Lyrics
Atawale atawale tu
Mwachie Yesu atawale
Atawale atawale tu
Mwachie Yesu atawale
Shetani amekufanyia mikuki na mapanga
Nia yake akushushe ukipanda
Amekuwekea mizogo ya laana
(rudia)
Mwachie (wacha) apigane vita vyako
Mwachie (wacha) atatue shida zako
Mwachie Yesu aongoze njia zako
Atawale atawale tu
Mwachie Yesu atawale
Atawale atawale tu
Mwachie Yesu atawale
Unapodhulumiwa mwachie Bwana akutetee
Unapodharauliwa mwachie Bwana akutetee
Unapohukumiwa mwachie Bwana akutetee
Akutetee mwachie Yesu atawale
Mwachie (wacha) apigane vita vyako
Mwachie (wacha) atatue shida zako
Mwachie Yesu aongoze njia zako
Atawale atawale tu
Mwachie Yesu atawale
Atawale atawale tu
Mwachie Yesu atawale
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Atawale" calls for Jesus to rule over the singer's conflicts, needs, and direction. The chorus repeats the invitation to let him reign, while the verses name oppression, condemnation, and obstacles as situations to be entrusted to the Lord. Jesus is also asked to fight battles, resolve troubles, and lead the path. That pattern makes surrender, not self-protection, the songs central response to difficulty.
The image of the Lord defending the wronged closely aligns with Psalm 35:1, a prayer that God would contend with those who contend with his servant. Proverbs 3:5-6 similarly supports the call to place confidence in the Lord and to acknówledge him in every path. The repeated "Atawale" refrain therefore functions as both prayer and declaration: the Lord's rule is welcomed, and his leadership is trusted.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 35:1 The psalmist asks God to contend with those who contend with him.
- Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord is connected with his direction of every path.