GUC – DESPERATE
The lyrics are a heartfelt cry from the soul, expressing desperation and longing for God’s presence. The repetition of “Lord, it is me” is like a personal declaration of identity, reminding God of His love and salvation.
The lines “I am desperate for You” and “We are open to You” convey a deep yearning for intimacy with God. The song’s energy is infectious, shifting from personal desperation to corporate worship.
The blend of English and Nigerian Pidgin (“Na me be this”, “You don become my mama”) adds a beautiful cultural touch, making the worship more vibrant.
DESPERATE LYRICS
Oh, yeahOh-oh-ohOh, oh
Lord, it is me, the one You Love, Lord, it is me(Sing it from your heart right now)Lord, it is me, the one You saved, Lord, it is me(Blessed are those that are desperate for You)I am desperate for You, oh (oh God I’m thirsty for You), oh-oh, oh-oh (yeah)I am desperate for You oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (mm-mm)
Lord, it is me (Lord, it is me), the one You Love, Lord, it is me(You died for my sins and you loved me)Lord, it is me (oh God), the one You saved, Lord it is me(Oh God)I am desperate for You, oh (desperate for You, Jesus)Oh-oh, oh-oh (deliberately desperate for You)(Deliberately desperate for You)I am desperate for You oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Lord, it is me, the one You Love, Lord, it is meLord, it is me, the one You saved, I am here again, ohI am desperate for You, GodI am desperate for Your lovingDesperate for You, wide with open armsNa me be this, the one wey You gbadun, na me be this, GodYou don become my mamaYou don become my papa, na me be this, oh
Lord, we are here (we are here), the ones You love (we are here)Lord, we are here (Lord!)Lord, we are here (we are here), the ones You saved (yes You saved)Lord, we are here, oh-oh-ohWe are open to You, oh (open to you God, oh), oh-oh, oh-oh(Open to You God, oh) oh-oh-ohWe are open to YouWe are open to You, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (hey), oh-oh-oh
Lord, we are here!Lord, we are here (Jesus, the son of God), the ones You loveLord, we are here (we know who saved us)We know who saved us (we know who saved us)Lord, we are here, the ones you saved (we know who loved us)Lord, we are here (You know my name)You know where I come from
We are open to you, oh (You are working things for me)Oh-oh, oh-oh (working out things for me)Oh-oh-oh-oh (I’m not alone, I’m not alone)We are open to You, oh (I know you’re right before me, Jesus)Oh-oh, oh-oh (I’m desperate for you, Lord)Oh-oh, oh-oh (I wanna stay where you are)
Where you are, I am desperate Lord (Lord, we are here, the ones You Love)Desperate for You (Lord, we are here)On my own, I can’t do nothing (Lord, we are here)Nothing without You (the ones You trust)(Okemmuo)
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