Lyrics
Oooh Tunakuabudu Bwana tukisema unatosha
Tunakuabudu Bwana tukisema unatosha
Tunakuinua Bwana tukisema unatosha
Tunakutuza Bwana tukisema unatosha
Hosanna Hosanna uliye juu
Mwanakondoo wa Mungu unatosha
Hosanna Hosanna uliye juu
Mwanakondoo wa Mungu unatosha
Hosanna Hosanna uliye juu
Mwanakondoo wa Mungu unatosha
Tunakutuza Bwana tukisema unaponya
Tunakuinua Yesu, Tunakutuza Bwana tukisema unaokoa
Tunakutukuza Yahweh, Tunakutuza Bwana tukisema unaweza
Hosanna Hosanna uliye juu
Mwanakondoo wa Mungu unatosha
Hosanna Hosanna uliye juu
Mwanakondoo wa Mungu unaokoa
Hosanna Hosanna uliye juu
Mwanakondoo wa Mungu unainua
Hosanna Hosanna uliye juu
Mwanakondoo wa Mungu unaweza
Tuna mavujo* na zaidi ya mawazo
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Hossana Hosanna Uliye Juu” presents worship through repeated declarations of Christ’s sufficiency. The song exalts the Lord and identifies him as the Lamb of God, returning often to the confession that he is enough. Its verses name healing, salvation, strength, and exaltation as reasons for praise. Repetition gives the central claims the character of a congregational response, with each description leading back to adoration rather than to a personal narrative.
The title’s cry of “Hosanna” recalls the praise offered to Jesus at his entry into Jerusalem, while “Mwanakondoo wa Mungu” directly echoes John the Baptist’s description of Jesus. These biblical images place the song’s language of worship alongside its emphasis on rescue. The lyrics also call Jesus the one who saves and heals, themes consistent with the Gospel accounts of his ministry. The result is a focused Swahili praise song that celebrates Christ’s identity and declares confidence in his ability to meet every need.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 21:9 The crowds greet Jesus with the cry of Hosanna as he enters Jerusalem.
- John 1:29 John identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away sin.
- Acts 4:12 The apostles proclaim that salvation is found in Jesus alone.