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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Meaning & Inspiration
“Shangilia Yesu Anaweza” is a celebration of the ability, healing, blessing, and victory found in Jesus. Its short repeated phrases make praise the central action: Jesus is named as the Son of God, healer, stronghold, and exalted Lord. Calls to rise, dance, and worship add a communal sense of rejoicing, while the recurring image of radiance presents divine glory as the reason for that celebration.
The reference to the name of the Lord as a strong tower closely reflects the language of Proverbs, where the righteous run to it for safety. The song also places healing beside praise, a connection found throughout the Gospel accounts of people restored by Jesus and responding with glory to God. Its repeated address to Yahweh culminates in a request that glory be given to him. Rather than dwelling on hardship, the lyrics concentrate on who Christ is and what his authority means: hope, restoration, protection, and a victory worthy of open praise.
Related Scripture
- Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is described as a strong tower and a place of safety.
- Luke 5:24-26 Jesus heals a man, and the witnesses respond by glorifying God.
- Philippians 2:9-11 Jesus is exalted, and every tongue acknowledges him as Lord.