Lyrics
Chorus
Shimwa, Shimwa Yesu wanjye
Be praised, be praised my Lord Jesus
Shimwa, Shimwa Yesu wanjye
Be praised, be praised my Lord Jesus
Verse 1
No longer have any other song in my heart besides You
Be praised, be praised my Lord Jesus
Verse 2 (x2)
Some says why always say this
Hari ababaza bati, ko ari byo uvuga
I know what He has done for me
Nzi uwo nshinja
Bridge (x2)
From the beginning of time to the end of time
I know He has this on His heart
Climax (x2)
Tell me Jesus, only tell me Jesus
Tell me about the cross He bore for me
It gives me the strength to follow Him
Outro
Shimwa, Shimwa Yesu wanjye
Be praised, be praised my Lord Jesus
No longer have any other song in my heart besides You
Shimwa, Shimwa
Be praised, be praised my Lord Jesus
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Shimwa Yesu Wanjye” by James and Daniella is a Kinyarwanda song whose title means “Be praised, my Jesus.” The chorus repeats that phrase in both languages, and the verse says the singer has no other song in the heart besides Him. The English lines placed beside the Kinyarwanda make the meaning plain for non-speakers.
A middle section describes a conversation. Some people ask why the singer always says this, and the answer is simple: “I know what He has done for me.” The bridge adds that, from the beginning of time to the end of time, the singer knows Jesus carries this on His heart.
In the climax the singer asks Jesus to tell about the cross He bore, and says that this gives strength to follow Him. The thought is close to Philippians 3:10, Galatians 2:20 and Psalm 40:3, which speak of knowing Christ, the cross, and a new song put in the mouth. The song is a personal testimony of praise.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 40:3 A new song put in my mouth
- Galatians 2:20 The Son of God who loved me and gave Himself
- Philippians 3:10 Knowing Christ and the fellowship of His sufferings