Deborah Lukalu - God Is Good Lyrics
Lyrics
Eeeeh my God is good oh eeeh Eeeh eh eh my God is good eh all the time Oh my daddy, you are so good Eeeh eh eh my God is good eeh all the time Eh Mon Dieu est si bon eeeh Eeeh mon Dieu est si bon eh En tout temps Oh mon papa est si bon eh Eh eh mon Dieu est si bon ehEn tout tempsAnh! Où serai-je Si ce n'est par ta grâce Tu étais là quand personne ne pouvait Où serai-je Si ce n'est par ta grâce Par ta faveur Seigneur tu relèves ma têteComment puis-je te le rendre Toi le pilier de ma vie Ta main seigneur m’a toujours porté secours Comment puis-je te le rendre Tu as essuyé mes larmes Merci seigneur Je chanterai que tu es bonOh! Mon Dieu est si bon Eeeh minasema aksanti babaBaba yangu eeehTu m’as pris de loin Tu m’as transformé Tu m’as élevé Merciiiii leleleleleAya mon papa est si bon eh Mon ami fidèle est bonMes yeux ont vu ta main agir Eeh nzambe malamu eh Eeeh eh eh nzambe malamu eh Na tango nyionsoEeeh nzambe bolingo eeehEeeh eh eh nzambe bolingo eh Na tango nyionsoOh my God is good, oh eh Eeeh eh eh my God is good oh eh All the time Oh my father, you are so good Eeeeh eh eh my God is good oh eh All the time Écoute bien-aimé Dieu n’est pas bon parce que tu es bon,Il est bon parce que c’est sa nature Alors tous ensemble nous allons chanter Si tu n’avais pas veillé sur moi Où serai-je seigneur Are you ready Are you ready Let’s goooSi tu n’avais pas veillé sur moi Où serai-je seigneur Oh oui tu es bon Si tu n’avais pas veillé sur moi Où serai-je seigneur Oh oui tu es bon Alors tu déclares avec Moi, qu’il est bon on y vaDieu, il est bon (Il est bon)Il est bon (Il est bon)Elohim est bon (Il est bon) Il est bon (Il est bon) Elshaddaï est bon (Il est bon)Il est bon (Il est bon) Mon Jésus est bon (Il est bon) Il est bon (Il est bon)Il est bon Janvier, on y vaJanvier Février En marche Ah ouiOh oui tu es bonChante le tu m’as gardé ooh Tu m’as gardé Garder Garder oh En Avril, Mai et Juin Tu as pris soin de moiTu as pris soin de moi Tu m’as couvert de ta main En juillet en AoûtAhTa grâce m’a localiséTa grâce m’a localisé Septembre , Octobre November and December Ayayaya tu m’as gardé oh Tu m’as gardé gardéGardé oh mon papa tu es bonAaah danse avec moi Dieu, il est bon (Il est bon) Il est bon (Il est bon)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Deborah Lukalu’s 2024 single, "God Is Good," released on November 15th, is a powerful declaration of unwavering faith and divine faithfulness. This song isn't just a melody; it's a profound testimony, a testament to the inherent goodness of God that transcends circumstances and seasons. The core message resonates deeply: God's goodness is not contingent on our actions or our blessings, but is an intrinsic part of His nature, as the lyrics emphatically state, "Dieu n’est pas bon parce que tu es bon, Il est bon parce que c’est sa nature" (God is not good because you are good, He is good because it is His nature). This echoes the truth found in **Psalm 119:68**, which declares, "You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees."
The song beautifully articulates a journey of reliance on God’s grace and favor. The repeated questioning, "Où serai-je Si ce n’est par ta grâce" (Where would I be if not by your grace?), directly reflects the Psalmist's realization in **Psalm 23:1**, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." It speaks to a profound understanding that every step forward, every lifted head, is a direct result of divine intervention. The sentiment of being lifted from a distant or difficult place, transformed and elevated, finds its parallel in **1 Samuel 16:13**, where David, from humble beginnings, was anointed and transformed by the Spirit of the Lord. The lyrics, "Tu as essuyé mes larmes" (You have wiped away my tears), bring to mind the prophetic promise in **Revelation 21:4**, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes."
Lukalu's multilingual approach, weaving French and Swahili alongside English, underscores the universal nature of God's goodness. The invocation of various divine names – Elohim, Elshaddaï, Mon Jésus – is not merely a list but a recognition of God's multifaceted character and power, as described throughout Scripture. For instance, Elohim signifies God as the powerful Creator, Elshaddaï as the Almighty Provider and Sustainer. This reiterates the foundational belief that the God who created everything is also actively involved in and sustaining our lives, a truth powerfully conveyed in **Genesis 1:1** and **Hebrews 1:3**.
The latter part of the song, moving through the months of the year, serves as a vivid reminder of God's constant presence and care. This cyclical acknowledgment of His faithfulness, from "Janvier, Février" to "Septembre, Octobre November and December," is a profound act of worship, recognizing that God’s goodness is not limited to specific moments but is a continuous, year-round provision. It’s a powerful echo of **Lamentations 3:22-23**, "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." The declaration, "Tu as pris soin de moi" (You have taken care of me), and "Tu m’as couvert de ta main" (You have covered me with your hand), speaks directly to the protective embrace of God, reminiscent of **Psalm 91**, which assures divine protection for those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High. "God Is Good" is more than a song; it's an anthem of gratitude and a robust affirmation of the unshakeable, unchanging character of our Heavenly Father, encouraging all who hear it to find solace and strength in His enduring goodness.