Lyrics
It's the longing of my heart to sing your praise every day
It's the longing of my soul to worship you always
VAMP:
You satisfy me with grace
And you covered me with mercy
You beautified my with love
Oh my God, you're all I need.
Refrain:
All mighty father
Original Papa
You are my desire
You are my desire eh
I go play my molo
I go play my guitar
To my number one desire
To my number one desire eh
Eh ye eh ye
Nan nan nan nan nan nan naye
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Meaning & Inspiration
Original Papa expresses a daily desire to praise and worship God as Father. The opening lines frame devotion as the longing of both heart and soul, while the vamp names grace, mercy, and love as the ways God satisfies and covers. These are not presented as abstract qualities; they become reasons for gratitude and for recognizing God as the singer’s deepest desire.
The refrain gives that devotion a distinctly celebratory African gospel voice. References to playing the molo and guitar turn musical expression into an offering directed toward the Father. Calling God the original Papa emphasizes his unique place as source, provider, and object of worship. The song’s concise structure moves naturally from inward longing to remembered mercy and then to public praise. Its themes align with biblical descriptions of God’s steadfast love and fatherly compassion, while its repeated declaration keeps the focus on grateful affection for the One regarded as completely sufficient.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 63:3-4 The psalm responds to Gods steadfast love with lifelong praise.
- Psalm 103:13 The psalm compares the Lords compassion to that of a father for his children.