Lyrics
Itshokwadi mwari varipo
(Itshokwadi yee)
Itshokwadi mwari varipo
Itshokwadi mwari varipo
Itshokwadi mwari varipo
(Repeat cycle x 4) .
(Oh oh oh surely)
Surely the presence of the Lord is here
(Oh oh oh surely)
Surely the presence of the Lord is here
Oh oh oh surely the Lord is here
Oh oh oh surely the Lord is here
(Repeat cycle x 2) .
(Usarambe)
Usarambe kudaiira
(Usarambe)
Usarambe kudaiira
Kana Jesu ouya
Achidaidza iwe
Kana Jesu ouya
Achidaidza iwe
(Repeat cycle x 2) .
(Knock knock)
Usarambe kudaiira
(Knock knock)
Usarambe kudaiira
Kana Jesu ouya
Acidaidza iwe
Kana Jesu ouya
Achidaidza iwe
(Repeat cycle x 2) .
(Gogo goyi)
Usarambe kudaiira
(Gogo goyi)
Usarambe kudaiira
Kana Jesu ouya
Achidaidza iwe
Kana Jesu ouya
Achidaidza iwe
(Repeat cycle x 2) .
(Ndofarira Jesu nekuti anondiitira mushe)
Mushe
(Ndofarira Jesu nekuti anondiitira bho)
Bho
(Ndofarira Jesu nekuti anondiitira zvose)
Zvose
(Ndofarira Jesu nekuti anondiitira nice)
Nice
(Anondiitira nice)
Nice
(Anondiitira nice)
Nice (Nice)
Nice (Nice)
Nice (Nice)
Nice .
(Usarambe)
Usarambe kudaira
(Usarambe)
Usarambe kudaira
Kana Jesu ouya achidaidza iwe
Kana Jesu ouya achidaidza iwe .
(Knock knock)
Usarambe kudaiira
(Knock knock)
Usarambe kudaiira
Kana Jesu ouya
Acidaidza iwe
Kana Jesu ouya
Achidaidza iwe
(Repeat cycle x 2) .
Dance dance .
(Gogo goyi)
Usarambe kudaiira
(Gogo goyi)
Usarambe kudaiira
Kana Jesu ouya
Achidaidza iwe
Kana Jesu ouya
Achidaidza iwe .
Other versions use Ichokwadi
Meaning Surely .
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Meaning & Inspiration
Joyous Celebration centers this song on the certainty of divine presence and the call to answer Jesus. The repeated Shona declaration that God is present moves naturally into the English refrain, giving the song a communal language of assurance. Its call-and-response pattern reinforces the message: faith is voiced together, repeated, and celebrated until confidence displaces hesitation.
The later invitation not to refuse when Jesus calls adds a note of response to the praise. Images of knocking, calling, dancing, and receiving good from Jesus connect worship with attentiveness and gratitude. Matthew 18:20 closely supports the declaration of the Lords presence among gathered believers, while Revelation 3:20 supplies a clear biblical parallel for the knocking and invitation to answer. The song therefore joins joyful praise with a direct summons to welcome Christ, presenting his presence not as an abstract idea but as a reason for testimony, movement, and glad participation.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 18:20 Jesus promises his presence where believers gather in his name.
- Revelation 3:20 Christ describes himself as standing at the door, knocking, and awaiting a response.