Dunsin Oyekan - Fragrance To Fire Lyrics
Lyrics
Worship is my weapon
This is how I win my battle
The fragrance of my worship
Rose up to the father
Noises, thundering, earthquakes
Were the response to my worship
(repeat* 4)
First it was fragrance
Then it turned to fire
My worship is my weapon
This is how I win my battle
First it was fragrance
Then it turned to fire
My worship is my weapon
This is how I win my battle
(repeat from top)
This is how I win, win win
This is how I win
The smoke of my worship released
Upon the earth
This is how I win, win win
This is how I win
The smoke of my worship released
Upon the earth
First it was fragrance
Then it turned to fire
My worship is my weapon
This is how I win my battle
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Fragrance To Fire - Dunsin Oyekan
Meaning & Inspiration
Dunsin Oyekan's "Fragrance to Fire," released on January 17, 2021, as part of his powerful album *The Gospel of the Kingdom*, is a profound declaration of faith, presented not just as a song but as an anthem for spiritual warfare. The central message of the track is clear and unwavering: worship is the ultimate weapon, the divinely appointed strategy for overcoming life's battles. This isn't a passive plea but an active, potent engagement with the spiritual realm. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of worship as a tangible offering, a pleasing aroma that ascends to the Father, eliciting a thunderous, earth-shaking response from the heavens. This imagery echoes the Old Testament, particularly the Levitical offerings where the smoke of sacrifices signified God's acceptance and presence (Leviticus 1:9, 2:2).
The transformation from "fragrance" to "fire" is a critical element, signifying the escalating power and intensity that authentic worship unleashes. It moves beyond mere pleasantness to become a consuming, purifying force, reminiscent of the Pentecostal experience where the Holy Spirit descended like tongues of fire (Acts 2:3). This fire isn't destructive but transformative, capable of burning away impurities and igniting divine purpose. The repeated declaration, "This is how I win my battle," anchors the song in a practical application of faith, aligning with biblical principles that emphasize God's provision for victory through spiritual means. The release of "smoke" upon the earth can be interpreted as the tangible impact of this worship, carrying the essence of God's power and presence into the world, much like the incense that represented the prayers of the saints rising before God (Revelation 8:3-4).
The song's strength lies in its directness and its unwavering focus on the efficacy of worship as a spiritual weapon. It bypasses complex theological exposition for a primal, faith-filled assertion. The repeated refrain acts as a mantra, reinforcing the central truth and encouraging listeners to internalize it. This perspective draws heavily from New Testament teachings that present believers as equipped for spiritual combat, not with carnal weapons, but with instruments of faith. Paul's letter to the Ephesians speaks of the "sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" and the importance of prayer and supplication, all integral aspects of worship (Ephesians 6:10-18). "Fragrance to Fire" effectively encapsulates this idea, positioning worship as the ultimate offensive and defensive strategy in the believer's arsenal, a direct conduit to God's intervention and victory. The album's title itself, *The Gospel of the Kingdom*, further contextualizes this song within a broader narrative of divine rule and the spiritual authority granted to those who follow Christ.