Esther Smith writes and sings ‘Adze Kor,’ a heartfelt tribute to faith and devotion. She collaborates with Emmanuel Asafo-Adjei to compose the melody. The song is a joyful declaration of surrender to Jesus, blending warm vocals with a simple yet powerful tune.
Released: February 27, 2026
Adze Kor
Esther Smith
Adze Kor Lyrics English Translation by Esther Smith
The lyricist mentions a single, central truth: ‘Without You, I’d be completely alone.’ Esther Smith repeats this line to emphasize her dependence on faith. The words highlight gratitude for salvation, weaving a story of redemption and unwavering belief.
Asɛm yi nti mɛ bɔ no dawuroBecause of this, I’ll spread the word,
Akyerɛ amanand declare it to the nations.
Na ma to ahurusie dwomI’ll sing a joyful song,
Ayi me domfo ayɛto praise my merciful Lord.
Me dze me ho bɛ ma woI will give myself to You,
Jesus, me dze me ho bɛ ma woJesus, I’ll surrender myself to You.
Kyɛ me nyi-i-i-i-imFor I have come to know,
Adze korojust this one thing.
Adze koro na me me nyimThere is only one thing I know,
Nkyɛ me yɛ ɔkobonyiwithout You I’d be completely alone.
Adze koro, adze koro ehJust one thing, only one thing,
Ɛnɛ w’agye me nkwatoday You have saved my life.
Jesus dze me edze nfieJesus has kept me alive through the years,
Kyɛ me nyi-i-i-i-imand I have come to know,
Adze korojust this one thing.
Adze koro na me me nyimThere is only one thing I know,
Nkyɛ me yɛ ɔkobonyiwithout You I’d be completely alone.
Adze koro, adze koro o-o-o-oJust one thing, only one thing,
Ɛnɛ w’agye me nkwatoday You have saved my life.
Jesus dze me edze nfieJesus has kept me alive through the years,
Kyɛ me nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyimand I have truly come to know,
Adze korojust this one thing.
Asɛm yi nti mɛ bɔ no dawuroBecause of this, I’ll spread the word,
Akyerɛ amanand declare it to the nations.
Na ma to ahurusie dwomI’ll sing a joyful song,
Ayi me domfo ayɛto praise my merciful Lord.
Me dze me ho bɛ ma woI will give myself to You,
Jesus, me dze me how bɛ ma woJesus, I’ll surrender myself to You.
Kyɛ me nyi-i-i-i-imFor I have come to know,
Adze korojust this one thing.
Asɛm yi nti mɛ bɔ no dawuroBecause of this, I’ll spread the word,
Akyerɛ amanand declare it to the nations.
Na ma to ahurusie dwomI’ll sing a joyful song,
Ayi me domfo ayɛto praise my merciful Lord.
Me dze me ho bɛ ma woI will give myself to You,
Jesus, me dze me ho bɛ ma woJesus, I’ll surrender myself to You.
Kyɛ me nyi-i-i-i-imFor I have come to know,
Adze korojust this one thing.
Adze koro na me me nyimThere is only one thing I know,
Nkyɛ me yɛ ɔkobonyiwithout You I’d be completely alone.
Adze koro, adze koro ehJust one thing, just one thing oh,
Ɛnɛ w’agye me nkwatoday, you’ve saved my life.
Jesus dze me edze nfieJesus has brought me safely through the years,
Kyɛ me nyi-i-i-i-imgranting me true wisdom.
Adze koroJust one thing,
Adze koro na me me nyimthere’s only one thing I know,
Nkyɛ me yɛ ɔkobonyiotherwise, I’d be nothing but a lost wanderer.
Adze koro, adze koro o-o-o-oJust one thing, just one thing oh.
Ɛnɛ w’agye me nkwaToday, you’ve saved my life.
Jesus dze me edze nfieJesus has brought me safely through the years,
Kyɛ me nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyimgranting me true wisdom.
Adze koroJust one thing.
Asɛm yi nti mɛ bɔ no dawuroBecause of this, I’ll proclaim your word,
Akyerɛ amansharing it with all the nations,
Na ma to ahurusie dwomand I’ll sing a joyful song,
Ayi me domfo ayɛto praise my gracious God.
Me dze me ho bɛ ma woI’ll surrender myself completely to you,
Jesus, me dze me ho bɛ ma woJesus, I’m giving my life entirely to you,
Kyɛ me nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyimas you grant me true wisdom.
Adze koroJust one thing.
Asɛm yi nti mɛ bɔ no dawuroBecause of this, I’ll proclaim your word,
M’akyerɛ (akyerɛ aman)sharing it (with all the nations),
Na ma to ahurusie dwomand I’ll sing a joyful song,
(Ayi me) Daddy Jesus n’ayɛ (domfo ayɛ)(to praise) Daddy Jesus (my gracious God).
Me dze me ho bɛ ma woI’ll surrender myself completely to you,
Jesus, me dze me ho bɛ ma woJesus, I’m giving my life entirely to you,
Kyɛ me nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyimas you grant me true wisdom.
Adze koroJust one thing.
Asɛm yi nti mɛ bɔ no dawuroBecause of this, I’ll proclaim your word,
Akyerɛ amansharing it with all the nations,
Na ma to ahurusie dwomand I’ll sing a joyful song,
Ayi me domfo ayɛto praise my gracious God.
Me dze me ho bɛ ma woI’ll surrender myself completely to you,
Jesus, me dze me ho bɛ ma woJesus, I’m giving my life entirely to you,
Kyɛ me nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyimas you grant me true wisdom.
Adze koroJust one thing.
Asɛm yi nti mɛ bɔ no dawuroBecause of this, I’ll proclaim your word,
Akyerɛ amansharing it with all the nations,
Na ma to ahurusie dwomand I’ll sing a joyful song,
(Ayi me) Daddy Jesus n’ayɛ (domfo ayɛ)(to praise) Daddy Jesus (my gracious God).
Me dze me ho bɛ ma woI’ll surrender myself to you,
Jesus, me dze me ho bɛ ma woJesus, I’ll give myself completely to you.
Kyɛ me nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyimLead me ever forward,
Adze korothat’s the one thing I ask.
Asɛm yi nti mɛ bɔ no dawuroBecause of this, I’ll proclaim the news,
Akyerɛ amandeclaring it to all the nations.
Na ma to ahurusie dwomAnd I’ll sing a song of pure joy,
(Ayi me) Daddy Jesus n’ayɛ (domfo ayɛ)praising my Father Jesus for His goodness.
Me dze me ho bɛ ma woI’ll surrender myself to you,
Jesus, me dze me ho bɛ ma woJesus, I’ll give myself completely to you.
Kyɛ me nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyi-nyimLead me ever forward,
Adze korothat’s the one thing I ask.
Asɛm yi nti mɛ bɔ no dawuroBecause of this, I’ll proclaim the news,
Akyerɛ amandeclaring it to all the nations.
Na ma to ahurusie dwomAnd I’ll sing a song of pure joy,
(Ayi me) Daddy Jesus n’ayɛ (domfo ayɛ)praising my Father Jesus for His goodness.
Me dze me ho bɛ ma woI’ll surrender myself to you,
Jesus, me dze me ho bɛ ma woJesus, I’ll give myself completely to you.
Kyɛ me nyi-i-i-i-imLead me ever forward,
Adze korothat’s the one thing I ask.
Asɛm yi nti mɛ bɔ no dawuroBecause of this, I’ll proclaim the news,
Akyerɛ amandeclaring it to all the nations.
Na ma to ahurusie dwomAnd I’ll sing a song of pure joy,
Ayi me domfo ayɛpraising my gracious Lord’s goodness.
Me dze me ho bɛ ma woI’ll surrender myself to you,
Jesus, me dze me ho bɛ ma woJesus, I’ll give myself completely to you.
Kyɛ me nyi-i-i-i-imLead me ever forward,
Adze korothat’s the one thing I ask.
Adze Kor Music Video
If you want to understand ‘Adze Kor,’ the lyrics offer a message of gratitude and surrender. Esther Smith stars in this song, delivering a heartfelt expression of faith in Jesus.