Lyrics
Verse 1
Umenipa uhai baba nafasi nyingine ya siku mpya.
Baaaabaaaa, Nashukuruuu.
Umeniponya roho na mwili tabibu wa ajabu wewe yesu.
Babaaaaa, Nashukuruu
Umeondoa laana kabadilisha kuwa baraka.
Refrain
Baba, Nashukuru.
Kilio changu ewe yesu kabadilisha kuwa furaha.
Baba, nashukuru.
Chorus
Kwa moyo wangu wote.
Nasema asante kwako
Messiah Nashukuru
Verse 2
Nilipokuwa mnyonge baba umekua nguvu yangu.
Babaa, Nashukuru
Nayo mishale ya yule mwovu hayajanipata umenilinda
Babaaa, Nashukuru
Verse 3
Umeniongoza mwokozi wangu kanisimamisha imara.
Babaaaa, Nashukuru
Umenitoa kwenye shimo la giza kaniweka kwenye mwanga.
Babaaa, Nashukuru.
Chorus
Kwa moyo wangu wote.
Nasema asante kwako
Messiah Nashukuru
Outro
Yale yote umetenda ni mingi mno na ya ajabu.
Sijuie nisemeje.
Messiah Nashukuruuu.
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Nashukuru” gathers several reasons for thanking Jesus: life, another day, healing, protection, guidance, and rescue from darkness. Each testimony returns to the same brief response, “Baba, nashukuru.” That recurring phrase keeps the focus on gratitude even as the verses move through physical weakness, spiritual danger, sorrow, and restored strength. The chorus then makes thanksgiving wholehearted, addressing the Messiah with a simple expression of thanks.
The image of being lifted from a dark pit and set firmly on the ground closely recalls Psalm 40:1–3. The song’s list of healing, renewed life, and divine benefits also parallels Psalm 103:2–5, which calls the soul not to forget God’s gifts. These connections suit the lyrics without turning every line into a separate claim. The ending admits that God’s deeds are too many and too wonderful for an adequate response. Instead of resolving that limitation with explanation, the performance returns once more to thanks, presenting gratitude itself as the fitting answer to rescue and daily care.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 40:1-3 The lyrics describe being brought out of darkness and established firmly.
- Psalm 103:2-5 The song thanks God for life, healing, protection, and other benefits.