About This Song
Elohim Adonai — Afrobeat takes the same central confession—God is Creator and Lord—and gives it a more rhythmic, celebratory expression. Where the worship version becomes still, this version invites movement. Its pulse carries the words “all the glory, all the honour, all the worship” as joyful praise.
Afrobeat has become part of South Africa's living musical landscape alongside the country's many other cultures, languages, rhythms, and traditions. This version does not present one sound as the whole of South African identity. Instead, it celebrates one of the many musical expressions through which people can bring praise to God.
The restrained verses leave space for surrender, while the rhythm reminds the body to join the voice in worship. Elohim is worthy in quietness and celebration; Adonai is Lord over every people, language, culture, and song.
Devotional
“Praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD” (Psalm 150:4, 6).
Psalm 150 gathers many sounds and forms of expression into one call to praise. Breath, instruments, rhythm, and movement all become responses to the greatness of God. Worship can kneel in silence, but it can also stand, move, clap, dance, and celebrate.
South Africa holds many cultures rather than a single cultural expression. Its musical life carries numerous languages, histories, rhythms, and influences. Afrobeat is one sound within that broad and evolving landscape. When offered to God, cultural expression does not compete for superiority; it joins the wider testimony that every people and every breath belong to Him.
Elohim is the Creator of human creativity. Adonai is Lord over every culture. The gospel does not require every nation to praise with one musical accent. It calls every culture to surrender its gifts to Jesus and let those gifts honour Him.
Reflect: What expression of praise comes naturally from the culture and community God placed around you? Offer it joyfully, while making room to honour the worship of others too.
Lyrics
Elohim… Adonai… Elohim… Adonai… [Verse 1] You are God You are here You are holy You are near Elohim Adonai All I am Is Yours [Chorus] Elohim Adonai Elohim Adonai You are God You are Lord You are worthy Evermore Elohim Adonai Elohim Adonai [Verse 2] Here I stand Here I bow You are with me Even now Take my heart Take my life Elohim Adonai [Chorus] Elohim Adonai Elohim Adonai You are God You are Lord You are worthy Evermore Elohim Adonai Elohim Adonai [Instrumental – acoustic guitar / piano] Elohim… Adonai… [Bridge – quiet, rhythmic repetition] All the glory All the honour All the worship Unto You All the glory All the honour All the worship Unto You Elohim Adonai Elohim Adonai [Final Chorus – remain restrained] Elohim Adonai Elohim Adonai You are God You are Lord You are worthy Evermore Elohim Adonai Elohim Adonai [Outro – very soft] You are God You are Lord Elohim… Adonai… Elohim… Adonai…
Suggested chord chart
Key: A minor · Tempo: 120 BPM · Time: 4/4 NOTE: This is a suggested arrangement for playing along — not a transcription of the recording. Restrained Afrobeat groove; keep the guitar light and syncopated with warm, spacious keys. [Intro / Verse] Am | F | C | G Am | F | G | G [Chorus] Am | F | C | G Am | F | G | Am [Instrumental / Bridge] F | G | Am | Am F | G | E | E [Final Chorus / Outro] Am | F | C | G Repeat softly and resolve on Am
Credits: Music and lyrics: Sandy Rock · Singing & vocals: Kosana 19 · Producer: Sandy R
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