Lyrics
Naomba kutembea na wewe
Naomba kutembea na wewe
Milele step by step nitembee nawe
Milele day by day nitembee na wewe
Nitembee vipi bila wewe bwana
Nitaenda wapi bila wewe bwana
Majaribu yamejaa
Na maadui wanataka nianguke mimi
Nakutegemea wewe, unionyeshe njia bwana
Bila we nitapotea mimi, Yesu
Nakutegemea wewe, unionyeshe njia bwana
Bila we nitapotea mimi, Yesu
Naomba kutembea na wewe
Naomba kutembea na wewe
Milele step by step nitembee nawe
Milele day by day nitembee na wewe
Nataka kutembea na wewe
Milele, -- haki milele
Wacha maadui wazidi kupiga kelele
Ahadi zako bado ni zile zile
By my side watch you by my side
In your might God in your sight
Put -- for those who wan to fight nawe
Nitembee nawe
Naomba kutembea na wewe
Naomba kutembea na wewe
Milele step by step nitembee nawe
Milele day by day nitembee na wewe
Nakutegemea wewe, unionyeshe njia bwana
Bila we nitapotea mimi, Yesu
Nakutegemea wewe, unionyeshe njia bwana
Bila we nitapotea mimi, Yesu
Naomba kutembea na wewe
Naomba kutembea na wewe
Milele step by step nitembee nawe
Milele day by day nitembee na wewe
Naomba kutembea na wewe
Naomba kutembea na wewe
Milele step by step nitembee nawe
Milele day by day nitembee na wewe
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Naomba” presents a prayer for continual companionship with God. The repeated request to walk with the Lord “step by step” and “day by day” gives the song a posture of dependence rather than self-confidence. Its singer recognizes temptation, opposition, and the danger of becoming lost without divine direction. Trust is expressed through the plea that the Lord would show the way and remain close through every difficulty.
The lyrics also hold confidence alongside vulnerability. Enemies may make noise, but God’s promises remain unchanged, and His strength supplies a reason to keep walking. This theme closely echoes Psalm 25:4-5, where the psalmist asks God to teach and guide him, while Proverbs 3:5-6 similarly connects trust in the Lord with straight paths. The mixture of Swahili and English reinforces one steady confession: life is safest when each step is taken with Jesus. The song therefore functions as both personal prayer and worshipful declaration, centering guidance, perseverance, and reliance on God.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 25:4-5 The psalm asks God to teach His paths and guide the one who trusts Him.
- Proverbs 3:5-6 The passage links trust in the Lord with His direction of a person’s paths.