Adawnage Band - Naomba baba Lyrics
Lyrics
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)
Popote niendapo, chochote nifanyacho sasa
Nifungue macho
Nipate kuona, na kuhisi
Nipate upako wako
Naomba Baba
Ninaomba ee, Mikono nimeinua
Nishike baba,
Unifiche ee, mikononi mwako
Nionyeshe baba
Wema wako, unifanye chombo chako
Ninaomba, Naomba
Baba mie naomba
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)
Popote niendapo, na nifanyacho sasa
Nifungue macho
Nipate kuona, na kuhisi
Nipate upako wako
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
Video
Adawnage Band - Naomba (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Adawnage Band released their poignant spiritual plea, "Naomba baba," on December 2, 2016, offering a raw, honest confession that resonates deeply with anyone navigating the complexities of faith and human fallibility. The song immediately plunges into the profound ache of a soul burdened by its own missteps, articulating a truth often felt but rarely vocalized with such vulnerable clarity. It begins with a staggering admission, "Sikudhani mimi, nimekupa wee Huzuni kiasi hicho," confessing an unknowing contribution to divine grief, a realization that one's actions have caused sorrow to the very Creator who loves them. This acknowledgment transcends simple guilt, reflecting the sentiment in Ephesians 4:30 where our actions can grieve the Holy Spirit. The subsequent line, "Dhambi mingi maombi hayatoki Nisamehe baba," paints a vivid picture of the spiritual paralysis brought on by extensive sin, where the weight of wrongdoing stifles even the ability to pray, driving the soul to a desperate cry for forgiveness, mirroring the conviction found in Psalm 32:3-5 before true confession brings relief.
The narrative deepens as the song explores the internal landscape of a soul adrift, declaring, "Uchovu na uvivu umenijaza moyoni Sina Amani," revealing a spiritual weariness and idleness that has robbed inner peace. This condition is a stark contrast to the rest offered by Christ in Matthew 11:28-30, and the singer yearns for this lost tranquility. The prayer then becomes a fervent request for restoration: "Naomba unipe raha, msamaha Naomba uwashe taa," a heartfelt plea for rest and forgiveness, coupled with the powerful imagery of asking God to "turn on the lantern." This "lantern" signifies divine illumination, guidance, and truth, echoing Psalm 119:105, which describes God’s word as a lamp for our feet and a light for our path, dispelling the darkness of confusion and spiritual blindness. The chorus, a repeated supplication, encapsulates the core message of complete surrender and dependence on God: "Naomba Baba Ninaomba ee, Mikono nimeinua Nishike baba, Unifiche ee, mikononi mwako Nionyeshe baba Wema wako, unifanye chombo chako." With hands raised in a posture of submission and worship (1 Timothy 2:8), the singer asks for divine protection, to be held and hidden within God's secure embrace (John 10:28-29), to be shown His inherent goodness (Exodus 33:19), and ultimately, to be fashioned into a useful instrument for His purpose, a vessel for honor, as described in 2 Timothy 2:20-21.
One of the most profound moments in "Naomba baba" comes with the line, "Nikiteleza ah, nakusulubu tema," which translates to "When I trip, I am crucifying You again." This piercing self-awareness connects personal failure directly to the suffering of Christ, suggesting that every sin is a re-infliction of pain upon the Savior, a concept powerfully invoked in Hebrews 6:6. This deepens the sense of remorse and reinforces the infinite cost of sin, making the subsequent plea for forgiveness all the more desperate and sincere. The imagery continues with, "Unizibie ufa nisijenge ukuta bwana," a unique and striking metaphor requesting God to mend the internal fractures and prevent the rebuilding of barriers—a "wall"—that would further separate the individual from divine intimacy. This speaks to the mending of a broken spirit and a desire to avoid patterns that create distance from God, acknowledging His holiness amidst personal brokenness. Ultimately, "Naomba baba" is a profound testament to the human journey of repentance, the desperate need for divine grace, and the unwavering hope that God, in His goodness, will always welcome a contrite heart, illuminate the path, and transform a broken vessel into one fit for His service. It stands as a timeless prayer for all who seek reconciliation, rest, and purpose in the divine presence.