Lyrics
Verse 1
Bwana u sehemu yangu,
Rafiki yangu, wewe,
Katika safari yangu,
Tatembea na wewe.
Chorus
Pamoja na wewe,
Pamoja na wewe,
Katika safari yangu,
Tatembea na wewe.
Verse 2
Mali hapa sikutaka,
Ili niheshimiwe,
Na yanikute mashaka,
Sawasawa na wewe.
Chorus
Pamoja na wewe,
Pamoja na wewe,
Heri nikute mashaka,
Sawasawa na wewe.
Verse 3
Niongoze safarini,
Mbele unichukue,
Mlangoni mwa mbinguni,
Niingie na wewe.
Chorus
Pamoja na wewe,
Pamoja na wewe,
Mlangoni mwa mbinguni,
Niingie na wewe.
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Pamoja Na Wewe” (Together with You) by Ali Mukhwana is a Swahili hymn of companionship with the Lord on life’s road. The first verse calls God “my portion” and “my friend,” and says, “Katika safari yangu, nitatembea na wewe” (on my way, I will walk with you). The chorus repeats the phrase “pamoja na wewe,” keeping the focus on walking with him.
The second verse says the singer did not seek wealth here for the sake of being honored, and would rather face hardship in the same way as the Lord. The last verse asks God to lead on the road, to take the singer forward, and to bring them in at the door of heaven together with him.
The theme of God as portion recalls Psalm 73:26, the walk with him is close to Psalm 23:4, and the choice of hardship over earthly honor echoes Hebrews 11:25. The tone is humble, trusting, and simple.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 73:26 God as the portion of the heart
- Psalm 23:4 Walking with the Lord through hard places
- Hebrews 11:25 Choosing hardship with God’s people over passing pleasure