Lyrics
Verse 1
Your name is highly lifted up above every other name
We say you alone deserve the praise
You are the miracle working God all power belong to you
We say you alone deserve the praise
You are the same yesterday, today and forevermore
We say you alone deserve the praise
You are the Mighty God the Great I AM
Everybody say you alone deserve the praise
Chorus (x2)
EZE
EZE
EZE
you alone deserve the praise
Verse 2
Your name is highly lifted up above every other name
you alone deserve the praise
Chorus 2 (x2)
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
you alone deserve the praise
Bridge
we give you all the praise
we give you all the praise
we give you all the praise
Eze....
Outro
i will praise you
from everlasting
to everlasting
i will serve you
from everlasting
to everlasting
I will worship you
from everlasting
to everlasting
I will love you
from everlasting
to everlasting
eze....
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Eze” by Dare David and Osby Berry is a praise chant built on the Igbo word for king. The song states that the name of Jesus is “highly lifted up above every other name,” and each line is answered with the refrain “you alone deserve the praise.” Titles follow: miracle working God, Mighty God, and the Great I AM.
The line “You are the same yesterday, today and forevermore” echoes Hebrews 13:8, and the exalted name recalls Philippians 2:9-11, where every knee bows at the name of Jesus. The title Great I AM is close to Exodus 3:14. The central claim is that Jesus does not change and holds the highest place.
The repeated “Eze” and “Jesus” give the song a rhythm of surrender. The ending turns to personal promises, with the singer vowing to praise, serve, worship, and love him “from everlasting to everlasting,” which is close to Psalm 90:2 and Psalm 103:17. The result is a short, repetitive congregational declaration.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever
- Philippians 2:9-11 The name above every name
- Exodus 3:14 “I AM THAT I AM”