Lyrics
Vitu unafanya haziendi, haziendi
Haujakula from weekendi, from weekendi
Unaumia hapa ndani, hapa ndani
Na bado marafiki wanapretendi, wanapretendi
Ndugu wa karibu anakusema sema vibaya
Ndugu wa karibu anakuekea uongo
Hawajui unachopitia ae unachokiona ee
Hawajui unachopitia ae unachokiona ee
Mungu yupo na hajalala kamwe
Mungu yupo na hajalala kamwe
Ni mapito tu yanapita (Mungu anatulinda)
Ni mapito tu yanapita (Mungu anatulinda)
Hata kama umefinyiliwa wewe (Mungu anatulinda)
Hata kama umefinyiliwa wewe (Mungu anatulinda)
Ni mapito tu yanapita (Mungu anatulinda)
Ni mapito tu yanapita (Mungu anatulinda)
Hata kama umefinyiliwa wewe (Mungu anatulinda)
Hata kama umefinyiliwa wewe (Mungu anatulinda)
Ukianguka simama endelea wewe
Ukiumia muombe mungu baba wewe
Hautakufa kabla baraka zako wewe
Mungu ni mkuu kuliko shida zako we we we
Mm kama Ayubu alimuona utamuona
Na vidonda zilipona eeh eh, utapona we
Na Lazaro kafufuka eeh eh, muaminie
Na wanao kucheka eeh, watamuona maishani mwako
Ni mapito tu yanapita (Mungu anatulinda)
Ni mapito tu yanapita (Mungu anatulinda)
Hata kama umefinyiliwa wewe (Mungu anatulinda)
Hata kama umefinyiliwa wewe (Mungu anatulinda)
Ni mapito tu yanapita (Mungu anatulinda)
Ni mapito tu yanapita (Mungu anatulinda)
Hata kama umefinyiliwa wewe (Mungu anatulinda)
Hata kama umefinyiliwa wewe (Mungu anatulinda)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Mapito speaks to hardship in direct, everyday terms: plans fail, food is scarce, pain remains hidden, and even close companions may speak falsely. Against that pressure, the song repeats that trials pass and God continues to protect. Its encouragement does not ignore suffering; it calls for rising after a fall, praying through pain, and recognizing that trouble is not greater than God.
The references to Job and Lazarus place present distress beside biblical accounts of restoration and renewed life. Job’s recovery becomes an example of hope after severe loss, while Lazarus points to the authority of Jesus even at a grave. The assurance that God has not fallen asleep also closely echoes Psalm 121. As a Swahili praise song, its central refrain turns endurance into confession: circumstances may constrict a person, but divine care remains active. The result is a message of perseverance rooted in prayer, protection, and trust rather than denial.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 121:3-4 The psalm says that Israel’s keeper neither slumbers nor sleeps.
- Job 42:10 God restores Job after his suffering and loss.
- John 11:43-44 Jesus calls Lazarus from the tomb and he comes out alive.