Dena Mwana - L'Eternel Est Bon Lyrics
Lyrics
Et mon âme te loue
Et mon âme t’adore
Et mon âme te loue
Car nul n’est comme Toi
C’est un chant nouveau
Qui monte dans mon cœur
Un cantique d’amour
Pour mon seul Sauveur
Il m’a pris de loin
Il m’a lavé eh
Et m’a racheté, et placé à ses côtés
Je n’ai plus peur de rien
Je ne crains plus rien
Car le bon Berger, est de mon côté
Même les ténèbres, n’ont plus aucun pouvoir sur moi
Car la clé de la mort, c’est mon maître qui la tient
Quand Il me tient la main
Nous fonçons droit dans l’armée de l’ennemi
Et le grand Goliath, se retrouve par terre
Lui seul me suffit, lui seul est tout pour moi
Quand je ne sais comment dire, je me mets à chanter
L’éternel est bon
L’éternel est bon
L’éternel est bon
Il est bon pour moi
L’éternel est bon
L’éternel est bon
L’éternel est bon
Il est bon pour moi
Ses bontés divines, son amour parfait
Ses empreintes d’en haut, font ma différence
Je ne suis qu’une fille, et lui est mon Papa papa papa
Oh regarde bien, j’ai les traits du ROI
Lui seul me suffit, Lui seul est tout pour moi
Quand je ne sais comment dire, je me mets à chanter
L’éternel est bon
L’éternel est bon, bon, bon
L’éternel est bon
Il est bon pour moi
L’éternel est bon
L’éternel est bon
L’éternel est bon
Il est bon pour moi
L’éternel est bon
L’éternel est bon, bon
L’éternel est bon
Il est bon pour moi
Lui seul me suffit, Lui seul est tout pour moi
Quand je ne sais comment dire, je me mets à chanter
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Dena Mwana - L'Eternel est Bon.
Meaning & Inspiration
Dena Mwana's "L'Éternel est Bon," released on October 16, 2011, is a profound declaration of God's unwavering goodness and steadfast love. At its core, the song is a powerful testament to personal transformation and the secure identity found in Christ. Mwana articulates a deeply intimate relationship with God, moving beyond mere acknowledgment to a full-fledged adoration that resonates throughout the track. The lyrics reveal a journey from a place of being "taken from afar" and "washed" and "redeemed," a clear echo of spiritual rebirth described in verses like 1 Peter 3:18, which speaks of Christ suffering for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God. This sense of redemption fuels the singer's newfound courage, asserting, "I am no longer afraid of anything," a sentiment directly mirrored in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." The imagery of darkness having no power is a striking visual representation of the victory over sin and death that believers have through Jesus, referencing the truth that in Him, light conquers darkness (John 1:5).
The central theme, repeatedly emphasized by the refrain "L'Éternel est bon" (The Lord is good), is the boundless kindness of God. Mwana describes this goodness not as a fleeting emotion but as a divine attribute that provides a foundation for life. The "divine kindness" and "perfect love" are presented as the source of her unique difference, suggesting an outward manifestation of an inward divine impartation. This can be understood in relation to Galatians 5:22-23, which lists the fruit of the Spirit as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – qualities that set believers apart. The assertion that "He is my Father" and the subsequent claim to bear the "traits of the KING" speak to the profound spiritual adoption found in Christianity. Believers are not merely servants but are made sons and daughters of God, inheriting His nature, as described in Romans 8:14-17, which speaks of being led by the Spirit of God and becoming heirs with Christ. The declaration, "He alone is enough for me; He alone is everything to me," encapsulates a complete reliance on God, resonating with the biblical principle of seeking Him above all else. When words fail, the song suggests that worship and song become the expression of a heart overflowing with gratitude and recognition of God's unshakeable character, a practice encouraged throughout Scripture, such as in Psalm 96:2, "Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day." "L'Éternel est Bon" is therefore not just a song of praise but a profound theological statement of faith, celebrating the transformative power of God's goodness and the secure identity it bestows upon His children.