Celestine Donkor - Agbebolo (Bread Of Life) Lyrics
Lyrics
Elemala Elemala; Elemala Elemala
Elemala Elemala; Elemala Elemala
[Celestine]
Uuuuuuuh..
I never never imagined
I never never dreamt about it
I never knew you'd favor me this way
You turned my life around
Akpè na wò
I never imagined bringing me this far
You've turned my life around
Akpè na wò
I never knew you'd favor me this way
You turned my life around
Akpè na wò
I never imagined bringing me this far
You've turned my life around
Akpè na wò
Elemala Elemala; Elemala Elemala
Elemala Elemala; Elemala Elemala
Thank you Jesus
Elamadabasikee ee
Never knew say..
I never knew you'd favor me this way
You turned my life around
Akpè na wò
I never imagined bringing me this far
You've turned my life around
Akpè na wò
Agbebolo eeeh, akpè na wo
Agbebolo eeeh, akpè na wo oo
Glory honour and power belongs to you
You turned my life around
Akpè na wò
Agbebolo eeeh, akpè na wo
Agbebolo eeeh, akpè na wo oo
Glory honour and power belongs to you
You turned my life around
Akpè na wò
Glory honour and power
Glory honour and power
Belongs to you uuuu
Akpè na wo
Unpredictable God
You surprised my enemies
You pushed me to the top
On the wings of the eagle
You are the bread of life
So you gave me another life
Agbebolo ee akpe na wo
[Gideon]
"No one can love me like you do
You are Mysterious God
You prepared me a table
Before my enemies
Even in my weakness
You've been Merciful to me
Agbebolo ee Apke na wo"
[Celestine & Gideon]
"No one, No one
can love me like you do
You prepared me a table
Before my enemies
Even in my weakness
You've been Merciful to me
Agbebolo ee Apke na wo"
Agbebolo eee akpè na wo
Agbebolo eee akpè na wo oo
Glory honour and power belongs to you
You turned my life around
Akpè na wò
Agbebolo eee akpè na wo
Agbebolo eee akpè na wo oo
Glory honour and power belongs to you
You turned my life around
Akpè na wò
Glory honour and power
Glory honour and power
Belongs to you uuuu
Akpè na wo ooo
Oooo Agbebolo ee
Akpè na wo oooo
Video
Celestine Donkor || AGBEBOLO (BREAD OF LIFE) ft NHYIRABA GIDEON {OFFICIAL VIDEO}
Meaning & Inspiration
Celestine Donkor’s "Agbebolo (Bread of Life)," released on May 13, 2019, featuring Nhyiraba Gideon, is a powerful testament to God's transformative power and unwavering sustenance. The song opens with an almost disbelieving wonder, as Celestine expresses a profound astonishment at the level of favor and change she has experienced, articulating a sentiment echoed in Psalms 118:23: "This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes." The phrase "Akpè na wò" repeatedly surfaces, a fervent declaration of gratitude that underscores the entire lyrical narrative, conveying a deep acknowledgment of divine action in turning lives around. This is not merely a song of personal testimony; it's a theological declaration about the nature of God as the ultimate provider and redeemer.
The central metaphor of "Agbebolo," meaning "Bread of Life," directly references Jesus Christ, as He Himself declared in John 6:35: "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." This theological underpinning is crucial to understanding the song's depth. Celestine's assertion that God "gave me another life" through this "Bread of Life" speaks to the spiritual rebirth and eternal sustenance that faith in Christ offers. The song resonates with the promises of provision and security found in scripture, particularly Gideon's poignant lines about God preparing a table before enemies, a direct allusion to Psalm 23:5: "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." This imagery signifies God's supernatural protection and abundant blessing, even in the face of adversity. The shared declaration by Celestine and Gideon about the unparalleled nature of this love and mercy ("No one can love me like you do," "Even in my weakness, You've been Merciful to me") encapsulates the core of Christian faith – a love that is unconditional and a grace that is sufficient, aligning with Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The recurring refrain of "Glory, honour, and power belongs to you" serves as a doxology, a continuous affirmation of God's supreme sovereignty and worthiness, mirroring the praises sung in Revelation 5:13: "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!" Ultimately, "Agbebolo" is more than a song; it’s an invitation to recognize and celebrate the life-giving, enemy-conquering, and endlessly merciful God who is the true sustenance for our souls.