Mercy Masika - Shangilia Yesu Anaweza Lyrics
Lyrics
Shangilia Yesu anaweza
Yesu anaweza, Yesu anaweza
Shangilia Yesu anaponya
Yesu anaponya, Yesu anaponya
Shangilia Yesu abariki
Yesu abariki, Yesu abariki
Shangilia Yesu ainua
Yesu ainua, Yesu ainua
Anaweza anaweza
Anaweza mwana wa Mungu
Anaweza anaweza
Anaweza mwana wa Mungu
Mponyaji mponyaji
Mponyaji mwana wa Mungu
Mponyaji mponyaji
Mponyaji mwana wa Mungu
Tunasherekea ushindi wa Bwana
Kwa jina la Yesu ni ngome imara
Tunasherekea ushindi wa Bwana
Kwa jina la Yesu ni ngome imara
Bwana Yesu anameremeta (anameremeta)
Utukufu wake unameremeta (unameremeta)
Uso wake unameremeta (unameremeta)
Bwana Yesu anameremeta (anameremeta)
Ametukuka na malaika anameremeta (anameremeta)
Maserufi wanamuabudu Yeye (anameremeta)
Aah aah anameremeta (anameremeta)
Aah aah anameremeta (anameremeta)
Sikuoni ukiabudu Mungu wee inuka ucheze
Sikuoni ukiabudu Mungu wee amka ucheze
Inua Yesu (Yesu)
Eeeh Yahweh Yahweh Yahweh
Yaweh Yahweh (eeeeh Yahweh eeh Yahweh)
Pokea Utukufu..
Eeeh Yahweh Yahweh Yahweh
Yaweh Yahweh (eeeeh Yahweh eeh Yahweh)
Mbariki yeh mbariki
Mbariki mbariki
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Shangilia Yesu Anaweza by Mercy Masika
Meaning & Inspiration
Mercy Masika captures something raw and essential in her 2020 track Shangilia Yesu Anaweza. She skips the fluff and hits the core of Christian doctrine with a repetitive, rhythmic insistence that demands our full attention. When she sings Shangilia Yesu anaweza, she is not merely offering a suggestion but declaring a foundational reality about the nature of God. We often find ourselves buried under the weight of our own limitations, forgetting that Christ is the one who enables all things. Paul articulated this clearly in Philippians 4:13, and Masika echoes this truth by magnifying the capability of the Son of God. She focuses on the verbs—He is able, He heals, He blesses, He lifts up. These are not abstract concepts but active, ongoing operations of the Spirit in our lives.
The theological weight shifts when she describes the Lord as a ngome imara, or a strong fortress. This brings to mind the imagery in Psalm 91, where the Lord is our refuge and our shield. By anchoring this strength in the name of Jesus, the song invites us to stop relying on our own fragile resources and instead hide within the fortification of His character. It is a bold pushback against the temptation to lean on our own understanding. The lyrics also draw us into the radiance of His glory, noting that He anameremeta—He shines or glitters. This mirrors the vision Isaiah had in the temple, where the hem of His robe filled the space, and the angelic beings sang of His holiness. When Masika brings us into that space of worship, she is inviting us to join the host of heaven in acknowledging a majesty that exceeds our comprehension.
The final section of the song, where she repeatedly cries out to Yahweh, shifts from talking about God to talking directly to Him. It is a posture of submission. When we recognize Him as the Almighty—the one who exists outside of time—we have no choice but to offer Him glory. Worship is not a chore; it is the logical response to a God who heals, protects, and sustains. She ends by calling the believer to wake up and move, reminding us that faith in a living Savior is meant to be visible and active. The theology here is simple but lethal to our apathy: Jesus is actively involved, His name is our protection, and His glory is the only thing worth chasing. Don't just hum the tune; let the truth that He is able rearrange your priorities today.