Lyrics
Intro
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh.
The Bible says
Thy testimony O God have I taken as my inheritance for they are the rejoicing of my soul
Verse 1
It's amazing what the lord has done
Come and see what the lord has done
As è shock you
Na so è shock me too
Come and see what the lord has done
Come and see what the lord has done, o-o-o
Testimonies all the way, way, way
As è shock you
Na so è shock me too
Come and see what the lord has done
Chorus
Give me chance o
I want to praise my God
Give me chance o
I want to praise my God
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God o
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God
My testimonies mi o le dupe tan
Give me chance o I want to praise my God
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God
Clear the road o I want to praise my God
Tag
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Verse 2
Chai
It's amazing how you love me
It's amazing how you do the things you do for me
Testimony o ti por por
Many blessings oti surplus
It's amazing how you love me Lord
It's amazing how you do the things you do for me
Testimonies o ti por por
Many blessings oti yapa gan
Chorus
Give me chance o
I want to praise my God
Give me chance o
I want to praise my God
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God o
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God
My testimonies mi o le dupe tan
Give me chance o I want to praise my God
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God
Clear the road o I want to praise my God
Tag
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Bridge
Come and see, come and see
Testimonies bo se por to
You are my melody and my song
I'll forever praise your name
Testimony people talk about oo, eh eh eh
I no fit shout I cannot pariwo
Testimony speaks louder than voice
AKANCHAWA se be si awa yo ma gbe o ga
Naso Naso
He Dey give me favour he
Dey give me blessing thank you sir agunechemba 1
Osimiriatata
Chorus
Give me chance o
I want to praise my God
Give me chance o
I want to praise my God
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God o
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God
My testimonies mi o le dupe tan
Give me chance o I want to praise my God
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God
Clear the road o I want to praise my God
Tag
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Give Me Chance” by Mercy Chinwo is an upbeat Nigerian praise song about testimony. It begins with a spoken line from Psalm 119:111, “Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart,” and then invites listeners to “come and see what the Lord has done,” a phrase close to Psalm 66:5.
The chorus is a request for room to give thanks: “Give me chance, I want to praise my God” and “clear the road,” with the singer saying the blessings are too many to finish telling. Lines in Yoruba and Nigerian Pidgin mix with English, so the song keeps the feel of a street celebration. The verse about favour and blessing that overflow echoes Psalm 23:5.
The bridge says the singer cannot stay silent, and that a testimony speaks louder than a voice. The message is that gratitude for what God has done should be shared out loud and with joy.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 119:111 Testimonies as an inheritance and the joy of the heart
- Psalm 66:5 Come and see the works of God
- Psalm 23:5 My cup overflows