Lyrics
Hallelujah, hallelujah, Oh hallelujah
You’re my solid rock, and my salvation; No one but you
You’re my present help, in times of trouble; I will praise you
(x2)
In Igbo
Agam eburu Aleluya e buru I will lift up my praise*
Para Aleluya para, ***I will praise Hallelujah in song
Agam e buru Aleluya bugara Chineke ***I’ll lift up my praise to the Lord
Refrain: In Igbo
Otua ka Chineke m di e
Agidigba e, Agidigba e
Otua ka Chineke m sha tom e
Agidigba e, Agidigba e
When I remember what you’ve done for me
Agidigba e, Agidigba e
When I remember what you’ve done for me, Lord
Agidigba e, Agidigbae He is mighty! He is mighty!
In Swahili
Pamoja x4 na Yesu!
Teremka, teremka x4
Panda, panda x4
Hallelujah, hallelujah, Oh hallelujah
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Solid Rock” is a multilingual song of praise that names God as salvation, present help, and a dependable foundation. Its English opening establishes the central confession, while the Igbo lines lift hallelujah to God and celebrate His might. The recurring response “Agidigba” reinforces the picture of a God whose strength remains firm and worthy of remembrance.
The song’s praise grows from recalling what God has done. Gratitude is therefore tied to testimony rather than vague optimism: help in trouble and remembered acts of grace lead directly to hallelujah. The Swahili lines add a communal, participatory movement centered on being together with Jesus. Across its languages, the song keeps returning to one idea—God alone provides a secure place to stand. Its compact repetitions suit congregational praise and make the confession of divine strength easy to carry from one language into another.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 46:1 God is described as a present help in trouble.
- Psalm 18:2 The Lord is named as rock, deliverer, and stronghold.
- 1 Corinthians 10:4 Paul identifies the spiritual rock with Christ.