Dr. Sarah K - Naliita Lyrics

“Naliita” by Dr. Sarah K is a Swahili worship chant built on one line, “Naliita Jina Lako Nami Niwe Salama,” which can be read as “I call Your name that I may be safe.” Around it the singer repeats “Salama” (safe or peace) and calls out the name “Yesu,” with the repeated closing “Nami niwe salama.”

The idea of calling on the name of the Lord for safety is close to Proverbs 18:10, “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe,” and to Romans 10:13 about calling on the name of the Lord. The repeated name of Jesus recalls Acts 4:12 and Philippians 2:9-10.

The lyric is brief and meant to be repeated until it becomes a prayer. Its message is trust in the name of Jesus as a place of safety and peace.