Martha Mwaipaja - Hatufanani Lyrics
Lyrics
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Hatufanani, hatufanani
Kuna neema inanibeba mimi, hatufanani
Hatufanani, hatutafanana
Kila mtu na neema yake, hatufanani
Hatufanani, hatutafanana
Kila mtu na neema yake, hatufanani
Hatulingani, hatutalingana
Kila mtu na neema yake, rafiki, hatufanani
Kwa Neema ya Kristo tunaendelea mbali
Nimetoka mbali mimi hakuna aliyejua niliyopitia
Iligharimu Mungu aje anisaidie, mimi kuwa salama
Iligharimu Mungu ashuke aniambie neema iko na wewe
Nililalamika kwa Mungu kwa nini magumu yanipate mimi
Nikasema nimekosa mimi sana, mbona kila siku nalia mwenyewe tu
Nikasema kwa nini na yule aliye kama mimi
Nikalalamika nikasema kila siku ni mimi ninayeteseka
Iligharimu Mungu aje kwangu aniambie Mwanangu ipo neema
Kwa upole akaniambia wanadamu hamtafanana
Nikasikia natiwa nguvu kwamba wote hatutafanana
Hatufanani, hatutafanana
Kila mtu na neema yake, hatufanani
Hatulingani, hatutalingana
Kila mtu na neema yake hatufanani
Hatufanani, hatutafanana
Kuna neema inanibeba mimi, hatufanani
Hatulingani, hatutalingana
Kila mtu na neema yake wewe, hatufanani
Hatutafanana, mimi na wewe
Ni neema tu inatusaidia
Mungu peke yake ametusaidia
Ninashukuru kwa Mungu wangu hatazami kama mwanadamu
Ninashukuru kwa Yesu wangu hachagui nani amsaidie
Mnionavyo ni Mungu tu, sijatoka hapa rafiki huh
Nimetembea kutoka mbali, usinikasirikie mwenzio
Usitake nianguke chini, kuna neema inanisaidia hatufanani
Usichimbe shimo nitumbukie, kuna nguvu imenivusha kule hatufanani
Ungepewa neema ujue nilikotoka, ungesema kweli hatutofanani
Hatufanani rafiki, neema yangu na yako si sawa
Usinipangie mabaya kwa siri, kuna neema imenisaidia
Mimi nawe hatufanani neema yangu tu imenisaidia
Hatufanani rafiki tusichukiane, kila mtu na neema yake tu
Hatufanani
Hatufanani, hatutafanana
Kila mtu na neema yake, hatufanani
Hatulingani, hatutalingana
Kila mtu na neema yake hatufanani
Hatufanani, hatutafanana
Kuna neema inanibeba mimi, hatufanani
Hatulingani, hatutalingana
Kila mtu na neema yake wewe, hatufanani
Kwa mkono wa Mungu tunaendelea
Kamwe hatutafanana haa
Asante kwa Mungu wangu
Asante kwa Yesu wangu
Anayetusaidia Halleluyah
Video
Martha Mwaipaja - HATUFANANI (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Martha Mwaipaja's "Hatufanani," released on January 2, 2022, is a powerful declaration of divine grace and the unique paths each individual walks in faith. The song's central theme, "Hatufanani" (We are not alike), directly addresses the human tendency to compare ourselves to others, often leading to feelings of inadequacy or envy. Mwaipaja draws deeply from the understanding that God's favor is not distributed uniformly, but rather tailored to each person's journey and struggles. This message resonates with the biblical truth found in passages like 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, which speaks of different gifts and operations from the same Spirit, highlighting that diversity in God's plan is intentional. The lyrical narrative unfolds from a place of personal hardship, where the singer recounts past difficulties and laments the suffering experienced, questioning why these trials befell them. This raw vulnerability mirrors the psalmist's cries to God in times of distress, such as in Psalm 22, where David expresses deep pain and a sense of abandonment, yet ultimately places his trust in God.
The pivotal moment in the song is when the singer receives divine assurance, an understanding that "human beings will not be alike," and that "grace is carrying me." This revelation is a profound echo of God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” The message is clear: God’s grace is the sole factor enabling progress and endurance, not personal merit or comparison. Mwaipaja emphasizes this by stating, "It was grace that carried me," and "It is only grace that helps us." This aligns with Ephesians 2:8-9, which states, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." The song directly challenges the desire for equal outcomes, asserting that "everyone has their own grace." This concept of individualized grace is essential to understanding God's diverse ways of working in the lives of His children, ensuring that no two paths are identical, and therefore, no two individuals should be compared as if they were.
Furthermore, "Hatufanani" serves as an anthem of gratitude for God's impartiality. Mwaipaja expresses profound thankfulness that God "does not look like a human" and "does not choose who to help." This points to the fairness and boundless nature of God's love, as described in Romans 2:11, "For God shows no favoritism." The singer urges listeners not to envy or scheme against others, recognizing that what they perceive as success or ease in another’s life is also a testament to that person's unique experience of divine grace. The repeated refrain, "We are not alike, everyone has their own grace," is a powerful reminder that each believer is on a distinct journey of faith, marked by God's specific provision and strength. The song concludes with an unwavering acknowledgment of God’s constant support, reinforcing that true advancement and salvation come solely through His intervention, a message of hope and encouragement for all who feel the pressure to conform or compete in their walk of faith.