Lyrics
Intro / Solo (Lenick Joackim)
Ni nani huyu nimuonaye,
Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto?
Ni nani yule nimuonaye,
Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto?
Amebeba maisha yangu,
Amebeba hatua zangu,
Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto.
Amebeba maisha yako,
Yuko hapa kukuponya,
Amekupa hatua nyingine,
Huyo Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto.
Chorus
Ni nani huyo nimuonaye?
(Who is that I see?)
Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto
(The Fourth Man inside the fire)
Ni nani huyo nimuonaye?
(Who is that I see?)
Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto
(The Fourth Man inside the fire)
Verse 1 (Upendo Nkone)
Tunasoma Shadrack, Meshack na Abednego,
Walipotupwa kwenye tanuru ili watekete,
Miujiza ikatokea, Yesu akaingia humo,
Akawapuliza na moto haukuwagusa.
Chorus
Ni nani huyo nimuonaye?
Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto
Ni nani huyo nimuonaye?
Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto
Verse 2 (Upendo Nkone)
Naye Nebukadneza akashangaa,
Akawaita mawaziri akauliza:
“Je, hatukutupa watu watatu?
Mbona sasa ninaona wanne wako huru?”
Chorus
Ni nani huyo nimuonaye?
Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto
Ni nani huyo nimuonaye?
Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto
Verse 3 (Upendo Nkone & Choir)
Naye ni nani atakayewashtaki
Wateule wa Mungu Yehova?
Tena ni nani atakayewahukumu
Wateule wa Mungu Yehova?
Bali Mungu Mwenyewe uwalinda,
Tena Mungu Mwenyewe uwatetea,
Bali Mungu Mwenyewe uwalinda,
Tena Mungu Mwenyewe uwatetea.
Chorus
Ni nani huyo nimuonaye?
Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto
Ni nani huyo nimuonaye?
Mtu wa nne ndani ya moto
Bridge (Lenick Joackim & Upendo Nkone)
Itakuwa kwako, mtumwa wa Mungu,
Ukijaribiwa na mwovu,
Yesu atakuja, vumilia,
Kwenye shida yako kukuponya.
Itakuwa kwako, mtumwa wa Mungu,
Kwenye shida yako,
Yesu atakuja, jipe moyo,
Atakushindia wewe.
Refrain
Watashangaa waliokushtaki,
Wataulizana: Imekuwaje?
Watashangaa waliokutega,
Wataulizana: Nani kamwokoa?
Watashangaa waliokushtaki,
Wataulizana: Imekuwaje?
Watashangaa waliokutega,
Wataulizana: Nani kamwokoa?
Vamp / Outro
Na wewe utasema:
Ni Yesu amenitendea!
Tena utasema:
Ni Yesu amenitendea!
(Lead / Choir Call & Response)
Ilipokuwa siwezi — Ni Yesu amenitendea!
Walipodhani nitaangamia — Ni Yesu amenitendea!
Walimwengu walinitenga — Ni Yesu amenitendea!
Hakuangalia udhaifu wangu — Ni Yesu amenitendea!
Kuna namna amefanya — Ni Yesu amenitendea!
Amenipa kushinda — Ni Yesu amenitendea!
Sema ni Yesu — Ni Yesu amenitendea!
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Mtu wa Nne retells the fiery furnace account through a Swahili song of deliverance. The mysterious fourth person walking with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego becomes a picture of Jesus present with the people of God in danger. Its call-and-response lines move from the biblical scene to testimony about healing, protection, and victory. The repeated question gives the story dramatic force while keeping divine rescue at the center.
The later verses echo the assurance in Romans that no accusation can prevail against those whom God has justified. Images of endurance, defense, and restoration develop the central confession that hardship does not place a faithful servant beyond divine help. The closing declarations turn rescue into praise, naming Jesus as the source of renewed strength and another step forward. Rooted in Daniel 3, the song joins biblical narration with a communal confession of hope during trials.
Related Scripture
- Daniel 3:24-25 Nebuchadnezzar sees four people walking unharmed in the fire.
- Romans 8:33-34 Paul asks who can accuse or condemn those whom God has justified.