Lyrics
Niko chini ya miguu yako
Inayong'ara kuliko shaba
Nimeinama natamani nikujue
Nione tumaini la mwito wako
Ninakupenda, ninakupenda
Ninakupenda, ninakupenda
Ninakupenda, ninakupenda
Ninakupenda, ninakupenda
Yesu, Yesu
Yesu, Yesu uuh
Unajua kusamehe, unajua kusahau
Ulijua udhaifu wangu
Ukanipenda hivyo hivyo
Wala hukujali huko nilikotokea
Ukanipenda hivyo hivyo
Jinsi nilivyo
Ninakupenda, ninakupenda
Ninakupenda, ninakupenda
Yesu uu, Yesu uu
Yesu uu, Yesu uu
Ninapolia wewe ndiwe faraja
Nikipita kwenye moto unapita na mimi
Nikipita kwenye miba unapita na mimi
Kwenye maji mengi uko na mimi
Mpenzi wa kweli hujawai niacha
Kila siku za maisha uko na mimi
Unajua kusamehe, unajua kusahau
Ulijua udhaifu wangu, ukanipenda hivyo
Ninakupenda, ninakupenda
Ninakupenda, ninakupenda
Yesu uu, Yesu uu
Yesu uu, Yesu uu
Ukaona lugha yangu haitoshi
Ukanipa ya kwako, ili tuongee vizuri
Mimi na wewe
kwa roho mtakatifu sasa nanena
Tunaongea kwa siri mimi na wewe
Ninakupenda, ninakupenda
Ninakupenda, ninakupenda
Yesu uu, Yesu uu
Yesu uu, Yesu uu
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Meaning & Inspiration
Boaz Danken’s "Ninakupenda Yesu" carries a posture of humility and intimate devotion. The opening image of lying at Jesus’ feet, beneath feet brighter than bronze, echoes worship that recognizes His majesty while drawing close in personal love. The repeated declaration "Ninakupenda" is not sentimental; it grows out of a profound awareness that Jesus already knows human weakness and loves without conditions. The lyrics speak of being loved "just as I am," before any pretense is possible.
The middle verses trace God’s companionship through fire, thorns, and deep waters—imagery reminiscent of Isaiah’s promises about passing through trials without being consumed. There is a tenderness in the line that Jesus never leaves, a faithful presence that turns suffering into intimacy.
The final section shifts to language itself: human words are insufficient, so the Spirit enables a secret, holy conversation between the believer and Christ. This song presents love as both response and gift, rooted in divine initiative and sustained by the Spirit’s own voice.