Ali Mukhwana - Nikuabudu Lyrics
Lyrics
Hakuna Mungu mwingine
Kama na wewe Yesu
Tunaliabudu jina lako mfalme
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Wewe ni zaidi ya mshindi
Wewe ni zaidi ya mshindi
Tangu enzi unaitwa Mungu
Unaitwa Mungu mwema
Ni nani mwingine aliye kama wewe
Wewe bwana
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Hakuna kama wewe Yesu
Hakuna mwenye neema kama yako mfalme
Kwani mi ni nani unitunuku hivi baba
(Unitunuku hivi baba)
Umenipa uwezo wa kuona siku nyingine
Umenipa uhai bwana
Mausia yako kaiweka sahihi
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Katika majaribu Ayubu alishinda
Wana wa Israeli ukawashindania
Na mimi najua utanishindania
Yote unayopitia Mungu yuko pamoja na wewe
Kile nakuomba mpe sifa zote
Kwako Yesu
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Nakupa zote
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Nakupa zote bwana
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
Ali Mukhwana's "Nikuabudu," released on October 18, 2020, as part of his "Watakusema" album, emerges as a profound declaration of unwavering faith and devotion. The song, whose title directly translates to "I will worship You," encapsulates a deep spiritual reverence, inviting listeners into a posture of profound adoration for the divine. It is a testament to God’s unparalleled nature, His constant presence, and His boundless grace, told through Mukhwana’s earnest expression of personal conviction and communal praise.
The song’s essence unfolds as a powerful affirmation of God's supremacy, beginning with the foundational truth, "Hakuna Mungu mwingine kama na wewe Yesu" (There is no other God like You, Jesus). This opening line immediately establishes the core message: God stands alone, incomparable in His majesty and power, a sentiment echoed throughout Scripture in passages like Isaiah 45:5, where God declares, "I am the Lord, and there is no other; besides me there is no God." The repeated refrain, "Sifa na maabudu, zote ni zako" (Praise and worship, all belong to You), serves as a spiritual anchor, continually drawing the heart back to the rightful recipient of all glory, aligning with Revelation 4:11 that proclaims, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power."
Mukhwana delves into the character of God, describing Him as "zaidi ya mshindi" (more than a conqueror), a beautiful resonance with Romans 8:37, which assures believers that "in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." The lyrics further emphasize God's eternal nature and inherent goodness: "Tangu enzi unaitwa Mungu, Unaitwa Mungu mwema" (From ancient times You are called God, You are called good God). This speaks to God's timeless existence, as seen in Psalm 90:2, and His unchanging benevolence, affirmed in Psalm 100:5: "For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever." The rhetorical question, "Ni nani mwingine aliye kama wewe?" (Who else is like You?), powerfully underscores His uniqueness, mirroring biblical inquiries like Psalm 86:8, "Among the gods there is none like you, Lord."
The personal touch deepens as Mukhwana humbly reflects on God's grace: "Kwani mi ni nani unitunuku hivi baba?" (Who am I that You would bestow such gifts upon me, Father?). This echoes the profound humility found in Psalm 8:4, "What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?" He acknowledges God's daily mercies and life-sustaining power: "Umenipa uwezo wa kuona siku nyingine, Umenipa uhai bwana" (You've given me the ability to see another day, You've given me life, Lord). This gratitude for life and new beginnings is a powerful reminder of Lamentations 3:22-23, which speaks of God's mercies being "new every morning." The line "Mausia yako kaiweka sahihi" (Your commandments I have kept well/true) signifies a commitment to obedience born out of love, aligning with the spirit of Psalm 119:105, which describes God’s word as a lamp to one’s feet.
A truly inspiring section of the song draws upon biblical narratives to strengthen faith in God’s intervention. Mukhwana references Job's perseverance and God's deliverance of the Israelites: "Katika majaribu Ayubu alishinda, Wana wa Israeli ukawashindania" (In trials, Job overcame; You fought for the children of Israel). These powerful allusions serve as anchors of hope, with Job representing enduring faith (James 5:11) and the Israelites' Exodus experience showcasing God's protective power (Exodus 14:14). Crucially, Mukhwana brings this divine faithfulness into the present, declaring, "Na mimi najua utanishindania, Yote unayopitia Mungu yuko pamoja na wewe" (And I know You will fight for me; Whatever you go through, God is with you). This personal assurance is a comforting promise, directly reflecting verses like Deuteronomy 31:6, "He will never leave you nor forsake you," and Isaiah 41:10, "So do not fear, for I am with you." The song culminates in a heartfelt surrender, with Mukhwana’s fervent request: "Kile nakuomba mpe sifa zote Kwako Yesu" (What I ask is to give all praise to You, Jesus), a true act of worship, offering "Nakupa zote bwana" (I give You all, Lord), echoing Romans 12:1 to offer one's body as a living sacrifice. "Nikuabudu" stands as a moving invitation to fully engage in worship, a profound musical sermon that reinforces core biblical truths and encourages a deep, personal relationship with God.