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Yahweh by Henri Papa Mulaja cover art

Henri Papa Mulaja - Yahweh Lyrics

Artist:
Henri Papa Mulaja

Lyrics

Yahweh ehhh


Naye ko gumbamela yo


Yahweh ehh


Naye ko Gumbamela yo


Liboso nayo napusani naye


kogumbamela yo


Maboko nanga natomboli


Naye kogumbamela yo


Yahweh naye ko Gumbamela yo ×2


Liboso nayo napusani naye ko gumbamela yo


Maboko nanga na tomboli


Naye ko gumbamela yo


Baba mimi ninakuabudu 


Baba mimi ninakuabudu 


Mbele zako ninainama 


Mimi ninakuabudu 


Mikono yangu nikua


Mimi ninakuabudu 


Everlasting father 


Here I am to bow before You 


Jehovah Jireh 


Here I am to bow before You 


In Your presence I bow down 


Here I am to bow before You 


I lift my hands to worship You


Here I am to bow before You 


Yahweh Yahweh ... 


Yahweh naye ko Gumbamela yo ×2


Liboso nayo napusani naye ko gumbamela yo


Maboko nanga na tomboli


Naye ko gumbamela yo


Ninakupenda eeeh


Ninakupenda eeh


...


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Meaning & Inspiration

Henri Papa Mulaja’s “Yahweh” centers on the physical postures of worship—bowing low and lifting hands. The repeated line “Here I am to bow before You” frames worship as a deliberate, humble approach rather than a casual act. The song addresses God through names that carry weight: Yahweh, Everlasting Father, Jehovah Jireh. Those names point to a God who is eternal, personal, and faithful to provide. The Swahili phrases “Ninakuabudu” and “Ninakupenda” move from reverence to affection, showing worship as both awe and love.

Bowing in Scripture often signals surrender before majesty, while lifted hands accompany prayer and blessing. The song mirrors that movement without explaining it, letting the gesture speak. The refrain “Liboso nayo napusani” describes drawing near to God’s presence, and the song’s simplicity keeps the focus on relationship rather than performance. By repeating the covenant name Yahweh, the track ties present devotion to the God who reveals Himself faithfully across generations, inviting a wholehearted response that is both personal and grounded in biblical worship.

Related Scripture

  • Psalm 95:6 The psalm calls worshipers to bow down and kneel before the Lord.
  • Psalm 63:4 The psalm connects praising God with lifting hands in his name.