Mercy Chinwo - Omekannaya (Replica Of His Father) Lyrics
Lyrics
Ome Kannaya (Replica of His Father)
Ome Kannaya (Replica of His Father)
Obata Obiye (Things change when he's involved)
Ome Kannaya (Replica of His Father)
Ome Kannaya (Replica of His Father)
Inhe Ikwuru Ga eme
(Whatever You say comes to pass)
(repeat)
Onye Di nso (Holy One)
I lift my hands to You
Onye Di nso (Holy One)
'Cause only You deserve it
Onye Di nso (Holy One)
Ihi nemerem Ebuka
(What You are doing for me is too big)
Chonye di nso (Holy one)
To You I give my all
Men may not understand
How far You've brought me
They may not understand
(repeat)
Jesus, Me Kannaya
I worship You today
Jesus, Me Kannaya
I bow before Your throne
Nara oh (Receive)
Nara ekelem jiri bia (Receive the glory)
Chionye di nso
(repeat)
You deserve my worship
You deserve my praise
Nara ekelem jiri bia
Chionye di nso
Only You derserve it
Nara Nara oh
Nara ekelem jiri bia
Onye Di nso
You are the doer of all things
Inhe ikwuru ga eme
What You say You will do
I can't imagine what I would be without You
Where I would God without You
Lord I can't live without You
Where I would go without You
Jesus, OMe Kannaya
Ome Kannaya (Replica of His Father)
Ome Kannaya (Replica of His Father)
Obata Obiye (Things change when he's involved)
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Mercy Chinwo - Omekannaya (Remix)
Meaning & Inspiration
Mercy Chinwo’s “Omekannaya (Replica Of His Father),” released on May 26, 2020, is a powerful testament to God’s transformative presence and unfailing faithfulness, echoing the very essence of His character as revealed in Scripture. The title itself, translating to “Replica of His Father,” immediately sets a profound theological tone, pointing to Jesus Christ as the perfect image of God, as described in Colossians 1:15: "The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation." The song delves into the idea that when God is involved in our lives, as suggested by the phrase "Obata Obiye" (Things change when he's involved), situations are irrevocably altered for the better, a concept mirrored in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Chinwo’s vocal delivery and the lyrical content consistently highlight God's sovereignty and power, particularly with the recurring declaration, "Inhe Ikwuru Ga eme" (Whatever You say comes to pass), underscoring the absolute truth of His word. This aligns directly with Isaiah 55:11, which states, "so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I aim, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it." The praise and worship that permeate the song, especially as Chinwo exalts the "Onye Di nso" (Holy One), are not mere emotional expressions but a response to the overwhelming evidence of God's immense blessings, articulated as "Ihi nemerem Ebuka" (What You are doing for me is too big). This sentiment resonates with the psalmist’s awe in Psalm 139:17-18: "How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand." The song’s narrative centers on the inability of human understanding to fully grasp the depth of God’s work in an individual’s life, a theme that finds solace and confirmation in Philippians 4:7: "and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." The repeated invocation of "Jesus, Me Kannaya" signifies a deep recognition of Christ’s divine nature and His role as the ultimate manifestation of God's character on Earth, fulfilling the promise of Immanuel, God with us. The act of offering worship and praise, represented by "Nara oh" (Receive) and "Nara ekelem jiri bia" (Receive the glory), is presented not as a transactional exchange but as a surrendered acknowledgment of God’s inherent worthiness, a continuous outflow of gratitude for His redemptive work and ongoing provision. Chinwo powerfully conveys the absolute dependency believers have on God, stating, "I can't imagine what I would be without You," which echoes David’s plea in Psalm 27:1: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Ultimately, “Omekannaya” is a vibrant declaration of faith, celebrating a God whose actions are a perfect reflection of His fatherly love and whose power is eternally at work, transforming lives and bringing glory to His name.