D’un seul Chœur
D'une seule voix
Toucher les cœurs et les nations
Mille et une voix, un message
Chanter les merveilles du royaume
Kwa mapendo inawezekana
Avec nos flammes et nos appels
Nous irons jusqu'au bout
Pour partager les rêves
Oh oh oh oh
Ohooooh
Let's share the dearms!
Ni maajabu! Tosimbana Maboko
Ni maajabu! sa bonté nous établit
Avec Jésus! Nous sommes la lumière du monde.
Ooh ooh ooh oh oh oh oh
Ooh ooh ooh oh oh oh oh
(Eh ni Maajabu! Ehehh)
Ni maajabu! Tosimbana Maboko
(Tosimbana maboko!)
Ni Maajabu! sa bonté nous établit
(avec Jésus! Oohh eeeh)
Avec Jésus! Nous sommes la lumière du monde.
Ooh ooh ooh oh oh oh oh
Ooh ooh ooh oh oh oh oh
Pour partager les rêves
(Oui pour partager les rêves).
Oh oh oh oh ohhhh
Let's share the dreams!
The dreams ....ohhh ohh
(Ni maajabu Tosimbana Maboko)
L’unité du Saint-Esprit!
(Ni maajabu, Sa bonté nous établit)
Nous irons jusqu’aux extrémités de la terre!
(Avec Jésus! Nous sommes la lumière du monde.)
Oh tu es Dieu
Tu ne changes pas
Oui Il règne
Nul n’est comme toi
Ehhh eeeehhhhehhh
Oh ni Maajabu! Ah ah ah
Ni maajabu! Tosimbana Maboko
(Let's sing together now!)
Ni maajabu! sa bonté nous établit
Avec Jésus! Nous sommes la lumière du monde.
Ooh ooh ooh oh oh oh oh
Uko Mungu wa ba mungu
We mfalme wa bafalme
Wohh
Pamoja tuta weza!
Pamoja eh eh!
Na Yesu tuta weza!
Pamoja Eh eh!
Le miracle est possible eh!
Elongo naye ekosimba ah!
Le miracle est possible!
Let us stay together!
Pamoja tuta weza (Maajabu! Maajabu!Maajabu!)
Pamoja eh eh !(ni Maajabu!). (come on everybody)
Na Yesu tuta weza! (Maajabu! Maajabu! Maajabu!)
Pamoja eh eh! (ni Maajabu!). (Let’s go! Come on everybody)
Pamoja tuta weza! (Maajabu! Maajabu! Maajabu!)
Pamoja eh eh !(ni Maajabu!). (come on everybody)
Beto simbana maboko,
(Tenons nous main dans la main)
Kintuadi beto ke sala bimangu.
(ensemble nous ferons des exploits)
Na yesu betu ke kuenda na ntuala.
(Avec Jésus nous irons de l'avant)
Bumosi ke salaka ngolo,
(L'union fait la force)
Tosangisi mingongo,
to yembi na motema
pour voir ton talent s’exprimer
Elekya na motema makambo eko changer eh
to kamwisa mokili elongo eh
Maajabu!
Pamoja
Pamoja Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Deborah Lukalu's song "Pamoja" delivers a powerful message of unity and faith through shared purpose. The title "Pamoja," meaning "together" in Swahili, encapsulates the song's central theme: the strength found in coming together, specifically in the context of faith. The lyrics blend French, Swahili, and Lingala, reflecting a broad appeal and underscoring the idea of diverse voices uniting. Phrases like "D'un seul Choeur, D'une seule voix" (With one heart, With one voice) and "Tosimbana Maboko" which translates to "Let's hold hands," immediately establish this focus on collective action and harmony.
The song emphasizes that this unity is empowered by faith in Jesus. Lines such as "Avec Jésus! Nous sommes la lumière du monde" (With Jesus! We are the light of the world) and "Na Yesu tuta weza!" (With Jesus we can!) highlight the source of their collective strength and mission. The recurring declaration "Ni maajabu!" (It's wonderful! or It's a miracle!) serves as an exclamation of the divine power and goodness that enables this unity and the ability to achieve great things together. The lyrics also mention the spread of this message, stating "Nous irons jusqu’aux extrémités de la terre!" (We will go to the ends of the earth!), indicating a global vision for sharing their faith and purpose.
The theme of being "the light of the world" directly resonates with scripture, particularly Matthew 5:14, where Jesus tells his followers, "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." The song's call for unity and working together ("Pamoja tuta weza," "Beto simbana maboko," "Bumosi ke salaka ngolo" - Unity makes strength) aligns with biblical calls for believers to be united in spirit and purpose, as found in verses like Ephesians 4:3-6, which speaks of maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. The idea of doing "exploits" together ("Kintuadi beto ke sala bimangu" - together we will do exploits) also reflects a faith that believes in overcoming challenges and achieving significant impact through divine power and collective effort.
The song's uplifting message is complemented by its presentation. The video for "Pamoja" was released on February 20, 2021, providing a visual dimension to the themes of unity, faith, and joy expressed in the lyrics. The overall tone is one of encouragement, hope, and a call to action, emphasizing that through togetherness and faith in Jesus, challenges can be overcome and miracles are possible, leading to shared dreams being realized and the wonders of the kingdom being proclaimed.
