Seyi Weli - Give You Glory Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse
I give you the glory
I give you the honour
I give you the praise
For who you are
I give you the glory
And I give you the honour
I give you the praise
You remain the same
Chorus
For you are Jesus, Elshaddai, Elohim and Adonai
For you are Jesus, the Great I Am, Mighty One and Lord of All
For you are Jesus, my Redeemer , Deliverer , Provider
For you are Jesus my Sustainer, Defender and Greatest Friend
Video
Seyi Weli | Give You Glory (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Seyi Weli’s 2020 single, "Give You Glory," released on April 10th, 2020, serves as a powerful devotional offering, a direct outpouring of adoration and acknowledgment of God’s divine attributes. The song’s narrative is entirely rooted in scriptural truths, painting a vibrant portrait of the Almighty through the language of worship. From the outset, the repetition of "I give you the glory, I give you the honour, I give you the praise" isn't merely lyrical; it's a declaration echoing the heart of Psalms, where the Psalmist consistently calls for praise and recognition of God's greatness, as seen in passages like Psalm 96:7-8: "Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come into his courts. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness." The emphasis on "who you are" and the affirmation that God "remain[s] the same" directly connects to the unchanging nature of God, a cornerstone of biblical theology. This unshakeable constancy is beautifully captured in Malachi 3:6, which states, "For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed."
The chorus of "Give You Glory" functions as a profound act of naming, a practice rich with theological significance throughout Scripture. By invoking titles such as Elshaddai, Elohim, and Adonai, Seyi Weli is not just listing divine appellations but is actively acknowledging the multifaceted power and sovereignty they represent. Elshaddai, often translated as "God Almighty," speaks to His all-sufficiency and power to bless and protect, reminiscent of God's covenant promise to Abraham in Genesis 17:1. Elohim, a plural form emphasizing God's majesty and creative power, aligns with the very first verse of Genesis, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Adonai, meaning "Lord" or "Master," denotes His supreme authority and rightful dominion over all creation, a concept central to passages like Psalm 110:1, "The Lord says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.’" Furthermore, identifying Jesus as "the Great I Am" is a direct echo of the divine self-revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:14, a name that inherently signifies eternal existence and self-sufficiency. The subsequent declarations of Jesus as "Mighty One," "Lord of All," "Redeemer," "Deliverer," "Provider," "Sustainer," "Defender," and "Greatest Friend" systematically unpack the saving work and relational nature of God. Each title points to specific biblical actions and attributes: Redeemer and Deliverer evoke the liberation of Israel from Egypt and Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross (Isaiah 43:11, Ephesians 1:7), Provider and Sustainer speak to God’s faithful provision for His people (Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:26), and Defender highlights His protective presence (Psalm 23:4, Romans 8:31). The poignant closing affirmation of Jesus as "Greatest Friend" resonates with the words of Jesus Himself in John 15:13, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." "Give You Glory" is more than a song; it is a theological statement set to music, a vibrant testament to the character and redemptive work of God that inspires deep contemplation and heartfelt worship.