denotes the characteristics of God, such as His power, His faithfulness, and His mercy, which are also expressed in the lyrics of the song. The acknowledgement of God's goodness, in turn, leads to a heartfelt expression of praise and worship.

The song speaks of the love, mercy, and grace of God towards His people, and how He deserves all praise and worship. The simplicity of the lyrics and melody makes the song accessible for anyone, regardless of their religious or cultural background, to join in singing and giving thanks to God.

Line by Line Meaning

come to praise u
I have come to celebrate and express admiration for you

come to love
I have come here with a heart full of love for you

for de good thngs u have done
I am grateful for all the wonderful things you have done for me

yahweh
Oh Lord, I worship you for your sovereignty and power

u are worthy of my praise
You deserve all of my approval and admiration

come to praise u
Once again, I have come to celebrate and express admiration for you

come to love
Once again, I have come here with a heart full of love for you

for de good thngs u have done
Once again, I am grateful for all the wonderful things you have done for me

yahweh
Once again, Oh Lord, I worship you for your sovereignty and power

u are worthy of my praise
Once again, you deserve all of my approval and admiration

Contributed by Claire O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.