Imela
Gratitude Unveiled: Tim Godfrey and Todd Dulaney's Melodic Tribute
Lyrics
Thank you for the blood you shed
Expressing gratitude for the sacrificial act represented by the shedding of blood.
Thank for the nails in your hands
Acknowledging and thanking for the physical suffering endured, symbolized by the nails in hands.
and the price you’ve paid
Appreciating the cost and sacrifice paid, possibly referring to the crucifixion.
For the blood you shed
Reiterating gratitude for the redemptive act of shedding blood.
I can never repay
Acknowledging the inability to fully repay the debt incurred by the sacrifice.
So I’ll just say thank you lord
Expressing thanks to the Lord for the sacrificial act.
Chorus
Chorus beginning, repeating the word "Imela" which means "Thank You" in Igbo.
Imela
Repeating "Imela" to express gratitude.
Imela
Continuing the expression of gratitude through the chorus.
I’ll just say thank you lord
Reaffirming the simple expression of gratitude towards the Lord.
For your goodness
Gratitude expressed for the Lord's goodness and enduring mercy.
And your mercy shall follow me
Belief in the continuous presence of God's mercy throughout life.
all The days of my life
Expressing the assurance that God's goodness and mercy will accompany throughout life.
And forever I am grateful and know
Gratefulness enduring forever and recognizing the inability to fully repay.
I can never repay
Acknowledging the unrepayable nature of God's sacrifice and expressing thanks.
So I’ll just say thank you Lord
Reiterating thanks to the Lord for the unmeasurable sacrifice.
Chorus
Chorus repetition, expressing gratitude through "Imela".
Imela
Continuing the chorus to convey thanks through the repetition of "Imela".
Imela
Reiterating gratitude through the chorus.
I’ll just say thank you lord
Affirming thanks through the chorus and the simple expression of "Imela".
I must say thank you lord
Emphasizing the necessity to express gratitude to the Lord.
Thank you lord oh oh oh
Repeating the sentiment of gratitude towards the Lord.
I must say thank you lord
Affirming the obligation to express thanks to the Lord.
I will thank you lord oh oh
Expressing the intention to thank the Lord continuously.
I will , I must say thank you lord
Repeating the determination to express gratitude to the Lord.
I will , thank you lord oh oh
Affirming the commitment to thank the Lord with emphasis.
I will, I must say thank you lord
Reiterating the determination to express gratitude to the Lord.
Chorus
Chorus repetition, expressing gratitude through "Imela".
Imela
Continuing the chorus to convey thanks through the repetition of "Imela".
Imela
Reiterating gratitude through the chorus.
I’ll just say thank you lord
Affirming thanks through the chorus and the simple expression of "Imela".
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