Angel Magoti - My Soul Says Yes Swahili (Moyo Wakubali) Lyrics
Lyrics
Moyo wakubali kubali kubali
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Moyo wakubali kubali kubali
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Utakoniita nitakwenda
Ukinituma nitafanya
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
When You call me I will answer
Where You lead me God I will answer
My soul says Yes, Says Yes to Your will
Utakoniita nitakwenda
Ukinituma nitafanya
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Moyo wakubali kubali kubali
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Moyo wakubali kubali kubali
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Kama ni tatizo linakuja
Kama umesema Bwana mimi nitakubali
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Najua wanitengeza wanitengeneza
Ili mimi niwe stronger stronger stronger
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Moyo wakubali kubali kubali
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Moyo wakubali kubali kubali
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Moyo wakubali sitalalamika Yesu
Moyo wakubali
Moyo wakubali kubali kubali
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Moyo wakubali kubali kubali
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Moyo wakubali kubali kubali
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Moyo wakubali kubali kubali
Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako
Video
MY SOUL SAYS YES SWAHILI (live recorded at PRAISE INFINITY CONCERT @2017)
Meaning & Inspiration
Angel Magoti's "My Soul Says Yes Swahili (Moyo Wakubali)," released on September 17, 2019, emerges as a profound declaration of unwavering faith and complete surrender to divine will. The song’s title, translating to "My Heart Agrees" or "My Heart Accepts," sets the tone for a deeply spiritual journey, articulating a believer's commitment to God's path, regardless of circumstance. It speaks to a heart that has found peace and purpose in acknowledging a higher authority, choosing obedience over personal desire. This powerful message resonates deeply, exploring the often-challenging yet ultimately rewarding decision to align one's life with God’s unchanging love and perfect plan.
The core meaning of "Moyo Wakubali" is one of active, joyful submission to God's leading. The lyrics "Moyo wakubali kwa mapenzi yako" (My heart agrees/accepts Your will/love) are a repeated refrain, solidifying the central theme of a soul saying "yes" to God. This isn't a passive acceptance, but an eager response, as further clarified by "Utakoniita nitakwenda, Ukinituma nitafanya" (When You call me I will go, When You send me I will do). This commitment mirrors the posture of prophets and disciples throughout scripture, from Isaiah's immediate "Here am I. Send me!" (Isaiah 6:8) to the readiness exemplified by the apostles. It reflects a life lived in accordance with Christ's teaching to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33), trusting that all other needs will be met within that divine framework. The song calls us to a radical obedience, echoing the sentiment of Romans 12:1-2, urging us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds to discern His good, pleasing, and perfect will.
Beyond mere obedience, "Moyo Wakubali" delves into the acceptance of life's inevitable challenges as part of God's design. The lines "Kama ni tatizo linakuja, Kama umesema Bwana mimi nitakubali" (If trouble comes, if You have said it Lord, I will accept it) reveal a mature faith that embraces adversity without resentment. This perspective aligns beautifully with the scriptural truth that trials are not random misfortunes but purposeful instruments in God's hands. James 1:2-4 encourages believers to "consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." The song articulates this profound trust, understanding that even in hardship, God is working all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). It's a testament to the peace that comes from surrendering control and fully trusting in God's sovereign hand, knowing He is intimately involved in every aspect of our journey.
The ultimate aim of this divine acceptance, as the song beautifully conveys, is personal transformation and spiritual strengthening. "Najua wanitengeza wanitengeneza, Ili mimi niwe stronger stronger stronger" (I know You are making me, You are preparing me, so I can be stronger) speaks to God's refining work in a believer's life. This process of being "made stronger" is not just about enduring difficulty, but about being molded into the image of Christ, gaining resilience and character through the power of the Holy Spirit. Just as a potter molds clay, God shapes us through our experiences, both joyous and challenging, to become vessels fit for His purpose. Philippians 4:13 boldly declares, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," a verse that perfectly encapsulates the song's emphasis on divine empowerment. When our hearts say yes to God's will, even when it means walking through the valley, we discover His grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). The concluding resolve, "Moyo wakubali sitalalamika Yesu" (My heart accepts, I will not complain, Jesus), serves as a powerful reminder to approach life with gratitude and faith, resisting the temptation to grumble, as instructed in Philippians 2:14. Angel Magoti's "My Soul Says Yes" is not merely a song; it is a heartfelt prayer, a declaration of faith, and a powerful encouragement for anyone seeking to live a life fully surrendered to God's divine and strengthening will.