Lyrics/Music: Ajetumobi, Oluwatosin Akinkunmi
Genre: Contemporary African Gospel
Language: English
Scripture Reference: Psalms 95:3; 96:4; 99:2; 135:5; 145:3, 147:5
Liturgical Uses/Season: Praises/Adoration, Proclamation
Themes: Greatness of God
The song was composed by Ajetumobi, Oluwatosin Akinkunmi, a Contemporary African Gospel artist popularly known as “Tosin Bee”. He was born on May 24 (year not stated) and a native of Ogbomoso in Oyo State.
The song is widespread praise in Nigeria Churches, especially during praise or thanksgiving services, as a proclamation of the greatness of God. It is used mainly in contemporary Churches, especially among the youths, possibly because of its energetic rhythm.
Lyrics (with English translation)
Call: When I Look to my right
Response: I see His Glory
Call: When I Look to my left
Response: I see His Beauty
Everywhere I go
I see how big He is
You are a great God
Chorus
You are God
You are not just big oh
You are not just large oh
You are a Great God
You are big, big, big, big, big, big, big
Large, large, large, large, large, large, large
Great, great, great, great, great
You are a Great God
Bridge
Put your hands in the air
Put your hands in the air
There’s something in the air
Blessing in the air
Blessing in the air
Favour in the air
Mercy in the air
Put your hands in the air
Put your hands up in the air
Lift your heads o ye gates
And be lifted up, Everlasting door
And the king of glory
And the king of glory shall come
Who is the king of glory?
Who is the king of glory?
The Lord Strong and Mighty
Healer, Redeemer, Defender, Deliverer
Olowo ina (the one with hand of fire).
Chorus
You are God
You are not just big oh
You are not just large oh
You are a Great God
You are big, big, big, big, big, big, big
Large, large, large, large, large, large, large
Great, great, great, great, great
You are a Great God
Sources:
http://www.gospelsongs.com.ng/you-are-god
Contributed by Ojo, Rachael Funke.
