Jessica Honore - Nitatulia Lyrics
Lyrics
Bwana wangu, jabari langu
Uzima wangu, amani yangu
Jibu langu
Nitatulia, nitanyamaza
Ahadi zako Mungu zinatimia
Nitanyamaza, nitatulia
Ahadi zako Mungu zinatimia
Eeh Baba, eeeh Yahweh
Umesema nitulie, niuone mkono wako
Maana ahadi zako zinatimia
Mavumbini wainua, na wakuu waketisha
Ahadi zako Mungu zinatimia
Nitatulia, nitanyamaza
Ahadi zako Mungu zinatimia
Nitatulia , Nitanyamaza
Ahadi zako Mungu zinatimia
Ooh, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Wewe hauwahi wala hauchelewi
Unajibu kwa wakati unatimiza
Jibu lako ni ndio na tena Amina
Ila kuna kusubiri, unatimiza
Nitatulia Nitanyamaza
Ahadi zako Mungu zinatimia
Nitatulia , Nitanyamaza
Ahadi zako Mungu zinatimia
Ukisema ndio, hakuna wa kupinga
Neno halirudi bure Unatimiza
Mtetezi wangu, pigana vita vyangu
Na ijulikane upo, Mungu pamoja Nami
Mtetezi wangu pigana vita vyangu
Na ijulikane upo Mungu pamoja Nami
Nitatulia, nitanyamaza
Ahadi zako Mungu zinatimia
Nitatulia, nitanyamaza
Ahadi zako Mungu zinatimia
Unatimiza.....
(Still Alive)
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Jessica Honore (NITATULIA LIVE)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jessica Honore's powerful live rendition of "Nitatulia," released on May 22, 2021, is far more than just a song; it's an anthem of unwavering faith and patient trust in God's promises. The title itself, meaning "I will be still" or "I will be calm," sets the stage for a profound exploration of surrendering to divine timing and purpose, even when the path ahead is unclear. The lyrical journey begins with declarations of God as the ultimate source of strength, life, and peace – "Bwana wangu, jabari langu, Uzima wangu, amani yangu, Jibu langu." This foundational acknowledgment immediately anchors the song in a deep reverence for the Almighty, echoing the sentiment found in Psalm 62:5, "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him." The recurring chorus, "Nitatulia, nitanyamaza, Ahadi zako Mungu zinatimia," is the song's central thesis, a resolute statement of belief that God's word will not return void, mirroring Isaiah 55:11 which assures us that God's promises are guaranteed to be fulfilled.
The song delves into the human experience of waiting and the divine command to find stillness amidst trials. When Honore sings, "Umesema nitulie, niuone mkono wako," she is directly referencing the biblical admonition to be still and know God, as found in Psalm 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." This stillness is presented not as passive resignation, but as an active act of faith, an opportunity to witness God's mighty intervention. The lyrics vividly illustrate this transformative power: "Mavumbini wainua, na wakuu waketisha" – God lifts the humble from the dust and seats them with royalty, a powerful testament to His sovereign ability to overturn circumstances, reminiscent of Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 2:8 where she proclaims, "He raises up the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap." The interjection of "Eeh Baba, eeeh Yahweh" further underscores the personal and intimate relationship the singer has with God, invoking His sacred names in a spirit of deep supplication.
As the song progresses, it tackles the divine characteristic of perfect timing. The declaration, "Wewe hauwahi wala hauchelewi, Unajibu kwa wakati unatimiza," directly speaks to God's omnipotence and His perfect plan. There is no rushing His work, nor is there any delay beyond His wise purpose. This resonates with the timeless truth found in Ecclesiastes 3:1, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven," and also with the unwavering reassurance in Hebrews 10:36, "For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise." The acknowledgement that "Ila kuna kusubiri, unatimiza" is a profound insight into the nature of faith; it requires patience and perseverance, trusting that the fulfillment of God's promises is assured, even if the timeline is His alone. The latter part of the song elevates God's authority, stating, "Ukisema ndio, hakuna wa kupinga," a powerful affirmation of His ultimate power, directly reflecting the omnipotence described in Romans 8:31: "If God is for us, who can be against us?" Honore’s plea, "Mtetezi wangu, pigana vita vyangu, Na ijulikane upo, Mungu pamoja Nami," is a fervent prayer for divine defense and a public declaration of God’s presence and victory in her life, echoing the sentiments of Psalm 35:1, "Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me." The concluding affirmation, "(Still Alive)," serves as a poignant reminder of the life-giving power of God and His continued faithfulness, a testament to His enduring presence and the triumphant outcome of unwavering trust in Him.