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.
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Tunakuabudu” is a concise Swahili worship song built around direct expressions of adoration, blessing, honor, and exaltation. Its repeated address to the Lord and Jehovah keeps the lyric focused on God rather than on the worshipper’s circumstances. Each short declaration functions like a congregational response, allowing the central confession to remain simple and memorable.
The refrain that calls the Lord worthy to receive glory closely echoes the worship surrounding God’s throne in Revelation 4:11. In that biblical scene, heavenly worship acknowledges that glory, honor, and power belong to the Creator. The song uses the same language to unite worship with reverence: the Lord is lifted up, blessed, and honored because he is worthy. Repetition does not add a new narrative, but strengthens the single act of devotion at the center of the lyric. Its economy gives the song the character of a sustained prayer of praise.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 4:11 The verse declares the Lord worthy to receive glory, honor, and power.
- Psalm 95:6 The psalm calls worshippers to bow before the Lord their Maker.