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Love Expression
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Jul 27, 2026 updated
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Mercy Chinwo's 'Love Expression' is a joyful Nigerian gospel song that celebrates God's unconditional love. The lyrics repeatedly affirm 'I love You because You first love me,' referencing 1 John 4:19. The song uses playful Pidgin English phrases like 'Your love for me is original' and 'sweet pass Honey' to express awe at God's supernatural affection. It emphasizes that God's love is unmatched, pure, and freely given. The upbeat, worshipful tone invites listeners to respond to God's love with heartfelt devotion. Mercy Chinwo's energetic delivery makes this a popular praise song in African churches.
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I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
Your love for me is original (original)
Something so supernatural
See the way You dey do
I can't explain this feeling
The way You dey do
Dey make my belle sweet me
Neva seen a love like this
Love wey strong like this
Smelling good no sure like this
Even pure water, no pure like this
Shey you feel the wantintin in the air
Jehovah no dey do first come, first serve
The way that You love me, He sweet pass Honey
I tell everybody, na only You I be loving
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
Unconditionally, that's kind of love
My Father Has For me
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
I love, I love You oh oh oh oh
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
Because You first love me ah ah eh ai
Because You first love me
You first love me
You first love me