Dunsin Oyekan - Aladewura Lyrics
Lyrics
Glory, Glory, Glory, Glory
To the Lamb of God
Worthy, Worthy, Worthy, Worthy
Aladewura
[repeat]
Video
Aladewura (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Dunsin Oyekan's "Aladewura (Live)," released on July 24, 2025, stands as a powerful testament to the unyielding majesty and inherent worthiness of Jesus Christ. The song immediately immerses the listener in an atmosphere of divine adoration, a spiritual space where earthly concerns recede and focus sharpens on the Lamb of God. The repeated exclamations of "Glory, Glory, Glory, Glory" aren't mere vocalizations; they echo the profound awe described in Revelation 5:12-13, where a heavenly chorus proclaims, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" The name "Aladewura," an indigenous term signifying "owner of gold," is not just a title but a profound theological declaration. It speaks to Christ's ultimate sovereignty and His immeasurable riches, both material and spiritual, as outlined in passages like Philippians 4:19, which assures believers that "my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." This song is an invitation to participate in that profound declaration of worth, recognizing that His authority is absolute and His value beyond human comprehension, akin to the precious metals that symbolize ultimate worth in earthly terms, but for Christ, it is His intrinsic, divine essence. The repetitive structure, while seemingly simple, serves to etch these truths onto the soul, allowing the listener to internalize the ceaseless praise that is due to Him. "Aladewura" functions as a spiritual anthem, a call to remember that every facet of creation ultimately belongs to Him, and our deepest worship is a rightful response to His ownership and redemptive work, mirroring the sentiments in Psalm 24:1, which states, "The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." The song encourages a posture of surrender and recognition, acknowledging the one who holds all power and possesses all value, a truth that underpins the Christian faith and offers a constant source of hope and stability in a changing world.