“Isin” by Sola Allyson is a Yoruba gospel worship song filled with gratitude, praise, and deep spiritual reflection. The word “Ìsìn” in Yoruba refers to devotion, worship, or service to God. In this song, Sola Allyson expresses thanksgiving to God for His goodness, protection, and salvation. The song blends traditional Yoruba expressions of praise with Christian worship, encouraging believers to rejoice in the Lord and trust in His grace and power.
Verse / Chorus (Line-by-Line)
Yoruba: A f’ope f’Olorun
English: We give thanks to God
Yoruba: L’okan ati l’ohun wa
English: With our hearts and with our voices
Yoruba: Eni s’ohun ‘yanu
English: The One who does wondrous things
Yoruba: N’nu Eni t’araye n yo
English: The One in whom the whole world rejoices
Yoruba: Gbat’a wa l’om’owo
English: When we were still young and helpless
Yoruba: On na l’o ntoju wa
English: He was the One taking care of us
Yoruba: O si f’ebun ife
English: He also gave the gift of love
Yoruba: Se ‘toju wa sibe
English: And continued to look after us
Yoruba: Oba Onibuore
English: The King who is full of kindness
Yoruba: Ma fi wa sile laelae
English: May He never leave us forever
Yoruba: Ayo ti ko l’opin
English: Endless joy
Yoruba: On ‘bukun y’o je ti wa
English: That blessing will be ours
Yoruba: Pa wa mo ninu oore
English: Keep us in Your goodness
Yoruba: Yo wa ninu ibi
English: Deliver us from evil
Yoruba: E yo ninu Oluwa, e yo
English: Rejoice in the Lord, rejoice
Yoruba: Eyin t’okan re se dede
English: You whose hearts are upright
Yoruba: Eyin t’o ti yan Oluwa
English: You who have chosen the Lord
Yoruba: Le ‘banuje at’aro lo
English: Let sorrow and sadness disappear
Yoruba: E yo! E yo!
English: Rejoice! Rejoice!
Yoruba: E yo ninu Oluwa, e yo!
English: Rejoice in the Lord!
Yoruba: Okan mi n yo ninu Oluwa
English: My heart rejoices in the Lord
Yoruba: ‘Tori O je iye fun mi
English: Because He is life to me
Yoruba: Ohun Re dun pupo lati gbo
English: His voice is very sweet to hear
Yoruba: Adun ni lati r’oju Re
English: It is sweet to behold His presence
Yoruba: Emi n yo ninu Re
English: I rejoice in Him
Yoruba: Gba gbogbo lo n fi ayo kun okan mi
English: At all times He fills my heart with joy
Meaning of the Song
- The song is a call to give heartfelt thanks and praise to God for His goodness.
- It reminds believers that God has been caring for them since childhood.
- The lyrics encourage people to rejoice in the Lord regardless of challenges.
- It highlights God’s love, mercy, and power to save.
- The song teaches that true joy comes from trusting and worshiping God.
- It celebrates a life devoted to God in gratitude and faith.
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