Martha Mwaipaja - Cha Kutumaini Sina Lyrics
Lyrics
Cha kutumaini sina ila
Roho yako bwana
Sina wema wa kutosha
Dhambi zangu kuziosha
Cha kutumaini sina ila
Roho yako bwana
Sina wema wa kutosha
Dhambi zangu kuziosha
Kwa baba nanyenyeke, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Sitarudishwa nyuma na chochote, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Anapigana kwa ajili yangu, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Mtetezi anaishi milele milele, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Njia yangu iwe ndefu, Yeye hunipa wokovu
Mawimbi yakinipiga, nguvu zake ndiyo nanga
Njia yangu iwe ndefu, Yeye hunipa wokovu
Mawimbi yakinipiga, nguvu zake ndiyo nanga
Kwa baba yangu nasimama, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Mwenzenu nikilia ninanyamazishwa, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Anateta na adui zangu wote, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Anaandaa meza mbele ya watesi wangu, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Nikiitwa hukumuni, rohoni nina amani
Nikivikwa haki yake, sina hofu mbele zake
Nikiitwa hukumuni, rohoni nina amani
Nikivikwa haki yake, sina hofu mbele zake
Kwa baba nanyenyekea aah, mwamba ni sala
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Mwenzenu sina mashaka nimesimamishwa, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Sijajaza mashaka ndani yangu nina nguvu, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Ananichunga popote niendapo niwe salama, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Amenificha kwenye mwamba adui hataniona, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Asante mwamba imara
Mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama
Sitaogopa chochote niko kwenye mwamba, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Kitu gani mwenzenu kinitoe kwake, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Ananikinga na kila hila za adui, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Ameyanyoosha mapito yangu napita salama, mwamba ni salama
Ndiye mwamba ni salama, ndiye mwamba ni salama
Amenilaza kwenye kifua chake cha upendo
Ni mwamba salama kwangu salama
Nimuache niende kwa nani, kwa nani mwenzenu ooh
Yeye ni mwamba ni mwamba, ni mwamba....
Video
Martha Mwaipaja - CHA KUTUMAINI SINA (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Martha Mwaipaja’s "Cha Kutumaini Sina," released on August 27, 2021, with its official video, serves as a powerful anthem of radical dependence on God, echoing profound spiritual truths that resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced human frailty and the need for divine intervention. The song is not merely a composition but a comprehensive theological statement, articulating a journey from self-recognition of inadequacy to absolute trust in a sovereign, benevolent God. It speaks to the universal human condition of insufficiency and the liberating revelation of God as the sole source of hope, righteousness, and security.
The core message of "Cha Kutumaini Sina" begins with a deeply humbling confession: "Cha kutumaini sina ila Roho yako Bwana" (I have no hope except in your Spirit, Lord) and "Sina wema wa kutosha dhambi zangu kuziosha" (I have no enough goodness to wash away my sins). This foundational truth immediately sets the stage, dismantling any illusion of self-salvation or inherent righteousness. It vividly captures the biblical sentiment found in Isaiah 64:6, where all our righteous acts are likened to filthy rags, and reinforces the New Testament teaching in Romans 3:23-24, which declares that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." Mwaipaja doesn't just state this; she immerses us in the feeling of utter dependence, making it clear that our only viable recourse is the Spirit of God.
From this place of humility, the song transitions into an exultant declaration of God as "Mwamba ni salama" (The Rock is safe). This powerful metaphor, central to biblical literature, portrays God as an unshakeable refuge and an impregnable fortress. "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold" (Psalm 18:2). Mwaipaja expands on this divine protection, proclaiming that "Anapigana kwa ajili yangu" (He fights for me) and "Mtetezi anaishi milele milele" (The Defender lives forever and ever). This assurance speaks directly to Romans 8:31, asking, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" and powerfully reminds us of Jesus' eternal intercession on our behalf, as stated in Hebrews 7:25. The confidence instilled is not in personal strength or cunning, but in the unwavering, eternal power of God.
The narrative of the song then addresses life's trials and tribulations with unwavering faith. Even when "Njia yangu iwe ndefu" (my path may be long) and "Mawimbi yakinipiga" (waves may hit me), the singer finds solace and strength because "Yeye hunipa wokovu" (He gives me salvation) and "nguvu zake ndiyo nanga" (His strength is my anchor). This beautiful imagery resonates with Psalm 46:1, where God is described as "our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble," and connects to Hebrews 6:19, which speaks of hope as "an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." When sorrow strikes and "Mwenzenu nikilia ninanyamazishwa" (When I cry, I am comforted), it highlights God's tender, personal care, mirroring the comfort described in Isaiah 41:10, where God assures us, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Mwaipaja vividly portrays God's provision and victory over adversity. The declaration, "Anaandaa meza mbele ya watesi wangu" (He prepares a table before my enemies), is a direct, triumphant echo of Psalm 23:5, illustrating God's abundant grace and victory even in the presence of those who wish us harm. Furthermore, the song addresses the ultimate human fear of judgment with profound peace: "Nikiitwa hukumuni, rohoni nina amani / Nikivikwa haki yake, sina hofu mbele zake" (When called to judgment, in my spirit I have peace / Clothed in His righteousness, I have no fear before Him). This verse eloquently captures the doctrine of justification by faith, reassuring us that there is "no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1) and that we stand before God not in our own merit, but "clothed... with the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith" (Philippians 3:9).
The song culminates in an unshakeable affirmation of security and eternal belonging. "Sina mashaka nimesimamishwa" (I have no doubt, I am established) and "Amenificha kwenye mwamba adui hataniona" (He has hidden me in the rock, the enemy will not see me) express a deep, spiritual confidence in divine protection. This steadfastness is firmly rooted in Christ's promise that "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand" (John 10:27-28). The poignant rhetorical question, "Kitu gani mwenzenu kinitoe kwake?" (What can separate me from Him?), resonates with the triumphant conviction of Romans 8:38-39: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." The final image of resting "kifua chake cha upendo" (in His chest of love) offers a tender, intimate conclusion, solidifying a profound sense of safety and belonging with the "Mwamba Imara" (Strong Rock), a comforting embrace that reminds us, as Deuteronomy 33:27 states, "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." "Cha Kutumaini Sina" thus stands as a timeless declaration of faith, a beacon of hope for all who seek an unwavering anchor in the turbulent seas of life, drawing its strength and truth from the unchanging Word of God.