Lyrics
Baba ti soromidayo
Ewa bami yo
Mo moore mo moore
Thank you daddy mi
Baba ti soromidayo
Ewa bami yo
Mo moore mo moore
Thank you daddy mi
Oh my God (Oh my God ooo)
Modupe ore t’ese
Ore igba gbogbo laye mi
Ojomi loju
Olorun mi ooo
Kile ti se laye mi
Eyin le funmi layo
Egbe mi leke
Mowa dupe
Baba ti soromidayo
Ewa bami yo
Mo moore mo moore
Thank you daddy mi
Baba ti soromidayo
Ewa bami yo
Mo moore mo moore
Thank you daddy mi
Oya jijo ope
O ba bere mole kojo
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Meaning & Inspiration
Soromidayo is built around gratitude for what God has done. The recurring Yoruba refrain celebrates the Father who has turned sorrow into joy, invites others to share that joy, and answers divine goodness with thanks. English phrases such as “Thank you daddy mi” reinforce the direct, affectionate praise. Rather than dwelling on the former trouble, the song repeatedly names joy, favor, and thanksgiving as the defining response.
The verses describe divine goodness throughout life and acknowledge that God alone gives joy and lifts a person above adversity. That emphasis closely fits biblical calls to give thanks for the enduring goodness of the Lord. It also recalls the joy of those who recognize that God has done great things. The final invitation to dance in gratitude turns thanksgiving into a communal celebration, making praise both the subject of the lyrics and their natural action. The song therefore carries a focused African gospel message of gratitude, joy, and public praise to God.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 107:1 The psalm calls for thanks to the Lord because he is good and steadfast in love.
- Psalm 126:3 The psalm joins recognition of the Lords great deeds with gladness.