“Adonai (Live)” by Elisha Erese is a Christian worship song centred on the greatness, lordship and sovereignty of God. The song was originally released as a seven-minute single on September 14, 2025, before its live version became part of Erese’s Heart Cry (Live) album, released on June 25, 2026. The live recording runs for almost ten minutes, giving the worship session room to develop beyond a conventional song format.
The title “Adonai” is a Hebrew title used for God and commonly understood as “Lord” or “my Lord.” That meaning gives the song its central worship posture: recognising God as the One who deserves reverence, surrender and complete devotion. Instead of treating worship simply as a musical expression, “Adonai” directs attention to the identity of God and the believer’s response to His authority.
The song sits at the heart of Heart Cry (Live), appearing as the fifth track on the eight-song project alongside “Heart Cry,” “Psalm 63,” “Heart Your Throne,” “One Spirit,” “Emmanuel,” “You and I Jesus” and “Temple.” The complete live album runs for about 88 minutes, making it an extended worship project rather than a collection of short standalone recordings. For listeners, “Adonai” carries the kind of message that fits personal prayer, quiet reflection and extended worship. Its focus on God’s lordship invites the believer to move beyond simply asking God for things and instead recognise Him for who He is. In that sense, the song becomes an expression of surrender: acknowledging God as Lord and allowing that truth to shape the heart of worship.
