A beautiful combination of three powerful houses of worship comes alive on this song. Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States meet in one joyful sound through Moses Bliss, Philippa Hanna and Israel Houghton. Three continents. Three distinct voices. One Kingdom expression. The result is a celebration that carries both depth and pure excitement.
Spontaneity is one of the strongest signatures in this track, and it shows right from the beginning. The song opens with the unmistakable voice of Moses Bliss, followed by Philippa Hanna, who further sets the tone for what becomes an unending stream of praise, joy and celebration. From the very first line the atmosphere is alive. This is not the kind of song you can sit still for. The rhythm, the lyrics and the energy carry that irresistible joy that makes your body move on its own.
That is exactly how citizens of the Kingdom celebrate. In a Kingdom where we have been purchased by the blood of the risen King, joy is natural. When you know who you are, you rejoice with boldness. The declaration “I know who I am, I have the right to remain a citizen in Jesus” becomes more than a line. It becomes a reminder of identity.
At its core, this song is a declaration of our identity in Christ. It echoes the truth of 1 Peter 2 verse 9 which says that we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation and a people belonging to God. The song captures that reality beautifully. Every lyric is a reminder that our citizenship is divine, our identity is secure and our joy is rooted in Christ.
The excitement rises as the chorus “I am, I am, I am a citizen” fills the room. That joyful proclamation flows straight into a vibrant African praise sequence. Songs like “Hey hey my God is good oo, everything na double double” amplify the moment. In African worship, this expresses confidence that whatever God gives comes in a multiplied measure. The medley continues with more familiar praise chants that lift the atmosphere even higher.
The spontaneity does not stop there. Israel Houghton steps in with the timeless “I am trading my sorrow, I am trading my pain,” and suddenly the room is united in a warm chant of amen, amen. Just when it feels like the journey is settling, Moses Bliss brings in another energetic lift and a fresh burst of African praise begins again.
The song eventually finds a beautiful landing with a worship flow of “Jehovah ehh, Jehovah ahh,” which closes the entire experience with reverence and gratitude. After all the dancing, joy and celebration, the song ends by bringing every heart back to the place of thanksgiving.
If you want to dance as the citizen of the Kingdom that you are, this is the anthem to play. I have been vibing to it for days and the joy has not reduced.
