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Ó Dára
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Sep 1, 2026 updated
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Nathaniel Bassey's song "O Dara" is a worship anthem that celebrates God's goodness and enduring mercy. The lyrics repeatedly affirm that the Lord is good and His mercy lasts forever, using the Yoruba phrase "O dara" (it is good) and the Ibibio word "Idinma" (goodness). The song creates an atmosphere of gratitude and praise, encouraging listeners to thank God for His blessings. It is a simple yet powerful declaration of faith, rooted in Scripture, particularly Psalm 136, which emphasizes God's everlasting mercy.
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He's been good to us tonight, has He been good? (Yes)
Have you been blessed tonight? (Yes)
So does He deserve a "Thank You"? (Yes)
O dara, o dara
O dara, o dara
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
O dara
O dara, o dara
O dara, o dara
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
O dara
O dara, o dara
O dara, o dara
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
O dara
O dara, o dara
O dara, o dara
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
O dara
O dara, o dara
O dara, o dara
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
O dara
Idinma, idinma
Idinma, idinma
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
Idinma
God is good, God is good
God is good, He's so good
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
God is good
God is good, God is good
God is good, He's so good
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
God is good
O dara, o dara
O dara, o dara
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
O dara
O dara, o dara
O dara, o dara
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
O dara
O dara, o dara
O dara, o dara
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
O dara
For the Lord is good, and His mercy endureth forever
O dara