Dan Em - Tunakuabudu - Wastahili ewe Bwana Kupokea utukufu Lyrics
Lyrics
Tunakuabudu Bwana
Tunakuabudu.
Tunakuabudu Jehovah
Tunakuabudu.
Tukisema
Wastahili ewe Bwana
Wastahili ewe Bwaa
Wastahili ewe Bwana
Kupokea Utukufu.
Tunakuinua Bwana
Tunauinuia
Tunakubariki Bwana
Tunakukubariki
Tunakuheshimu Bwana
Tunakuheshimu
Wastahili ewe Bwana
Wastahili ewe Bwana
Wastahili ewe Bwana
Kupokea Utukufu.
Video
Tunakuabudu Bwana. Dan Em
Meaning & Inspiration
"Tunakuabudu - Wastahili ewe Bwana Kupokea utukufu" by Dan Em, released on March 5, 2023, immediately anchors itself as a profound and unwavering declaration of divine worship. The song's very title, translating to "We Worship You - You Are Worthy, Lord, to Receive Glory," sets the stage for a spiritual journey that is both deeply personal and universally resonant within the Christian faith. It is not merely a tune; it is a direct address, a focused theological statement about the inherent nature of God and the appropriate human response of unreserved praise.
The composition unfolds as a meditative yet powerful stream of adoration, beginning with the fundamental act of devotion. "Tunakuabudu Bwana, Tunakuabudu Jehovah" (We worship You, Lord; We worship You, Jehovah) establishes an intimate, reverent connection, inviting individuals to prostrate themselves spiritually before their Creator. This repeated invocation resonates with numerous scriptural calls for worship, such as Psalm 95:6, which urges, "Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." The deliberate inclusion of "Jehovah" powerfully references God's personal covenant name, reminding us of His eternal, self-existent nature and unwavering faithfulness through all generations. This recognition of God's identity forms the bedrock upon which the entire song builds its majestic structure of praise.
At the very core of this song, and indeed all authentic spiritual expression, is the resounding declaration of God’s absolute worthiness: "Wastahili ewe Bwana... Kupokea Utukufu" (You are worthy, Lord, to receive glory). This is far more than a simple acknowledgment; it is an echo of the grand, celestial anthems described in the book of Revelation. Revelation 4:11 proclaims, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." Dan Em masterfully captures this eternal truth, presenting God's worthiness not as something that needs to be earned or bestowed, but as an intrinsic quality stemming from His very essence as the all-powerful Creator and Sustainer. The message firmly reminds us that our worship is not a favor we extend, but a just and proper response to His supreme majesty and unmatched holiness.
Building upon this foundation of worship and worthiness, the song broadens its scope to include other vital facets of devotion, each reinforcing the central theme. "Tunakuinua Bwana" (We lift You up, Lord) speaks to an act of exaltation, a deliberate choice to elevate God above all other concerns and entities in our lives. This aligns perfectly with passages like Isaiah 25:1, where the prophet declares, "O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure." To lift God up means acknowledging His sovereignty, limitless power, and incomparable nature in every aspect of our existence. Similarly, "Tunakubariki Bwana" (We bless You, Lord) might seem paradoxical, as God is the ultimate source of all blessings. However, it signifies our active acknowledgment of His infinite goodness and our vocal declaration of His blessedness, mirroring Psalm 103:1, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!" It is an act of recognizing His greatness and responding with the praise that is inherently due to Him.
The expression of devotion culminates with "Tunakuheshimu Bwana" (We honor You, Lord), completing a comprehensive spectrum of adoration. To honor God means treating Him with the utmost respect, reverence, and deference, recognizing His supreme authority and divine character. Proverbs 3:9 instructs us, "Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce," indicating that true honor transcends mere words, manifesting in our actions, priorities, and lifestyle. Dan Em's song powerfully encourages a complete surrender to God's authority, recognizing His preeminent position in every fiber of our being. Each subsequent return to the declaration of "Wastahili ewe Bwana Kupokea Utukufu" acts as a profound anchor, drawing all these expressions of lifting up, blessing, and honoring back to the foundational, undeniable truth of God's unmatched worthiness to receive all glory. This song functions as a spiritual mirror, reflecting the heart's deepest aspirations to acknowledge and adore the One who truly deserves it, inspiring every soul to join in this timeless and essential declaration of divine praise.