Lyrics
Chorus
Patakatifu pako, hapo ndipo nahitaji
Mahali Baba, juu ya yote
Katika mikono yako mimi najiweka,
nizungukwe mimi na uwepo wako
Refrain
Niambie utakalo Bwana
Nipe nguvu ya kushinda majaribu Yesu
Nakuhitaji Bwana maishani mwangu
Niambie utakalo Bwana
Nipe nguvu ya kushinda majaribu Yesu
Nakuhitaji Bwana maishani mwangu
Verse 1
Nachohitaji nikufurahisha roho yako
Wewe rafiki mwema uliyenipenda.
Kwa ajili yako Yesu sisi tumekombolewa
Kuwa na wewe Yesu yashinda yote (rudia)
Refrain
Niambie utakalo Bwana
Nipe nguvu ya kushinda majaribu Yesu
Nakuhitaji Bwana maishani mwangu
Bridge
Nahitaji mkono wako niongozwe na wewe Bwana
Kimbilio msaada wa karibu, ni wewe.
Nahitaji mkono wako niongozwe na wewe Bwana
Kimbilio msaada wa karibu, niwe, niwe, niwewe.
Nahitaji mkono wako niongozwe na wewe Bwana
Kimbilio msaada wa karibu, uinuliwe.
Refrain
Niambie utakalo Bwana
Nipe nguvu ya kushinda majaribu Yesu
Nakuhitaji Bwana maishani mwangu
Credits & Song Information
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Patakatifu Pako” is a Swahili worship song from Erick Smith’s 2017 album “Wewe Ni Zaidi.” Its lyrics express a longing for God’s holy presence and surrender into God’s hands. The repeated prayer asks the Lord to reveal his will, give strength through trials, and remain the singer’s guide, refuge, and nearby help.