Mercy Chinwo - Regular Lyrics
Lyrics
Abbah Father
You dey bless me oh eh
Everyday and night
You dey bless me
On a regular eh
On a regular eh on a regular eh
Yafuyafu
You dey bless me
On a regular eh
On a regular eh on a regular eh
Yafuyafu
On a regular
You dey do wetin man no fit do
On a regular
U dey change my story…
On a regular
I sleep and wake under Your grace oh
On a regular
Your blessing dey flow
The stone the builders rejected
Is now a cornerstone
Na You dey do am oh
You dey bless me
On a regular eh
On a regular eh on a regular eh
Yafuyafu
You dey bless me
On a regular eh
On a regular eh on a regular eh
Yafuyafu
As the seed of Abraham
Anything I want na him I dey get
As I talk am oh, na so he dey be oh oh
Baba God na Your hand work eya
Surely goodness and mercy just dey follow me
Everyday of my life
Eya eya eh eh
Na you dey bless fine bobo
With fine wifey, with fine baby
You dey bless me
On a regular eh
On a regular eh on a regular eh
Yafuyafu
You dey bless me
On a regular eh
On a regular eh on a regular eh
Yafuyafu
You dey bless me
On a regular eh
On a regular eh on a regular eh
Yafuyafu
On a regular, Your blessings dey flow eh
Mercy around me
Morning by Morning, new Mercy I see
Na you dey bless fine bobo
With fine wifey, fine fine baby
On a regular
Video
Mercy Chinwo - Regular feat. Fiokee (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Mercy Chinwo's "Regular," released in 2017 as part of her album *The Cross: My Gaze*, stands as a vibrant testament to unwavering divine favor. This song isn't just a collection of cheerful sounds; it's a profound declaration of faith, grounded in the consistent and abundant blessings of God. The core message resonates with the perpetual nature of God's grace, presented not as a sporadic event but as a steady, continuous flow in the life of a believer. Chinwo articulates this through the powerful repetition of "on a regular," emphasizing that God’s goodness is not limited by time or circumstance, but is a daily, constant reality. This concept finds deep roots in Scripture, particularly in Lamentations 3:22-23, which speaks of God’s mercies being new every morning, and His faithfulness being great. The phrase "Yafuyafu," a Pidgin English term, further amplifies the sheer abundance and overwhelming nature of these blessings, suggesting a lavishness that surpasses human comprehension.
The narrative woven through "Regular" is one of transformation and upliftment, illustrating how God’s intervention alters destinies. Lines like "You dey do wetin man no fit do" and "U dey change my story" directly echo the Psalms, where David frequently recounts God’s miraculous deeds and His power to elevate the downtrodden. The song touches on the idea of divine providence, where what seems impossible to human effort becomes achievable through God's power. This aligns with Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," suggesting that our capabilities are expanded by divine enablement. The imagery of "the stone the builders rejected is now a cornerstone" is a direct allusion to Psalm 118:22 and Matthew 21:42, highlighting how God often takes what is overlooked or deemed worthless by the world and elevates it to a position of supreme importance and foundational strength. The acknowledgment of being "the seed of Abraham" speaks to a covenantal blessing, suggesting that believers, like Abraham, are heirs to promises and blessings that are passed down through faith, linking directly to Galatians 3:29 which states that if we belong to Christ, we are Abraham’s offspring and heirs according to the promise.
"Regular" also celebrates the tangible manifestations of God’s favor in everyday life. The mention of being blessed with a "fine wifey, with fine baby" reflects a holistic approach to blessings, encompassing not just spiritual or material wealth but also the joy of family and companionship, aspects often seen as divine gifts in biblical narratives. The lyrics consistently point to God as the source of all good things, as stated in James 1:17, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights." The pervasive theme is one of gratitude and recognition, where the singer doesn't claim these blessings as a result of personal merit, but as the gracious outworking of God's love and power. The song’s infectious repetition and positive energy serve to ingrain this message of continuous divine favor, making it an anthem for anyone seeking to live with the assurance that God’s goodness and mercy are not occasional, but a constant, reliable presence in their lives, a reality that is indeed, "on a regular."