Nigerian singer, songwriter and photographer Ty Bello turns devotional on a record titled “I only have eyes for you.” It’s track eight on her “I Speak Lamb” album.
The title echoes an old love standard, but here the devotion fits a worship setting. Ty Bello is also a philanthropist, and her songs often speak hope. One review describes it as a song about undying passion.
Soft instrumentation frames her voice, so the intimacy comes through first. The tempo stays unhurried, and the melody has plenty of space to breathe. It arrives mid-album, so it works as a calm pause.
Ty Bello sings alone here, and the lack of guests keeps things personal. Her voice sounds close, like a prayer spoken in private. Because she writes songs herself, the words carry a lived feeling.
The idea is devotion, so every line points to one focus. That fits the album’s themes of prayer, surrender and faith. Meanwhile, the title makes the message easy to remember.
This one works because it is quiet and honest. Although it’s a love song in tone, it keeps the worship at the centre.
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