Mercy Chinwo - Too Many Reasons Lyrics
Lyrics
Chants:
What's your reason?
Tell me your reason oh oh oh oh oh
What's your reason? Tell me your reason oh
Woh yoh yoh yoh
Woh yoh yoh yoh yoh yoh oh oh oh oh You are good (×2)
CHORUS:
I've got too many reasons to give you praise Oh God You are good.
Response:
Too many reasons to give you praise oh God
You are good (x2)
VERSE 1:
You're the reason I'm alive
The very air i breathe
My present help in time of need
My everything
Too many reasons to give you praise oh God You are good
You've done so much for me
Words won't be enough
You're my present help in time of need
My everything
Too many reasons to give you praise oh God
You are good
Woh yoh yoh yoh
Woh yoh yoh yoh yoh yoh oh oh oh oh You are good (×2)
Repeat chorus (x2)
VERSE 2:
If i start to count 123 e no go reach oh
E too plenty oh
Too many reasons oh (×2)
Iheoma Imerem oh (The good things you've done) Ornum apu ikor chaya (My mouth can't tell it all) Ekpere izaram oh (The prayer you answered) Ornum apugi ikorcha (My mouth can't tell it all) Too many reasons to give you praise Oh God
Woh yoh yoh yoh
Woh yoh yoh yoh yoh yoh oh oh oh oh You are good (×2)
Repeat Chorus: (x4)
Repeat chant: (×2)
Too many reasons to give you praise oh God
You are good.
Video
Mercy Chinwo - Too Many Reasons ft Chioma Jesus (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Mercy Chinwo’s "Too Many Reasons," released on March 1, 2024, as a powerful track from her album "Overwhelming Victory," immediately establishes itself as an anthem of profound gratitude and divine affirmation. From the onset, the song invites every soul to introspectively consider the countless ways God has intervened and blessed their lives, setting a contemplative yet celebratory tone for an outpouring of praise that transcends mere words. This piece arrives as a timely reminder in an age often marked by distraction, pulling the focus back to the foundational truth of God's unceasing goodness.
The song’s core message revolves around the inexhaustible nature of God's kindness and intervention. Chinwo artfully conveys that the reasons for praising God are not just numerous, but immeasurable – a wellspring that never runs dry. The opening chants, "What's your reason? Tell me your reason oh," serve as a communal invitation, prompting believers to actively recall God’s faithfulness before joining in the collective declaration of praise. This call to remembrance resonates deeply with scriptural admonitions, much like Psalm 103:2, which urges, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits," establishing a powerful foundation for the gratitude that follows.
The central declaration, "I've got too many reasons to give you praise Oh God You are good," anchors the entire composition, becoming a personal and shared testament to God's inherent benevolence. This refrain is not just a statement but a posture of thanksgiving, acknowledging that the divine hand is perpetually at work. As the first verse unfolds, Chinwo articulates foundational truths that underpin this gratitude: "You're the reason I'm alive, The very air I breathe." These lines echo the profound truth found in Acts 17:28, "for in him we live and move and have our being," affirming God as the ultimate source of existence and sustenance. The assertion "My present help in time of need" finds its biblical parallel in Psalm 46:1, declaring, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble," highlighting His reliability and immediate availability during adversity. Naming God "My everything" encapsulates a holistic reliance on Him, a sentiment reflected in Colossians 1:17, which states, "And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together." The recognition that "You've done so much for me, Words won't be enough" aligns perfectly with Psalm 40:5, acknowledging that God's wondrous deeds are "more than can be numbered."
Verse two further emphasizes this boundless gratitude with a vivid, relatable expression: "If I start to count 123 e no go reach oh, E too plenty oh." This phrase, rooted in common parlance, powerfully communicates the sheer magnitude of blessings that defy enumeration, an infinite ledger of divine favor. The inclusion of Igbo phrases like "Iheoma Imerem oh" (The good things you've done) and "Ornum apu ikor chaya" (My mouth can't tell it all) adds a deeply personal and culturally resonant layer, emphasizing that even in native tongue, the scope of God's goodness remains inexpressible. The mention of "Ekpere izaram oh" (The prayer you answered) underscores God's active engagement in personal lives, demonstrating His attentiveness to the cries of His children, as promised in Jeremiah 33:3: "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." This direct link between prayer and answered intervention provides tangible evidence of God's faithfulness, solidifying the "too many reasons" for praise.
Mercy Chinwo’s "Too Many Reasons" serves as a spiritual mirror, reflecting the countless blessings God bestows daily, often unnoticed in the rush of life. It compels every individual to pause, reflect, and genuinely acknowledge God's continuous presence and provision. The repeated declaration of "You are good" throughout the song is not merely a lyrical filler but a theological anchor, reiterating God's unchanging character as revealed in Psalm 100:5, "For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever." This song is more than just an auditory experience; it is an invitation to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude, a profound spiritual exercise that transforms perspective and deepens faith. It powerfully encourages a posture of thanksgiving in all circumstances, fulfilling the biblical instruction in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." Through its simple yet profound lyrics, "Too Many Reasons" leaves a lasting impression, reminding all who encounter it of the endless wellspring of divine love and the overwhelming victory found in recognizing God's matchless goodness.