Lyrics
Wastahili kusifiwa
U Mungu pekee Adonai
Wastahili kusifiwa
U Mungu pekee Adonai
Tunakusujudia
Umetukuka enzini
Tunakusujudia
Umetukuka enzini
Tunakusujudia
Umetukuka enzini
Tunakusujudia
Umetukuka enzini
Baba watawala enzini
Hakuna Mungu kama wewe
Baba watawala enzini
Hakuna Mungu kama wewe
Tunakusujudia
Umetukuka enzini
Tunakusujudia
Umetukuka enzini
Wewe ndiwe Bwana wa Bwana
Wewe ndiwe Bwana wa Bwana
Mungu kama wewe (hakuna)
Mungu kama wewe (hakuna)
Mungu kama wewe (hakuna)
Tunakusujudia
Umetukuka enzini
Wastahili
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Meaning & Inspiration
Tunakusujudia centers on adoration of God as the only one worthy of praise. Its repeated Swahili declarations describe God as exalted upon the throne, unmatched by any other, and reigning as Lord above every lord. The repetition serves the song’s worshipful character: each return to the title phrase renews the act of bowing before God rather than moving into a separate story.
The language closely reflects biblical scenes of worship around God’s throne. The confession that God is worthy recalls the praise offered in Revelation, while the act of bowing corresponds with the psalmist’s invitation to kneel before the Lord. Calling God the Lord of lords also places his authority above every earthly ruler. These connections support the song’s clear focus on reverence, divine majesty, and exclusive worship. Its brief closing word, “Wastahili,” gathers the whole lyric into one affirmation: God alone is worthy.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 4:11 Heavenly worshipers declare that the Lord is worthy to receive glory, honor, and power.
- Psalm 95:6 The psalm invites worshipers to bow down and kneel before the Lord.
- 1 Timothy 6:15 The passage names God as King of kings and Lord of lords.