The standard lyrics used in most worship sessions are as follows: Yoruba Lyrics English Translation If all the hairs on my head were all tongues Ko to, ko to lati yin Baba l’ogo It wouldn't be enough to praise the Father in glory Kini mo ni ti mi o le fi dupe? What do I have that I cannot use to give thanks? Ope ye O, Jesu Praise is due to You, Jesus [Source: 1.2.3] Why It Is Trending
Released as part of her album Oba Ara , her rendition is a classic in the religious genre and can be found on Spotify and Shazam . download bi gbogbo irun ori mi je kiki ahon
The lyrics reflect the Yoruba version of the classic hymn written by Charles Wesley. It emphasizes the "insufficiency of human praise" in the face of divine goodness. In Yoruba culture, where hair is often seen as a symbol of glory or a vast number, the metaphor of every single hair becoming a tongue creates a vivid image of infinite, yet still inadequate, thanksgiving. Popular Versions and Downloads The standard lyrics used in most worship sessions