Yara Sare



Behind the Song



The more correct heading here will actually be "Surrounding the Song", but for the culture let's still keep it as "Behind the song".

The song was written in 2006 and was first performed by the Redeemed Christian Fellowship (RCF), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (Lautech) Choir.
This song holds a lot of pleasant memories for me, and lessons too.
I remembered the habit of writing songs for other choristers to sing not simply for that reason but also because I was very shy. I could not imagine myself standing in front of many people to speak not to talk of perform a song. Well the Choir director, a dear sister, won't have it my way. I must stand before the perceptive and sharp eyes of hundreds of students and as if that's not enough, I must sing. I wanted it otherwise, hidden amongst the choristers. "You are a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden", I thought of this in retrospect, however I don't know what my thoughts were but I can remember that I was scared.

Being scared of doing a right thing is not a big deal really, going on to do what one is scared of nonetheless is the mark of courage. I thank God that I was "forced" to sing this song, if I had not, I probably will be more shy than I am today. Everything indeed work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. 

To God's purpose and its numerous benefits is this song calling you. To The Father, it says "Hark, come!"

The Song

The song is in Yoruba and it is about The Father's longing to see a prodigal child return. It tells of the need for believers to be prepared for the return of Jesus Christ and finally for the child that is distant to return immediately. Enjoy responsibly.


The Lyrics

Written in Yoruba language, the lyrics loosely translated is as follows:

Verse 1

I heard a sweet voice saying child come home
to every soul who is far away
listen to the Father's voice saying "child return quickly"
quick, hurry, return to the father

Chorus

quick, hurry, return home
Jesus will soon return
quick, hurry, return home

Verse 2

I heard the voice of those saying "Father blow the trumpet"
those who are ready saying "Jesus come quickly"
If Jesus should come are we ready?
If Jesus comes and says "it's time" are you ready?

Vamp

I am expecting you
my child come home 
I am longing for you
I am expecting you
my child run home
I am looking out for you

Come home
Come home
Run

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