Lyrics
Verse 1
Umekuwa mwema kwangu, nashindwa kueleza
(Eeh bwana, eeh bwana)
Umekuwa mwema kwangu, nashindwa kueleza
(Eeh bwana, eeh bwana)
Umekuwa mwema kwangu, nashindwa kueleza
(Eeh bwana, eeh bwana)
Umekuwa mwema kwangu, nashindwa kueleza eh Baba
(Eeh bwana, eeh bwana)
Chorus
Utukufu wote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Mamlaka yote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Verse 2
Umekuwa mwema kwangu, nashindwa kueleza
(Eeh bwana, eeh bwana)
Umepanua mipaka, natembea kwa neema, yako Baba
(Eeh bwana, eeh bwana)
Umepanua mipaka, natembea kwa neema, yako mimi
(Eeh bwana, eeh bwana)
Umepanua mipaka, natembea kwa neema, yako Baba
(Eeh bwana, eeh bwana)
Chorus
Utukufu wote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Mamlaka yote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Bridge
Na mikono nainua
(Twainuwa utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Na sauti twazipana
(Twainua utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Na mikono nainua
(Twainuwa utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Outro
Utukufu, utukufu, utukufu, utukufu
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Na mikono tunainua
(Twainua utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Na sauti zetu Baba
(Tunainua utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu wote Baba
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Na mikono tunainua
(Twainua utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
Utukufu, utukufu, utukufu, utukufu
(Tunakupa, utukufu wote Baba, Tunakupa)
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Utukufu,” which means “glory” in Swahili, is a worship song by Evelyn Wanjiru built on call and response. The lead line, “Umekuwa mwema kwangu, nashindwa kueleza” (You have been good to me, I cannot explain), is answered each time with “Eeh bwana.” A second refrain gives the response: “Utukufu wote Baba” (all the glory, Father), joined by “Mamlaka yote” (all authority) and the congregation’s “Tunakupa” (we give You).
The middle section adds a testimony: “Umepanua mipaka, natembea kwa neema yako” (You have enlarged my borders, I walk in Your grace). Later lines mention lifting hands and voices, and the second half repeats “Utukufu wote” many times, so the song grows into an extended act of adoration rather than a story.
The language of enlarged borders is close to 1 Chronicles 4:10, and the ascription of glory and authority recalls Revelation 4:11 and Jude 1:25. The message is thanksgiving that finds its fullest expression in giving glory back to God.
Related Scripture
- 1 Chronicles 4:10 A prayer for enlarged borders and God’s hand
- Revelation 4:11 Worthy to receive glory and honor
- Jude 1:25 Glory and authority belong to God