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"Been So Good" is a soulful expression of deep-seated gratitude to God and acknowledgement of His providence. The song is written mostly in the Igbo language (a major dialect in Nigeria) which happens to be my native tongue.
lyrics
(Translation available below original lyrics)
Verse 1
Chineke mo, nara ekele
Onye kere igwe n'uwa, nara ekele
Agam ajawa Jehovah mma
Si ya n'omela
Onye nabia ozo
Ibu onye oma mo
Echeta obi esike
Nara ekele
Chorus:
Cause you've been so good to me
You supply my every need
Yes You've been, so good to me...
Nara ekele
Verse 2
Chineke mo, nara ekele
Onye kere igwe n'uwa, nara ekele
Na wetin I go do to prove my love for you
Onye n'eme mma
For the rest of my days na me and you
Odumegwu Judah
Echeta obi esike
Biko nara ekele
Chorus:
Cause you've been so good to me
You supply my every need
Yes You've been, so good to me...
Nara ekele
Bridge
Eluwa na ja gi mma
Mu onwem na si, idi mma
Chorus:
Cause you've been so good to me
You supply my every need
Yes You've been, so good to me...
Nara ekele
(Song Translation)
Verse 1
My Maker
Receive my praise
Creator of the Heavens and the earth
Receive my praise
I will continually bless Jehovah
And say to Him "Thank You!"
The One who is to come
You are my heart's delight
Faithful God
Receive my praise
Chorus
Cause you've been so good to me
You supply my every need
Yes you've been, so good to me
Receive my praise
Verse 2
My Maker
Receive my praise
Creator of the Heavens and the earth
Receive my praise
What can I do to prove my love to you
Doer of good things
For the rest of my days it's me and you
Lion of the tribe of Judah
Faithful God
Receive my praise
Bridge
The whole earth adores you
And I declare, You are good!
credits
released January 1, 2017
Written by Emmanuel Ubani
Special appearance: Jason Hann (Percussion)
Produced by Jonathan winfree (KBP)
Co-produced by Kevin Montgomery (Standby Rolling Studio)
Recorded & Mixed by Kevin Montgomery (Standby Rolling Studio)
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