Sonnie Badu - Angels Cry Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Come lets join the angels and sing
(Let’s join the angels and sing)
Come let’s join the elders
(As they bow down and worship)
To say blessings and honour dominion
(Blessings and honour dominion)
Glory power forever and ever
(Power forever)
CHORUS
Elohim, Elohim
We praise you
Your majesty
We bow down
And worship you
You are holy, You are holy
Elohim Elohim Yeshua
(Elohim Elohim Yeshua)
Messiah the lion of Judah
(messiah the lion of Judah)
We hail you, we praise you forever
(We hail you, we praise you forever)
Adonai you reign in heaven and earth
(Reign)
Glory glory glory to your name
(Glory glory glory to your name)
Power power power to your name
(Power power power to your name)
blessings and honour praises to your name
(Blessings and honour praises to your name)
Yaweh you are the lamb of God
(Yaweh you are the lamb of God)
Video
ANGELS CRY- Sonnie Badu (Official Live Recording)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on October 14, 2016, Sonnie Badu's "Angels Cry" is more than just a song; it’s an invitation into the very throne room of God, offering a glimpse into the awe and reverence that permeates the heavenly realms. The core of the song's message lies in depicting the intense, overwhelming reaction of even the most exalted celestial beings when confronted with the sheer glory and holiness of the Almighty. It paints a vivid picture of a divine encounter so profound that it moves angels to a state of worship described metaphorically as "crying," not out of sorrow, but out of absolute submission and wonder before an incomprehensible divine majesty. This concept immediately draws us into the biblical narrative, challenging our often casual approach to the sacred.
This powerful theme finds deep resonance in Scripture, particularly in passages that describe heavenly worship. The vision granted to the prophet Isaiah in chapter 6 provides a striking parallel, where seraphim, powerful angelic beings, cover their faces and feet and cry out to one another, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!" (Isaiah 6:3). Similarly, Revelation chapter 4 portrays living creatures around God's throne ceaselessly declaring, "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!" (Revelation 4:8). Sonnie Badu’s song channels this scriptural truth, suggesting that the holiness of God is so immense, so utterly separate from creation, that even beings who have always existed in His presence are undone by it, their only response being perpetual, overwhelming worship. The song posits that this heavenly crying is the ultimate expression of humility and recognition of God's supreme nature.
Analyzing the message further, "Angels Cry" serves as a profound theological mirror for our own worship. If mighty angels respond to God's presence with such intensity and humility, what should be the posture of humanity – beings marred by sin yet graciously offered access to God through Christ? The song implicitly calls us to move beyond perfunctory praise to a place of genuine awe and reverence. It echoes the biblical admonition to "serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling" (Psalm 2:11) and to offer to God "acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire" (Hebrews 12:28-29). By focusing on the angelic response, the song elevates our understanding of who God is and the appropriate human reaction to His presence, reminding us that our worship joins a chorus that has been ongoing in heaven since before time.
Musically, Sonnie Badu's delivery in the live recording of "Angels Cry" is central to its impact. His vocal performance is not merely singing; it is an act of leading worship, infused with palpable passion and reverence. The live setting contributes significantly to the song's atmosphere, allowing the collective energy of the congregation to build a powerful, immersive experience. The instrumentation and arrangement support the song's grand theme, likely employing dynamics that range from intimate moments reflecting personal awe to powerful crescendos signifying the overwhelming glory being described. It’s crafted to draw those who encounter it out of their everyday concerns and into contemplation of the divine, making the biblical visions of heavenly worship feel tangible and accessible.
Ultimately, "Angels Cry" functions as a worship anthem that recalibrates our perspective on God's holiness and the nature of true worship. By meditating on the response of heavenly beings as depicted in the song and Scripture, we are challenged to deepen our own understanding and expression of reverence for God. It inspires a worship that is not just intellectual or emotional, but one that touches the deepest parts of our spirit, prompting us to bow low and cry out, not just with voices, but with lives surrendered to the One before whom even angels stand in absolute, worshipping awe. The song leaves one with a heightened sense of God's magnificent nature and the privilege it is to join creation in declaring His holiness.