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Basuka Ulungile by Ayanda Ntanzi cover art

Ayanda Ntanzi - Basuka Ulungile Lyrics

Artist:
Ayanda Ntanzi

Lyrics

Basuka baye zweni Beshumayela izwi
Basuka baye zweni Beshumayela izwi
Basuka baye zweni Beshumayela izwi
Basuka baye zweni Beshumayela izwi
Ehh kusho enyukela Phezulu ezulwini
Ohh Basuka baye zweni Beshumayela izwi
Basuka baye zweni Beshumayela izwi
Ohh Basuka baye zweni Beshumayela izwi


Ohh basuka baye zweni Beshumayela izwi
Ehh kusho engukela Phezulu ezulwini
Ohh basuka baye zweni Beshumayela izwi
Ehh kusho engukela Phezulu ezulwini
Ohh basuka baye zweni Beshumayela izwi
Laphalal’ igazi lakho Ulungile wena
Laphalal’ igazi lakho Ulungile wena
Ulungile wena Ulungile wena
Ulungile wena Ulungile wena
Ulungile wena Ulungile wena
Ulungile wena Ulungile wena


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Meaning & Inspiration

"Basuka Ulungile" joins a call to proclaim the word with praise for the one who shed blood. The opening lines repeatedly send people into the world to preach, giving the song a missional movement rather than a private focus. It then turns toward ascent into heaven and the confession "Ulungile wena," which praises the goodness of the one addressed. The repeated lines give both the sending and the praise a communal character.

The command to go into all the world and proclaim the gospel clearly echoes Mark 16:15. The reference to shed blood also fits Ephesians 1:7, which speaks of redemption through Christ's blood. Acts 1:9 provides the ascension image that appears in the lyrics. These three themes present a compact gospel pattern: Christ redeems, ascends and sends his followers to proclaim the message.

Related Scripture

  • Mark 16:15 Jesus commands his followers to go into all the world and proclaim the gospel.
  • Ephesians 1:7 Redemption and forgiveness are connected with Christ's blood.
  • Acts 1:9 Jesus is taken up before the disciples' eyes.