Lyrics
Verse 1
Sikudhani mimi, nimekupa wee (I never thought I’d given you)
Huzuni kiasi hicho (such grief)
Dhambi mingi maombi hayatoki (I sinned so much, I couldn’t pray)
Nisamehe baba (forgive me Father)
Uchovu na uvivu umenijaza moyoni (weariness and laziness fills my heart)
Sina Amani (I have no peace)
Naomba unipe raha, msamaha (Give me rest, forgiveness, I pray)
Naomba uwashe taa (I pray turn on the Lantern)
Pre-Chorus
Popote niendapo, chochote nifanyacho sasa
Nifungue macho
Nipate kuona, na kuhisi
Nipate upako wako
Chorus
Naomba Baba
Ninaomba ee, Mikono nimeinua
Nishike baba,
Unifiche ee, mikononi mwako
Nionyeshe baba
Wema wako, unifanye chombo chako
Ninaomba, Naomba
Baba mie naomba
Verse 2
Sikudhani mimi, (I never thought)
Nikiteleza ah, nakusulubu tema (When I trip, I am crucifying You again)
Uchungu mwingi machozi yakutoka we (Such pain, Your tears flowing)
Nisamehe baba (forgive me Father)
Unizibie ufa nisijenge ukuta bwana, (Blot the cracks so that I don’t have to rebuild the wall Oh Lord)
Umetukuka, (You are Holy)
Naomba unipe raha, msamaha (Give me rest, forgiveness, I pray)
Naomba uwashe taa (I pray turn on the Lantern)
Pre-Chorus
Popote niendapo, na nifanyacho sasa
Nifungue macho
Nipate kuona, na kuhisi
Nipate upako wako
English Translation
Wherever I go, and do
open my eyes
So that I may get to see, and feel
Give me Your anointing
Father I pray
I pray to You, with my hands raised up
Hold me Father, Hide me in Your hands
Show me Father
Your goodness, make me Your Vessel
I pray, Father I pray to You
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Meaning & Inspiration
Naomba Baba gives voice to repentance, spiritual weariness, and dependence on the mercy of God. The singer acknowledges sin, grief, and lost peace, then asks for forgiveness, rest, sight, and renewed anointing. Raised hands and the plea to be held in divine care express surrender rather than self-reliance. The request to become a useful vessel gives the prayer a purpose beyond relief: restoration should lead to faithful service.
Several lines closely reflect biblical prayers. Psalm 51:10-12 asks for a clean heart, a steadfast spirit, and restored joy after sin. The appeal for opened eyes recalls Psalm 119:18, where understanding is sought from God, while the image of a prepared vessel aligns with 2 Timothy 2:21. The lyric moves from confession toward hope without minimizing failure. Its repeated appeal to the Father keeps grace, guidance, and transformation at the center. The English closing restates the Swahili prayer, reinforcing the longing to see clearly, remain sheltered, and display divine goodness through a changed life.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 51:10-12 The psalm asks God for cleansing, renewal, and restored joy after sin.
- Psalm 119:18 The psalmist asks God to open his eyes to see clearly.
- 2 Timothy 2:21 A cleansed vessel is prepared for honorable service.