Mercy Chinwo - Onyedikagi Lyrics
Lyrics
We worship you for who you are Eledumare Arugbo ojo Onyedikagi? Onyedikagi? Eledumare Arugbo ojo Onyedikagi? Onyedikagi? Onye eh? Onyedikagi? Arugbo ojo Onyedikagi? Onye eh? Onyedikagi? Arugbo ojo Onyedikagi?
Your name is holy Your name is mighty Your name is powerful You can do all things No one before you No one above you The rock on which I stand You rule in all the earth Great and mighty king You can do all things
Chineye ndu oh Chineye nwa eh Chi ka dibia le Odighi onyedikagi Ibu chukwu naza ekpere Olisa kere uwa Odighi onyedikagi N’eluwa n’eligwe Odighi onyedikagi
Onye eh? Onyedikagi? Olowo eni t’ire n san O ran’mo n’ise f’aya ti Agu na eche mba Aka n’agwo oria Onye eh? Onyedikagi? Jesus Sovereign father Onyedikagi?
Lover and owner of my soul You are true; yes you are the truth oh All things are from you Lord All things are to you Onye eh? Onyedikagi?
The heavens declare Onye eh? Onyedikagi? Nobody like you and I join them to say Arugbo ojo Onyedikagi?
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Mercy Chinwo - Onyedikagi feat. Glowrie
Meaning & Inspiration
"Onyedikagi," a song by Mercy Chinwo featuring Glowrie, was released on April 23, 2021. The title, derived from the Igbo language, translates to "Who is like you?" and serves as the central question and theme explored throughout the track. The song is a declaration of God's unparalleled nature, drawing on multiple languages and scriptural attributes to extol His uniqueness and supremacy.
The lyrics repeatedly pose the question "Onyedikagi?", reinforcing the idea that there is no one comparable to God. This theme is further emphasized through the use of titles for God from different Nigerian languages, such as "Eledumare" and "Arugbo ojo" (Yoruba for Almighty God and Ancient of Days, respectively). The song transitions to direct declarations of God's character in English, describing His name as holy, mighty, and powerful, affirming His ability to do all things and His position as the one true foundation.
Various Igbo phrases are incorporated to paint a richer picture of God's attributes. These include "Chineye ndu" (God who gives life), "Chineye nwa" (God who gives children), "Chi ka dibia" (God greater than doctors), and "Olisa kere uwa" (God who created the world). These phrases, along with "Ibu chukwu naza ekpere" (You are the God who answers prayer), highlight God's roles as the giver of life and blessings, the ultimate healer, the creator, and the responsive Father. Yoruba phrases like "Olowo eni t'ire n san" (The wealthy one whose goodness flows) and descriptive terms like "Agu na eche mba" (Lion that protects the city/nation) and "Aka n'agwo oria" (The hand that heals sickness) further elaborate on His benevolent, protective, and healing nature.
The song's message is one of awe and worship, acknowledging God as the "Sovereign Father," the "Lover and owner of my soul." It affirms His truth and the fact that all things originate from and return to Him. The repeated assertion "Odighi onyedikagi" (There is no one like you) underscores the song's core message across different linguistic expressions, culminating in the recognition that the heavens themselves declare His unmatched status.
The themes of God's uniqueness, eternal nature, power, and creative work echo through scripture. For example, Isaiah 40:25 asks, "To whom then will you compare me, that I would be his equal?" says the Holy One. Psalm 90:2 refers to God's eternal nature, stating, "Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God." Jeremiah 32:27 speaks to His power, "I am the LORD, the God of all mankind—is anything too hard for me?" These verses align with the song's declaration that "No one before you, no one above you" and "You can do all things," reinforcing the scriptural basis for worshipping a God who is truly incomparable.