Israel Mbonyi - Icyambu Lyrics
Lyrics
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
Subwa mbere bwa kabiri andamira natsikiye
Ankomeresha ijambo ry’umurava
Ishyimbo yiwe ikampumuriza
Jya mbivuga negamiye umugaba w’Ingabo
Nshira ubwoba nshira impumu
Ndahagarikiwe
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
(Niki kijya kigutera gukomeza)
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
(Niki kijya kigutera gukomeza)
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
Noneho tuvuge iki
Ko ari mu ruhande rwacu
Yatatanyije ababisha bose
Abanyuza mu nzira zirindwi
Noneho tuvuge iki
Ko ari mu ruhande rwacu
Yatatanyije ababisha bose
Abanyuza mu nzira zirindwi
Noneho tuvuge iki
Ko ari mu ruhande rwacu
Yatatanyije ababisha bose
Abanyuza mu nzira zirindwi
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
(Niki kijya kigutera gukomeza)
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
(Niki kijya kigutera gukomeza)
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
(Niki kijya kigutera gukomeza)
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
(Niki kijya kigutera gukomeza)
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
(Niki kijya kigutera gukomeza)
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
(Niki kijya kigutera gukomeza)
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
N’icyambu yambereye icyambu
Maze nanjye ampindura icyambu
Angira umurobyi w’abantu
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
(Niki kijya kigutera gukomeza)
Yesu n’inkoni yanjye ngenderaho
(Ngeze no mu gicucu cy’urupfu
Mw’isayo agahinda gasaze)
N’icyambu gikomeye nambukiraho
Video
Israel Mbonyi - ICYAMBU
Meaning & Inspiration
Israel Mbonyi's "Icyambu," released on January 11, 2022, as part of the album *Mbwira*, stands as a powerful testament to unwavering faith and divine provision. The title itself, translating to "ferry" or "crossing," immediately signals a theme of transition and guidance through difficult passages. At its core, "Icyambu" is a profound declaration of reliance on Jesus Christ as both a staff to lean on and a safe passage through life's storms. The song's narrative is deeply rooted in the personal experience of overcoming adversity, finding strength not in human capability, but in the enduring presence and power of God. Mbonyi articulates this through imagery of being guided even through "the shadow of death," a direct echo of Psalm 23:4 ("Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me"). This assurance is coupled with the "word of valor," suggesting that God's promises and spoken truth are the anchors that sustain the believer. The lyrics express a profound sense of peace and cessation of fear, acknowledging that God's presence eradicates all anxieties, much like Philippians 4:6-7 assures us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
The song masterfully employs the metaphor of God scattering enemies and leading His people through "seven paths," evoking the protective might seen in passages like Deuteronomy 28:7, which promises that the Lord will cause enemies who rise against us to be defeated before us. They will come against us one way and flee before us seven ways. The transformation described in the latter part of the song, where Christ becomes the "ferry" and then transforms the believer into a "fisher of men," is a remarkable depiction of spiritual calling and equipping. This mirrors the experience of Jesus calling his disciples from their fishing profession to become followers and evangelists, as seen in Matthew 4:19. The repeated affirmation that Christ makes us a "ferry" signifies not only our passage to salvation but also our newfound purpose in facilitating the spiritual journeys of others. The song’s simple yet impactful repetition of these core truths reinforces the steadfastness of God's love and His transformative power, encouraging listeners to embrace Him as their ultimate guide and source of strength in every season of life, knowing that with Him, every challenging crossing becomes a pathway to victory and divine purpose. The concluding "Hallelujah" is not merely an exclamation but a resounding affirmation of gratitude and praise for the God who provides the staff, the ferry, and the ultimate victory.