Nigerian US-Based contemporary gospel music minister, Taiwo Owoniyi drops his latest praise medley titled “Survivors Praise”, a track written to thank the Almighty God the ultimate protector on behalf of everyone who has survived and still alive in the midst of a deadly pandemic disease called corona virus (COVID-19) which has dominated the entire world with sickness and death.
As dangerous and deadly as It is, we are still standing not by wisdom or knowledge but by his divine grace. Therefore our God deserve the ultimate praise.
His style of music is defined as unique contemporary gospel, blending together a tone of soul, classic and traditional African Rhythm with deep and meaningful messages in his composition, creating the atmosphere that connects the feeling of every category of people, Young and Old to God’s presence. His lyrics depict preaching, prayer and praises.
His first major Album titled ‘OBSERVATION” was released in 1994 with the teamwork of his Twin Brother. He has since then continue to work tirelessly, reaching out to the World with inspirational and soul saving songs. In 1999 another great success was achieved when his album titled “JEHOVAH JIREH” got nominated among the Best Gospel Album of the Year by Nigerian Fame Award. He now resides in the USA and still growing stronger, aspiring high in the Lord and spreading the Good News through God’s strength. He is a Writer, Composer, Friend, Father, Partner, Counselor, Motivator, gentle and caring as described by those who really knows him.
TALK : Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good and his mercies endures forever
CHORUS VOCAL:
Mo l’ayo
BACK UP: Mo l’ayo tobori ayo,
VOCAL: Mo l’ayo
BACK UP: Mo l’ayo tose yebiye
VOCAL: Kil’ayo miBACK UP: Ayo mi ni Jesu Kristi, My dependable, Oba to n komi yo…All 2ce
VOCAL: Sio Olutunu, Ni mo ko Haleluyah, Iwo lon pa mi mo, Ninu ewu ton gbaye kan, Biji na tin ja to (Surely) I am still standing. Ileri alafia nse – simi lara.
CHORUS VOCAL: Mo l’ayoBACK UP: Mo l’ayo to bori ayo
VOCAL: Mo l’ayo
BACK UP: Mo l’ayo to se yebiye
VOCAL: Kil’ayo mi
BACK UP: Ayo mi ni Jesu Kristi, My dependable, Oba to n komi yoAyo mi ni Jesu Kristi, My dependable, Oba to n komi yoAyo mi ni Jesu Kristi, My dependable, Oba to n komi yo.
VOCAL/ALTO/TENO: Ki se nipa ogbon, Oye tabi Imo, Ni mo fi wa laye, Larin egbegerun to ti lo,Emi ko fi yo won rara (Oluwa) I’m really humble, Ore ofe re Jesu – lo to fun mi.
CHORUSVOCAL: Ayo ni temi
BACK UP: Mo layo to bori ayo
VOCAL: Ni t’emi o
BACK UP: Mo layo to se yebiyeMo layo to se yebiye
VOCAL: Mo wi jade
BACK UP: Ayo mi ni Jesu Kristi, My dependable,, Oba to n komi yoAyo mi ni Jesu Kristi, My dependabl ,,, Oba to n komi yo.
CHORUS VOCAL: Joy
BACK UP: I have Joy glorious Joy
VOCAL: Joy
BACK UP: I have Joy golden Joy
BACK UP: The Lord strong and mighty, fortress provider, is my Joy.The Lord strong and mighty, fortress provider, is my Joy.
VOCAL: Unless God protect the City!
VOCAL: Watcmen awaken all night-long in vain.
VOCAL: It is of his tender mercies
BACK UP: that we are not consumed
VOCAL: Only You
BACK UP: God…
VOCAL: Only You
BACK UP: God…
VOCAL: Only You and You alone is worthy to take glory
BACK UP: Take glory above all
VOCAL: I say – Only You – It’s only You I say…
VOCAL: Only You – It’s only You
BACK UP: God
VOCAL: Only You – It’s only You
BACK UP: God
VOCAL: Only You and You alone is worthy to take glory
BACK UP: Take glory above all.
VOCAL: Now! ..We will sing
BACK UP: Praise… Praise…
VOCAL: We will dance
BACK UP: Praise…
VOCAL: We will clap
BACK UP: Praise…
VOCAL: and will shout
BACK UP: Praise…
VOCAL: Our lips – shall blow the Trumpet of Praise
BACK UP: High on the Mountain top
VOCAL: Oh yes! … I say We will sing
BACK UP: Praise
VOCAL: and dance
BACK UP: Praise
VOCAL: and clap
BACK UP: Praise
VOCAL: and shout
PRAISE: Praise
VOICE: Every Survivor shall blow the Trumpet of Praise
BACK UP: High on the Mountain top.
(Sax Interlude)
VOCAL: Ebenezar, up to this point you have helped us. You are our protector,our provider, and our survivor.
VOCAL: So let all things appreciate his GRACE, and let nothing deny his GLORY.SAY WITH ME!
VOCAL: I speak LIFE to all things INSIDE me to praise Him.
BACK UP: REPEAT… (Brethren what are you waiting for)
VOCAL: I speak LIFE to all things AROUND me to praise Him.
REPEAT… (Even the heavens will praise him)
VOCAL: I speak LIFE to all things ABOVE me to praise Him.
BACK UP: REPEAT… (And the ground)
BACK UP: I speak LIFE to all things BELOW me to praise Him.
BACK UP: REPEAT… (He hee)
VOCAL: Je ka jo fayo so pe: … Haa Ose
BACK UP: Oluwa O seeeee Oluwa O se
VOCAL: Je ka jo fayo juba re … O se, O se, Osee.
BACK UP: Oluwa O seeeee Oluwa O se
VOCAL: Fun emi wa to si n mi … (to n sise bi agogo)
BACK UP: Oluwa O seeeee Oluwa O se
VOCAL: Awa o gbojo olojo lo … (be lao si lo lojo aipe)
BACK UP: Oluwa O seeeee Oluwa O se
VOCAL: Alaye lon ronu ailera … Hee Hee
BACK UP: Oluwa Oseeeee Oluwa O se
VOCAL: Oku to ti ku o le complain … (Baba seun seun seun)
