"Rédemption" is the third single from Dobet Gnahoré's upcoming album "Couleur", which will be released by Cumbancha worldwide on June 4.
Sung in Bété and French
Help me remove my burden.
God of heaven and earth, in you I have faith.
I hurt myself and I hurt others.
I come to ask you for redemption.
lyrics
My father, forgive me
I took a long time to come to you, forgive me
Hoo, my god don't forget me, don't leave me in suffering
My father, my king, my father, my king (2x)
My king, my king, redeemer redeemer
I judged, accused, lied, cheated, beaten and even stolen
I know i'm not perfect
Worry, anger, fear, resentment took hold of me
Because I forgot you
My savior, don't forget me
Save me from my troubles
My savior forgive me, forgive me
My king, my king, redeemer redeemer
Hi hi hi ya hi hi ya hi hi hi ya hi hi hi ya (2x)
I have judged, accused, lied, cheated, beaten and even stolen
I know I'm not perfect, no no no no
Worry, anger, fear, resentment took hold of me
Because I forgot you (2x)
My king, my king, redeemer redeemer
credits
from Redemption,
released May 7, 2021
Arrangeur/Arranger: Tam Sir Junior Yihe | Voix/Vocals: Dobet Gnahoré | Choeurs/Chorus: Dobet Gnahoré
Guitare/Guitar: Colin Laroche de Féline
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