Lyrics
Oh oh oh, wé yo mé
Oh oh oh, po ò obí
Oh oh oh, wè yo mé
Wè yo mé, èvé, wa ri pho ò bí
Ôno vò vó rie hé, ę vu yoyo ra ko mé
Ùdu blu ro ę vu uyoyo ra há
Wē de so ma ra komé nò oke tó oke
Mé bé te sa gu ne vro há
Mê de wo lo we evo òto udu mé
Nu wé te nyazé ti so mê
Oghero si wi ve na, ogheru si wi ve na
Nu ma re yo òvó ve
Oh oh oh, we yo me
Oh oh oh, pho ò bí
Oh oh oh, wè yo mé
Wè yó me èvé wa ri pho ò bí
Wè yó me èvé wa ri pho ò bí
Owa rezī ve na ero wo nu me wo ko wé
Me be te sa dō mo vuo ó
O ghe ru ku ve na, o re wo mezi ra
Mo vlu ve re, we wolo me no
Eve wa ri gbwesi wa udu aghoghó
Evę wa ri pho ò bi nu we ru
Mè fíye fí udu me nò owá ré phobi nu me ti rú
Me be te há so ule na na
Oh oh oh, mé yo wé
Oh oh oh, pho ò bí
Oh oh oh, mé yó wé
Mé yó we èvé wa ri phòbí
Mè yó wé èvé wa ri phòbí
Oghene Ibēde ri bèdé
Oghene Ibēde ri bèdé
Arwòri wo uyo yo ra
Oghe re osí wí vé ná, oghe ré usí wó ve na
Nù má re yo òvo vé
Oh oh oh, wè yó mé
Oh oh oh, pho ò bí
Oh oh oh, wè gù né yó mé
Hallelujah èvé wa ri pho ò bí
Wè gu né yó mé èvé wa ri pho ò bí
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Meaning & Inspiration
“What a Saviour (Isoko Version)” is an expression of adoration centered on God’s saving goodness. Its repeated Isoko phrases, invocation of Oghene, and closing hallelujah give the song the character of communal praise. Rather than developing a detailed narrative, the lyric returns again and again to wonder, gratitude, and the conviction that God alone deserves the response being offered.
The recurring declaration about a wonderful Saviour closely fits the biblical language of salvation and thanksgiving. The lyric’s repetition allows its central confession to remain prominent: God has acted with mercy, and praise is the fitting answer. The use of Isoko language also roots that confession in a particular worshiping community while expressing a theme shared across Christian traditions. The song can therefore be understood as both testimony and worship, celebrating divine help and directing honor toward God with joyful persistence.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 12:2 Isaiah identifies God as strength, song, and salvation.
- Psalm 95:1 The psalm calls worshipers to sing joyfully to the rock of salvation.