Minister GUC - Obinigwe Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
I’m amazed by what You do
I’m amazed
You came through for me
Even in my darkest moment
Baba, You lit up my world
I’m amazed by how You care
I’m amazed
You’re so full of love
You’ve been good
From distant past
And yet, You’re still doing good
Chorus:
Obinigwe, obinigwe
Obinigwe
Verse 2:
Two, four, seven
Everyday You come
You come through for me
I had no essence
Had no meaning
Lord, You showed up for me
Pre – chorus:
What did I do
To deserve this kind of love
What did I do
To sit at Your right hand
What did I do
To deserve this kind of love o
Ooh oh oh oh oh ooh
Ooh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
Ooh oh oh oh oh ooh
Ooh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
Verse 3:
I’m amazed, I’m amazed
I’m amazed,
You came through for me
I’m amazed, I’m amazed
I’m amazed,
You showed up for me
Chorus:
Obinigwe, (uuh uh uh uh uuh)
Obinigwe, (uuh uh uh uh uuh)
(uuh uh uh uh uuh)
(uuh uh uh uh uuh)
Bridge:
I had no essence
I had no meaning
Lord, You came through for me
I had no standard
I had no helper
Lord, You showed up for me
pre – chorus:
What did I do
To deserve this kind of love
What did I do
To sit at Your right hand
What did I do
To deserve this kind of love o
I’m amazed, I’m amazed
I’m amazed,
You came through for me
Chorus:
Obinigwe, (uuh uh uh uh uuh)
Obinigwe, (uuh uh uh uh uuh)
(uuh uh uh uh uuh)
(uuh uh uh uh uuh)
Verse 4:
Worthy is the lamb
That sits upon the throne
Worthy is the lamb
That sits upon the throne
Pre – chorus:
What did I do
To receive this kind of love
What did I do
To sit at Your right hand
What did I do
To deserve this kind of love o
Bridge:
I had no essence
I had no meaning
Lord, You showed up for me
I had no helper
I had no platform
Lord, You showed up for me
Uuh uh uh uh uuh
Uuh uh uh uh uuh
Uuh uh uh uh uuh
Uuh uh uh uh uuh
I had no meaning
I had no essence
Lord, You showed up for me
You had nothing
You had no meaning
Yet, he showed up for You
What did You do
To receive this kind of love
What did You do
To sit at Your right hand
Worthy is the lamb
That sits upon the throne
Worthy is the lamb
That sits upon the throne
Verse 1:
I’m amazed by what You do
I’m amazed
You came through for me
Even in my darkest moment
Baba, You lit up my world
I’m amazed by how You care
I’m amazed
You’re so full of love
You’ve been good
From distant past
And yet, You’re still doing good
Chorus:
Obinigwe, obinigwe
Obinigwe
Verse 2:
Two, four, seven
Everyday You come
You come through for me
I had no essence
Had no meaning
Lord, You showed up for me
Pre – chorus:
What did I do
To deserve this kind of love
What did I do
To sit at Your right hand
What did I do
To deserve this kind of love o
Ooh oh oh oh oh ooh
Ooh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
Ooh oh oh oh oh ooh
Ooh oh oh oh oh oh ooh
Verse 3:
I’m amazed, I’m amazed
I’m amazed,
You came through for me
I’m amazed, I’m amazed
I’m amazed,
You showed up for me
Chorus:
Obinigwe, (uuh uh uh uh uuh)
Obinigwe, (uuh uh uh uh uuh)
(uuh uh uh uh uuh)
(uuh uh uh uh uuh)
Bridge:
I had no essence
I had no meaning
Lord, You came through for me
I had no standard
I had no helper
Lord, You showed up for me
pre – chorus:
What did I do
To deserve this kind of love
What did I do
To sit at Your right hand
What did I do
To deserve this kind of love o
I’m amazed, I’m amazed
I’m amazed,
You came through for me
Chorus:
Obinigwe, (uuh uh uh uh uuh)
Obinigwe, (uuh uh uh uh uuh)
(uuh uh uh uh uuh)
(uuh uh uh uh uuh)
Verse 4:
Worthy is the lamb
That sits upon the throne
Worthy is the lamb
That sits upon the throne
Pre – chorus:
What did I do
To receive this kind of love
What did I do
To sit at Your right hand
What did I do
To deserve this kind of love o
Bridge:
I had no essence
I had no meaning
Lord, You showed up for me
I had no helper
I had no platform
Lord, You showed up for me
Uuh uh uh uh uuh
Uuh uh uh uh uuh
Uuh uh uh uh uuh
Uuh uh uh uh uuh
I had no meaning
I had no essence
Lord, You showed up for me
You had nothing
You had no meaning
Yet, he showed up for You
What did You do
To receive this kind of love
What did You do
To sit at Your right hand
Worthy is the lamb
That sits upon the throne
Worthy is the lamb
That sits upon the throne
Bridge:
I had no essence
I had no meaning
Lord, You showed for me
I had no oil, had no anointing
Lord, You showed up for me
What did You do?
To receive this kind of love
What did You do?
To sit at Your right hand
Bridge:
I had no essence
I had no meaning
Lord, You showed for me
I had no oil, had no anointing
Lord, You showed up for me
What did You do
To receive this kind of love
What did You do
To sit at Your right hand
Video
Minister GUC - Obinigwe (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Minister GUC’s "Obinigwe," released on April 29, 2022, as part of his album *To Yahweh's Delight*, is a powerful declaration of God's unwavering sovereignty and divine enablement, deeply rooted in the transformative power of faith. The title itself, "Obinigwe," an Igbo phrase translating to "He who knows me," immediately sets a tone of intimate divine awareness. This isn't just about a distant, impersonal deity, but about a God who sees, understands, and intervenes in the very fabric of our lives. The song serves as a testament to the profound assurance found in knowing that our Creator is intimately acquainted with our journeys, our struggles, and our aspirations.
The underlying message of "Obinigwe" resonates with the profound truth found throughout Scripture that God's knowledge of us is not merely passive observation but an active, purposeful engagement. Isaiah 43:1, for instance, declares, "But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine!'" This speaks directly to the "Obinigwe" concept – God knows us, has called us by name, and claims us as His own. The song channels this assurance, reminding listeners that in moments of weakness or doubt, it is God's perfect knowledge and inherent power that sustains us. This aligns with Psalm 139:1-4, which beautifully articulates: "O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether." Minister GUC's rendition transforms these scriptural assurances into an anthem of unwavering trust, encouraging a posture of surrender and reliance on the One who possesses complete insight.
The lyrical content, while deeply personal, points to a universal spiritual reality: that God’s power is made perfect in our human frailty. This echoes the sentiment in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where Paul writes, "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." "Obinigwe" embodies this very principle, celebrating the divine capacity to lift and empower believers, regardless of their perceived limitations. It’s a call to recognize that our strength is not derived from our own abilities, but from the omnipotent presence of the One who knows our deepest needs. The song’s delivery fosters an atmosphere of worship that is both reflective and empowering, urging listeners to embrace their faith with renewed confidence in God’s ever-present, all-knowing, and all-sustaining power.