Lyrics
Bwana Bwana, Yesu Yesu
Bwana Bwana, Yesu Yesu
Bwana Bwana, Yesu Yesu
Bwana Bwana, Yesu Yesu
jina lipitalo majina yote Yesu
Alfa na Omega yeye ni Bwana
mwokozi wa ulimwengu Yesu
tunalisifu jina lake Bwana
kila goti linapigwa kwake
kila ulimi wakiri ni Bwana
nani mwengine kama wewe
hakuna mfano wako Bwana
tunaimba tunasifu kwa neema yako
kila mwanye pumzi asifu Bwana
wastahili heshima na utukufu
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Meaning & Inspiration
"5mejawa Utukufu" is a direct celebration of Jesus' name, lordship, and glory. The lyrics move from repeated calls of "Bwana" and "Yesu" to declarations about his unique place: the name above every name, Alpha and Omega, and Savior of the world. Rather than building a narrative, the song uses short declarations to sustain congregational praise.
Several lines closely echo familiar biblical passages. The confession that every knee bows and every tongue confesses Jesus as Lord recalls Philippians 2:9-11. "Alpha and Omega" comes from the vision of the risen Christ in Revelation 1:8, and the invitation for everything that breathes to praise the Lord matches Psalm 150:6. These echoes give the song a clear focus: Jesus is honored as Lord, salv ation is associated with him, and praise is the fitting response to his grace.
Related Scripture
- Philippians 2:9-11 The passage says every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
- Revelation 1:8 God is described as the Alpha and Omega, echoing the song's titles for Jesus.
- Psalm 150:6 The psalm calls everything that has breath to praise th Lord.