“Give me chance o, I want to praise my Lord” is on everyone’s lips – in churches, at parties and during celebrations.
So popular is this gospel tuneful song by Bidemi and Mercy Chinwo, it has amassed nearly 6 million views in 7 months since its release to YouTube on 7 June 2024.
What is the song “Give me Chance ” about?
The song is a gospel track that can be used to praise the Lord for the blessings, prosperity and great things he does in our lives.
Mercy and Bidemi brag about goodness, the need to dance excitedly, referencing what the bible says about joy and testimonies as a result of God’s role in our lives. This is further emphasised in the official video where a man is seen in a wheelchair, seemingly he escaped a ghastly road motorbike accident.
One interesting fact about Bidemi Olaoba?
33 year old Yoruba Gospel Singer, Bidemi, signed onto Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa’s label, GNT Nation in 2024.
One interesting fact about Mercy Chinwo?
33 year old Igbo Gospel Singer, Mercy was a contestant on Nigerian Idol where she performed main stream party music. She found her niche in gospel music after the successful stint on the show.
The song is written in English, Nigeria’s Pidgin English, Igbo and Yoruba language. Listen to the song on YouTube here.
See lyrics of Bidemi Olaoba & Mercy Chinwo – Give Me Chance is Coming full translations and English meaning
Intro
Oh oh oh
The Bible says (oh oh oh oh)
Thy testimony oh God have I taken (oh oh oh oh)
As my inheritance for they are the rejoicing of my soul (oh oh oh oh)
Bidemi Olaoba
It’s amazing what the lord has done
Come and see what the lord has done
As e shock you na so e shock me too – The way it surprised you is the same way it surprised me
Come and see what the lord has done
Come and see what the lord has done, o-o-o
Testimonies all the way, way, way
As e shock you na so e shock me too – The way it surprised you is the same way it surprised me
Come and see what the lord has done
Give me chance o
I want to praise my God
(Give me chance o)
(I want to praise my God)
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God o
(Clear the road o)
(I want to praise my God)
My testimonies mi o le dupe ton – With my testimonies I cannot thank you enough
(Give me chance o)
(I want to praise my God)
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God o
(Clear the road o)
(I want to praise my God)
Eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Mercy Chinwo
Chai – Chai is an exclamation expression from Igbo language
It’s amazing how you love me (love me)
It’s amazing how you do the things you do for me
Testimony o ti por por (por por) – Testimony is overflowing
Hmmm many blessings oti surplus – Blessings are surplus
It’s amazing how you love me Lord
It’s amazing how you do the things you do for me
Testimonies o ti por por hmmm (por por) – Testimony is overflowing
Many blessings oti yapa gan – Blessings are surplus
Give me chance o
I want to praise my God
(Give me chance o)
(I want to praise my God)
Oya clear the road o – Alright clear the road. Oya is an exclamation from pidgin English language
I want to gbe body for Jesus – I want to move my body for Jesus
(Clear the road o)
(I want to praise my God)
Give me chance o
I want to praise my God aye aye eh
(Give me chance o)
(I want to praise my God)
Na only me know wetin he do for me – Only I know what the Lord has done for me
Allow me praise my God o-o-o
(Clear the road o)
(I want to praise my God)
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Bidemi Olaoba
Come and see, come and see
Testimonies bo se por to – Testimonies, no matter how big it is
You are my melody and my song
I’ll forever praise your name
Testimony people talk about oo, eh eh eh
I no fit shout I cannot pariwo -I cannot shout, I cannot scream
Testimony speaks louder than voice e ye
AKANCHAWA se be si awa yo ma gbe o ga – Propserity should happen to us so we can live a life of elevation
Naso naso – That’s how, that’s how
He dey give me favour -He gives me favour
He dey give me blessing – He gives me blessing
Thank you sir
Agunechemba one – The almighty one
Osimiriatata – The flowing river that never dries
Bidemi Olaoba & Mercy Chinwo
I say give me chance o
I want to praise my God
(Give me chance o)
(I want to praise my God)
Clear the road o
I want to praise my God o
(Clear the road o)
(I want to praise my God)
Na only me know wetin he do for me
Allow me praise my God ooo
(Give me chance o)
(I want to praise my God)
Na only me know wetin he do for me
Allow me praise my God ooo
(Clear the road o)
(I want to praise my God)
Outro
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Ah eh eh
Somebody say Ah eh (Ah eh eh)
Clear the road, shout Ah eh (Ah eh eh)