Lyrics
Intro
Darling Jesus darling Jesus
Oh my darling Jesus
You’re wonderful Lord
I love you soooo much darling Jesus
Oh my darling Jesus you’re wonderful Lord
Verse 1
Darling Jesus you no dey fail oh
Oh darling Jesus
You’re always on my case
Na you dey give me joy
Dey give me peace
So I thank you my Jesus, thank you my lord
Chorus
Darling Jesus darling Jesus
Oh my darling Jesus
You’re wonderful Lord
I love you soooo much darling Jesus
Oh my darling Jesus you’re wonderful Lord
Verse 2
You never leave me
you never forsake me
I can count on you when everyone
Fails me you no dey
Tire to shower me with blessings
So I love you my Jesus o
love you my Lord
Chorus (x2)
Darling Jesus darling Jesus
Oh my darling Jesus
Darling darling!
You’re wonderful Lord
I love you soooo much darling Jesus
Oh my darling Jesus you are a wonderful God
Credits & Song Information
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Darling Jesus” is a brief praise song by SON Music and Neeja built around affectionate gratitude, sung partly in Nigerian Pidgin. The verses thank Jesus for being faithful: “you no dey fail,” the one who gives joy and peace, who never leaves or forsakes, and who can be counted on “when everyone fails me.” The song also describes Jesus as never tired of showering the singer with blessings, which presents His kindness as constant.
The chorus turns that testimony into a direct declaration, repeating “Darling Jesus” and “You’re wonderful, Lord,” and adding “I love you so much.” The tone is personal and warm, closer to a private conversation than a formal hymn. The language of never leaving or forsaking is close to Hebrews 13:5, and the thanks for joy and peace echoes Romans 15:13.
The song is simple and repetitive, meant for joyful, affectionate devotion in a congregation or at home.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 13:5 “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”
- Romans 15:13 The God of hope fills with joy and peace
- Lamentations 3:22-23 God’s faithfulness and mercies that do not fail