Lyrics
Natamani, Baba natamani kuwa nawe
Kuishi nawe kukaa nawe, natamani
Yesu wewe wanitosha, Bwana wangu nakutamani
Baba natamani uwe wangu niwe wako
Chote kilicho changu kiwe ni chako pia
Upendo wako kwangu Yesu ni kama moto
Nimekukimbilia nisiabike milele lee Eh Baba
Baba natamani kuwa nawe
Kuishi nawe kukaa nawe, natamani
Yesu wewe wanitosha, Bwana wangu nakutamani
Baba nimeona upendo wako sio kwa mbali
Moyo wangu wafurahi ndani ya moyo wako
Nitakuinua umekuwa mwema kwangu
Pokea sifa Wewe umekuwa mwema kwangu, wewe mwema
Baba natamani kuwa nawe
Kuishi nawe kukaa nawe, natamani
Yesu wewe wanitosha, Bwana wangu nakutamani
Nitakuita hadi moyo wangu uzimie
Uniongoze kwenye mwamba ulio juu zaidi yangu
Nitakuita Bwana wangu unisikie
Ombi langu sifa zangu kilio changu
Ninapoomba (wanisikia eeh), Ninapoimba (wanisikia eeh)
Ninapolia mimi (wanisikia eeh), Ninapokuita, wanisikia eeh
Baba natamani kuwa nawe
Kuishi nawe kukaa nawe, natamani
Yesu wewe wanitosha, Bwana wangu nakutamani
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Meaning & Inspiration
Baba Natamani Kuwa Nawe centers on a desire for closeness with Jesus. The singer longs to live in God’s presence, belong to him, and place every part of life under his care. That longing is joined by gratitude: God’s love is pictured as fire, and his goodness becomes the reason for praise. The song’s devotion is thus both personal and worshipful.
The later verse turns that desire into prayer. Its image of being led to a rock higher than the singer closely echoes Psalm 61:2, where the psalmist calls to God from a place of weakness. Repeated assurances that God hears prayer, praise, and weeping make the song a confident expression of dependence. Its main idea remains clear: Jesus alone is enough, and fellowship with him is the singer’s deepest desire.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 61:2 The lyrics echo the psalmist’s call to be led to a rock higher than himself.
- Psalm 73:25-26 The passage expresses desire for God above all else.
- Psalm 34:5 The psalm connects looking to God with not being put to shame.