Lyrics
[Chorus]
My God, You are good
Beside You there is no other
(Choir: My God, You are good / Beside You there is no other God)
Jesus, You are good
Beside You there is no other
(Choir: My God, You are good / Beside You there is no other God)
[Chant]
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
[Chorus]
My God, You are good
Beside You there is no other
(Choir: My God, You are good / Beside You there is no other God)
Jesus, You are good
Beside You there is no other
(Choir: My God, You are good / Beside You there is no other God)
(Repeat)
[Verse]
I have searched, I have searched
Nobody wey be like You
I look around and I found
You no dey two
I have searched, I have searched
Nobody wey be like You
I look around and I found
You no dey two
[Pre-Chorus]
Heaven and earth shall pass away
But You remain the same
All of creation will sing Your praise
Forever and ever, You reign
Heaven and earth shall pass away
But You remain the same
All of creation will sing Your praise
Forever and ever, You reign
[Chorus]
My God, You are good
Beside You there is no other
(Choir: My God, You are good / Beside You there is no other God)
Jesus, You are good
Beside You there is no other
(Choir: My God, You are good / Beside You there is no other God)
[Bridge 1]
You are good oh oh
(You are good oh oh)
You are faithful oh
(You are faithful oh)
I say, You are mighty oh
(You are mighty oh)
You are powerful
(So, so, so powerful)
You are powerful
(So, so, so powerful)
[Pre-Chorus]
Heaven and earth shall pass away
But You remain the same
All of creation will sing Your praise
Forever and ever, You reign
Heaven and earth shall pass away
But You remain the same
All of creation will sing Your praise
Forever and ever, You reign
[French Exhortation & Interlude]
Béni soit l'Éternel, qui chaque jour nous comble de ses bienfaits...
Ce Dieu est trop bon / Ce Dieu est trop doux
(Il n'y en a pas d'autre comme Lui / Allons, louons-Le!)
[Chorus]
My God, You are good
Beside You there is no other
(Choir: My God, You are good / Beside You there is no other God)
Jesus, You are good
Beside You there is no other
(Choir: My God, You are good / Beside You there is no other God)
[Bridge 2]
I say, You are powerful
(So, so, so powerful)
You are powerful
(So, so, so powerful)
You are mighty
(So, so, so mighty)
You are mighty
(So, so, so mighty)
You are glorious
(So, so, so glorious)
You are glorious
(So, so, so glorious)
I say, You are faithful
(So, so, so faithful)
You are faithful
(So, so, so faithful)
[Outro / Climax]
My God, You are good
Beside You there is no other
(Choir: My God, You are good / Beside You there is no other God)
Jesus, You are good
Beside You there is no other
(Choir: Beside You there is no other God)
Beside You there is no other God!
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song centers on the unmatched goodness and constancy of God. Its recurring confession that no one compares with him turns the chorus into direct praise, while the verses describe a search that finds no equal. The language of heaven and earth passing away, with God remaining the same, adds a note of confidence: creation may change, but divine character and rule endure.
The call-and-response lines broaden that confession through descriptions such as good, faithful, mighty, glorious, and powerful. A brief French exhortation continues the same praise across languages and presents Gods daily benefits as a reason for worship. The song therefore moves from personal recognition to a communal declaration that all creation sings and that God reigns forever. Its themes closely echo biblical passages about Gods uniqueness, enduring word, faithful care, and universal praise.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 86:8 The psalm declares that no other god compares with the Lord or his works.
- Matthew 24:35 Jesus says heaven and earth will pass away, but his words will not pass away.
- Psalm 145:3 The psalm praises the Lords greatness as beyond measure.