Lyrics
Verse 1
Nikikuamini unipee majibu
Na nikikusubiri unipee majibu
Nataka nitulie Nikikuamini
Nikikusubiri unipee majibu
Kwamajira yako
Nataka nitulie ,Nikikuamini
Nikikusubiri nipate majibuu
Kwa majira yako nataka
Nitulie Nikikuamini nikikusubiri
Unipee majibu kwa majira yako
Ninataka nitulie Nikikuamini
Nikikusubiri unipee majibuu
Kwa majira yako
Bridge
Nitakusubiri wakati wako
Wa utulivu maana nakuamini
Nitakungojea nitapata nguvu
Nitakaa kwa majliwaa
Wewe niye Yesu Mwaminifu
Hutaniacha Eeeee
We Ni Yesu
Kamilifu Mwaminifu wewe Ni mfariji hutaniacha
Wewe Ni Yesu Kamilifu Mwaminifu
Hutaniacha
Outro
Yesu nikuamini
Nikikuamini unipee majibu
Nikikusubiri siku Unipee majibu
Nikikutazama Unipee majibu
Siku zote nikikutegemea weee
Unipee majibu
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Meaning & Inspiration
Nataka Nitulie is a Swahili song of patient waiting on God. The repeated opening says that if the singer trusts Him, he or she asks for answers, and that while waiting, the singer wants to be still, believing, and to receive answers at the time of His choosing. The words are sung over and over so the plea becomes a settled posture rather than a request for speed.
The next section says the singer will wait for His time of stillness because of trust, will wait to gain strength, and will remain in patience, calling Jesus faithful, perfect and a comforter who will not leave. The closing lines return to believing in Him and asking for answers while looking to Him and depending on Him at all times. The themes follow Psalm 37:7 on being still before the Lord, Isaiah 40:31 on renewed strength for those who wait, and Habakkuk 2:3 on the appointed time. The calm repetition gives the song a quiet, trusting tone.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 37:7 The psalmist urges being still before the Lord and waiting patiently for Him.
- Isaiah 40:31 Those who wait on the Lord renew their strength.
- Habakkuk 2:3 The vision awaits its appointed time and will surely come.