Chandler Moore - Omemma Lyrics
Lyrics
Bridge
Omemma (Always)
Always on time (You can't do no wrong)
You can't do no wrong
Omemma (You leave)
Leave the ninety-nine, always for the one
Intro
Can we turn up, can we turn up?
Can we turn up, can we turn up? Hey
He really, really moves o
This is what it says
Verse
I know He loves me, I know He cares
Whenever I call, He always is right there
In times of trouble, He is my help
Yeah I know no fear
I know He'll be right there
Chorus
Ayyyy
He really does what He says He will do
My God really moves o
Ayyyy
Why would I doubt when He always comes through
My God really moves o
Post-Chorus
He really, really moves o
Come on, sing the verse y'all
Verse
I know He loves me, I know He cares
Whenever I call, He always is right there
When I'm in trouble, He is my help
Yeah I know no fear
I know He'll be right there (Come on, we say)
Chorus
Ayyyy
He really does what He says He will do
My God really moves o (Woah-oh-oh)
Ayyyy
Why would I doubt when He always comes through
My God really moves o
Oh, ayyyy
He really does what He says He will do
My God really moves o (Baba)
Ayyyy (Baba, Baba)
Why would I doubt when He always comes through
My God really moves o
Post-Chorus
He really, really moves o
He really comes through for me o
Everytime I-, one time, everytime
Come on, this your part, come on let's say
Bridge
Omemma
You're always on time
You can't do no wrong
Omemma, come on
You leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Omemma (You're the God who does good)
Always on time (You can't do no)
You can't do no wrong
Omemma (Yea Baba, Baba)
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one (Come on, Omemma)
Omemma (You're always)
Always on time (You can't do no)
You can't do no wrong (Omemma)
Omemma (You leave)
Leave the ninety-nine (You got one more in you, come on)
Always for the one (Omemma)
Omemma (You're always)
Always on time (You can't do no)
You can't do no wrong
Omemma (You leave)
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one (Come on)
Chorus
Ayyyy
He really does what He says He will do
My God really moves o (Woah yeah)
Ayyyy (Baba, Baba, Baba)
Why would I doubt when He always comes through
My God really moves o
(Woah) Ayyyy
He really does what He says He will do
My God really moves on (Oh yeah yeah)
Ayyyy
Why would I doubt when He always comes through
My God really moves o (Let me hear you, we say)
Ayyyy
He really does what He says He will do
My God really moves o (Baba)
Ayyyy (Why would I doubt)
Why would I doubt when He always comes through
My God really moves o
Vamp
So glad You leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
So glad You leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
I remember when You came and saved me, I'm glad You
Leave the ninety-nine (Hey)
Always for the one
I remember when You came and grabbed me, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine (Hey)
Always for the one
I remember the day You came and saved me from my sin, I'm glad You
Leave the ninety-nine (Hey)
Always for the one
Oh the overwhelming, never-ending love of God, You
Leave the ninety-nine (Hey)
Always for the one
Oh the overwhelming, never-ending love of God, You
Leave the ninety-nine (Hey)
Always for the one
Oh the overwhelming, never-ending love of God, You
Leave the ninety-nine (Hey)
Always for the one
Oh the overwhelming, never-ending, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
There's no wall that You won't get down, I'm so glad that You will
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
There's no lie that You won't take down, I'm so glad that You will
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Baba-Baba, Imela, Baba-Baba, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
L.A., can we turn up just 30 sec-, everybody turn up, turn up
So glad You, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one (Oh Lord)
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
I remember the day that You came and saved me, I'm so glad that You will
Leave the ninety-nine (Oh Lord)
Always for the one
So glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
I remember that day that You came and grabbed me from my mess, I'm glad You
Leave the ninety-nine (Oh)
Always for the one
Imela, Imela, Baba-Baba
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Does anybody know what it feels like to be saved? So glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
What kind of God is this? What kind of God is this? So glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
What kind of God is this? What kind of God is this? So glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Hey, Hey, Hey, I'm glad You will
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
He'll come to the highest mountain, and He'll come to the lowest valley, He will
Leave the ninety-nine (Hey)
Always for the one
He'll come to the highest mountain, and He'll come to the lowest valley, He will
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
I know He will
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes, whatever it takes, whatever it takes, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
So glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
There's no wall that You won't get down, I'm so glad that You will
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
There's no shadow You won't light up, I'm so glad that You will
Leave the ninety-nine (Oh)
Always for the one
There's no lie that You won't set down, I'm so glad that You will
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes, oh He will
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes, I've witnessed it
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
I'm a living example, He will, He will, He will, He will
Leave the ninety-nine (Imela, Imela, Imela)
Always for the one
I'm living proof that He'll do what He gotta do to get to You, He'll leave-
Leave the ninety-nine (Oh my God, I'm bout to lose my mind, oh my)
Always for the one
I'm living proof that He'll do what He gotta do to get to You, He'll leave-
Leave the ninety-nine (I'm boutta lose my mind up on this stage)
Always for the one
I said I'm living proof that He'll do what He gotta do to get to You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
I said I'm living proof that He'll do what He gotta do to get to You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Tag
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes
Vamp
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
What kind of math is this? What kind of math is this? It's God math
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
It's not girl math, it's God math, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
It's not girl math, it's God math, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine (I'm sorry, I'm just grateful)
Always for the one
It's not girl math, it's God math, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Whatever it takes, whatever it takes, whatever it takes, whatever it takes, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Woo
Leave the ninety-nine (I feel good)
Always for the one
Last time, so glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
So glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
So glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
So glad You
Leave the ninety-nine
Always for the one
Video
Omemma | Chandler Moore | Live In Los Angeles (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Chandler Moore's "Omemma," released on August 2, 2024, as part of his "Live In Los Angeles" project, is a powerful declaration of God's unwavering faithfulness and active presence in the lives of believers. The song's title, "Omemma," meaning "Good Doer" in Igbo, immediately sets the stage for a deep dive into the character of God as one who consistently acts for our benefit. Moore builds his message on the foundational truth that God is always present and dependable, echoing the Psalmist's assurance that "The Lord is faithful in all his words and holy in all his deeds" (Psalm 145:13). The lyrics firmly establish this reliability, stating, "I know He loves me, I know He cares / Whenever I call, He always is right there." This sentiment resonates deeply with scriptural promises like Hebrews 13:5, which declares God will never leave or forsake us, and Matthew 11:28, inviting those who labor and are heavy laden to find rest in Him.
The core of "Omemma" lies in its celebration of God's proactive love and His commitment to the individual, even when it means leaving the many for the one. This concept is powerfully illustrated in the bridge, which directly references the parable of the lost sheep found in Luke 15:4-7. Jesus Himself describes leaving the ninety-nine to search for the one lost sheep, a profound act of divine pursuit and value placed on each person. Moore’s rendition emphasizes this by singing, "You leave the ninety-nine, always for the one," highlighting God’s personalized care and His willingness to go to extraordinary lengths to reach and redeem us. This pursuit is a testament to the "overwhelming, never-ending love of God" that Moore so passionately conveys. The song continually circles back to the certainty of God's actions, underscoring that "He really does what He says He will do," a direct reflection of God’s covenant faithfulness, as seen in 1 Kings 8:56, which praises God for fulfilling His promises. Moore’s encouragement to not doubt, because God "always comes through," serves as a powerful reminder of faith in the face of uncertainty, drawing parallels to the disciples’ own struggles with doubt and Jesus’ reassuring presence. The repeated invocation of "Baba," a term of endearment and reverence, further solidifies the intimate relationship the song portrays, an accessible and personal connection with the divine. "Omemma" is more than just a song; it's an anthem of gratitude and a robust testimony to the goodness and transformative power of a God who is ever-present, ever-faithful, and deeply invested in every single soul.