Lyrics
Chorus (x2)
Aliyeniokoa, aliyeniokoa
Aliyeniokoa, ni Bwana Yesu
Verse 1 (x2)
Ninamjua, aliye mwamba
Aliyeniokoa ni Bwana Yesu
Chorus (Repeat)
Aliyeniokoa, aliyeniokoa
Aliyeniokoa, ni Bwana Yesu
Verse 2
Amenikomboa, ameniweka huru
Aliyeniokoa, ni Bwana Yesu
Ameniponya, ameniweka huru
Aliyeniokoa, ni Bwana Yesu
Verse 3 (x2)
Nina furaha, nina amani
Aliyeniokoa, ni Bwana Yesu
Chorus (Repeat)
Aliyeniokoa, aliyeniokoa
Aliyeniokoa, ni Bwana Yesu
Aliyenikomboa, aliyenikomboa
Aliyenikomboa, ni Bwana Yesu
Aliyeniokoa, aliyeniokoa
Aliyeniokoa, ni Bwana Yesu
Bridge (x2)
Nimewekwa huru, Nimewekwa huru
Nimewekwa huru, na Yesu!
Nimekombolewa, nimekombolewa
Nimekombolewa, na Yesu!
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Aliyeniokoa” by Essence of Worship is a Swahili testimony whose title means “the One who saved me.” The chorus answers its own question each time: “Aliyeniokoa ni Bwana Yesu,” the One who saved me is the Lord Jesus. It is sung in repeated pairs so the congregation can learn it quickly.
The verses add what that salvation means. The singer says, “Ninamjua, aliye mwamba,” which means “I know Him, the rock,” then describes being redeemed, set free and healed. The verse ends with a statement of the result, “Nina furaha, nina amani,” I have joy and I have peace. The chorus shifts the word from saved to redeemed in one line.
The bridge turns the testimony into a shout: “Nimewekwa huru” (I have been set free) and “Nimekombolewa” (I have been redeemed), each ending with “na Yesu.” The themes are close to Psalm 18:2, John 8:36 and Ephesians 1:7. The song keeps the focus on Jesus as rescuer.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock and my deliverer
- John 8:36 If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed
- Ephesians 1:7 Redemption through His blood