Lyrics
I'm acknowledging You for who You are
For what you've done, In my life
Oh I'm acknowledging You for who You are
Dansaki re, Dansaki re Baba eeh
In my life, you are the miracle worker
You are king of kings
You are the way Maker oh yeah
In my life, you are the prince of peace
Dansaki re
Dansaki re baba
I'm acknowledging You for who You are
For what you've done, In my life
Oh I'm acknowledging You for who You are
Dansaki re, Dansaki re Baba eeh
Ti mo ba fijo si
Mo dansaki re
So when i start a dance, i dansaki re
Ti mo ba fijo si
Mo dansaki re
Dansaki re
Dansaki re Baba
I'm acknowledging You for who You are
For what you've done, In my life
Oh I'm acknowledging You for who You are
Dansaki re, Dansaki re Baba eeh
Eh yi ye ooh
Baba ooh oo Baba
Baba ooh ooh
Baba ooh oo Baba
Baba ooh ooh
Baba ooh oo Baba
Baba ooh ooh
Baba ooh oo Baba
Eh yi
Even in my heart
Even in my home
Jehovah be lifted in my life today
Even in my heart
Even in my home
Jehovah be lifted in my life today
Even in my heart
Even in my home
Jehovah be lifted in my life today
Eh yi ye ooh
Baba ooh oo Baba
Baba ooh ooh
Baba ooh oo Baba
Baba ooh ooh
Baba ooh oo Baba
Baba ooh ooh
Baba ooh oo Baba eeh
Oba yoni yoni (Baba)
Oba gbani gbani (Baba)
Oba to n toju eni (Baba)
Afuni ma si regun (Baba)
Oba awi mayehun (Baba)
Eleti gbo story mi (Baba)
Mi ooh le lomiran (Baba)
Aribiti rabata (Baba)
Arabata ribiti (Baba)
Iwo ni n ooh sin titi (Baba)
Jesu (Baba) ooh oo ooh Baba
Oloruko pao pao pao pao pao bi ibon
Esu ma ti pofo (Baba) ooh oo ooh Baba
Nitori olorun
Olorun awon olorun (Baba) ooh oo ooh Baba
Baba Baba Baba
Baba Baba Baba
Dansaki Re
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Meaning & Inspiration
Dansaki presents thanksgiving as an active acknowledgment of God's character and works. The recurring refrain names God for who he is and for what he has done, while titles such as miracle worker, King of kings, way maker, and Prince of Peace gather several forms of Christian confession into one song of praise. Dancing becomes a fitting response to divine goodness rather than a performance detached from worship.
The lyrics move between English and Yoruba while keeping the same devotional direction. God is asked to be lifted high in the singer's life, heart, and home. Later lines multiply names and descriptions of God, portraying him as the one who saves, cares, hears, and remains worthy of lifelong service. The result is a praise song shaped by gratitude: personal testimony opens into sustained celebration, and repeated calls of “Baba” give its acknowledgment an intimate, reverent tone.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 103:1-5 The psalm praises God while remembering his healing, redemption, and benefits.
- Isaiah 9:6 The promised ruler is called Prince of Peace.
- Psalm 150:4 The psalm explicitly joins praise with dancing.