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Baba - Open The Flood gates

By Sonnie Badu + Jonathan Nelson

14,225 views Jun 10, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Sonnie Badu and Jonathan Nelson's song 'Baba' is a worship piece that calls on God, referred to as 'Baba' (Father), to open the floodgates and send His rain. The lyrics express a longing for God's presence and blessing, using the metaphor of rain to symbolize spiritual outpouring. The song is repetitive and meditative, focusing on the desire for divine encounter and abundance. It reflects a theme of surrender and expectation in worship, common in African gospel music.

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Open the floodgates in abundance
And cause Your rain, to fall on me

Baba, we?re in Your presence, let it rain
Your rain, let it fall on me
We?re in Your presence, let it rain
Oh, Your rain, let it fall on me

Open the floodgates in abundance
And cause Your rain, to fall on me

Baba, we?re in Your presence, let it rain
Your rain, let it fall on me
We?re in Your presence, let it rain
Oh, Your rain, let it fall on me

Baba ooh, Baba oh
Baba Ooh, Baba Oh

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