Nathaniel Bassey - Olowogbogboro Lyrics
Lyrics
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
For my good
For my good
Ko soun t'oo le se God
Heaven and earth adore You Lord
Your outstretched arm has given us victory
Miracles signs and wonders come from You
Testimonies just like that o!
Words are not enough to tell of all You've done, yeah
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
For my good
For my good
Who would have thought Lord (never imagined)
That You would move this way God
You whose path none can trace
Oluwa mi, mighty are Your ways
You have done more than I want o!
There is nothing more to say (absolutely nothing)
Olowogbogboro has turned things around
Olowogbogboro has turned things around
Olowogbogboro has turned things around
For my good
For my good
Things have turned around for me
Now I'm walking in victory
Jesus turned it around for me
He has given me victory
Things have turned around for me
(They have turned around for me)
Now I'm walking in victory
(I'm walking in victory)
Jesus turned it around for me
(Just like that)
He has given me victory
(He's given me victory)
Things have turned around for me
(He turned it around for me)
Now I'm walking in victory
(And I'm walking in victory)
Jesus turned it around for me
(He's turning around for me)
He has given me victory
(Now I have the victory)
Walk me the outstretched time
Olowogbogboro has turned things around
(He's turned it around)
Olowogbogboro has turned things around
We will shout Hallelujah
We will shout praise the Lord
We will dance in the spirit
And rejoice in Your name
From sunrise to sunset
We will shout praise the Lord
At the blast of the trumpet
Let Your praise fill the earth
Olowogbogboro
[repeat with ad-libs until the end]
Video
The Olowogbogboro Anthem - Nathaniel Bassey ft Wale Adenuga (Lyrics)
Meaning & Inspiration
Nathaniel Bassey's 2017 release, "Olowogbogboro" (feat. Wale Adenuga), stands as a powerful declaration of God's transformative power, a single that has resonated deeply with listeners seeking encouragement and a fresh perspective on divine intervention. The title itself, "Olowogbogboro," translates to "The Hand That Turns Things Around" or "The Wide-Open Hand," immediately setting the stage for a narrative centered on God's active and benevolent involvement in human affairs. The song's genesis, though not extensively detailed publicly beyond its release as a single, is steeped in the tradition of contemporary gospel music, aiming to express gratitude and faith in the face of life's challenges. The meaning is unequivocally clear: a fervent testament to God's omnipotence and His unwavering commitment to work for the good of His children.
The lyrical content of "Olowogbogboro" paints a vivid picture of divine capability and the profound impact of God's actions. Bassey repeatedly asserts, "Olowogbogboro is turning things around for my good," a profound statement of faith that echoes the assurance found in Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." The song highlights God's boundless power, acknowledging that "there is nothing You can't do," a sentiment reminiscent of Jeremiah 32:17, "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." The lyrics further emphasize the miraculous nature of God's interventions, citing "miracles, signs, and wonders" originating from Him, aligning with biblical accounts of God's mighty deeds throughout scripture, as seen in passages like Hebrews 2:4, which speaks of God bearing witness to the apostles' message "by signs and wonders and various miracles." The phrase "Testimonies just like that o!" captures the spontaneous and often unexpected ways God blesses His followers, much like the sudden deliverance described in biblical narratives where God intervenes swiftly and decisively. The personal testimony woven throughout, particularly in the later verses declaring "Things have turned around for me," is a direct reflection of the psalmist's praise, such as in Psalm 30:11-12: "You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever." The reference to Jesus turning things around solidifies the Christian message, pointing to the redemptive work on the cross as the ultimate turning point for believers. The song's powerful climax, calling for shouts of "Hallelujah" and praise from sunrise to sunset, is an embodiment of the scriptural command to offer continuous praise, as stated in Psalm 113:3, "From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised." "Olowogbogboro" is more than just a song; it is a spiritual declaration, a vibrant expression of unwavering trust in a God who has the power to transform circumstances, bringing hope and victory to all who believe.