Lyrics
Chorus
Nikujue
Nikujue
Mimi nikujue
Nikujue
Nifahamu moyo wako
Niongozwe na roho
Verse 1
Natamani nikujue
Kila siku na kila saa
Nifahamu moyo wako
Niongozwe na roho
Chorus
Nikujue
Nikujue
Kila siku na kila saa
Nikujue
Nifahamu moyo wako
Niongozwe na roho
Verse 2
Yafumbue macho yangu
Nielewe neno lako
Nifahamu moyo wako
Niongozwe na roho
Verse 3
Nifundishe njia zako
Nitazishika hadi mwisho
Nifahamu moyo wako
Niongozwe na roho
Credits & Song Information
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Nikujue” is a live Swahili worship song whose title means “that I may know You.” The chorus repeats the title and asks that the singer understand God’s heart and be led by the Spirit: “Nifahamu moyo wako, niongozwe na Roho.” The prayer is for closeness more than for any particular gift.
The verses add to that request. The singer longs to know God every day and every hour, asks for his eyes to be opened so that he can understand God’s word, and asks to be taught God’s ways, promising to keep them to the end. These lines are close to Psalm 119:18, which asks for open eyes to see wonders in the law, and Psalm 25:4-5, which asks to be shown and taught God’s paths.
The hope of being led by the Spirit also recalls Romans 8:14. With its brief, repeated lines, the song works as a congregational prayer for a growing relationship with God.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes to see wonders from God’s word
- Psalm 25:4-5 Show me your ways, teach me your paths
- Romans 8:14 Led by the Spirit of God