Lyrics
Amenibariki amanibariki
Katika jina lake Yesu amanibarika
Amenibariki amanibariki
Katika jina lake Yesu amanibarika
Amenifariji amanifariji
Katika jina lake Yesu amenifariji
Anipa amani,anipa amani
Katika jina lake Yesu anipa amani
Nimkimbilie nani ee ee eeh
Nimkimbilie Yesu mwokozi wangu
Nimkimbilie nani ee ee eeh
Nimkimbilie Yesu mwokozi wangu
Wakati wa shida, wakati wa machozi
Nimkimbilie Yesu mwokozi wangu
Nimkimbilie nani ee ee eeh
Nimkimbilie Yesu mwokozi wangu
Amanisamehe amanisamehe
Katika jina lake Yesu amanisamehe
Amenibariki amanibariki
Katika jina lake Yesu amanibarika
Ni njia ya uzima ee ee eeh
Ni njia ya uzima ya kuenda kwa Baba
Yesu anaponya, Yesu afariji
Yesu ni yule yule jana leo na milele
Yesu ni yule yule jana leo na milele
Yesu abariki, Yesu abariki
Yesu aokoa, Yesu aokoa
Yesu ni yule yule jana leo na milele
Yesu ni yule yule jana leo na milele
Yesu atupenda, Yesu atupenda
Yesu atupenda, Yesu atupenda
Yesu ni yule yule jana leo na milele
Yesu ni yule yule jana leo na milele
Yesu anaponya, Yesu anaponya
Yesu afariji, Yesu afariji
Yesu ni yule yule jana leo na milele
Yesu ni yule yule jana leo na milele
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Nimkimbilie Nani presents Jesus as the dependable answer in blessing, grief, trouble, and the need for forgiveness. Its recurring question receives the same clear response: the singer runs to Jesus, the Savior. The repeated declarations about comfort, peace, healing, salvation, and love give the song the character of a testimony expressed through praise. Rather than denying hardship, the lyric places tears and difficulty beside confidence in Christ's care.
Several lines closely echo biblical language. The claim that Jesus remains the same yesterday, today, and forever reflects Hebrews 13:8, while the description of him as the way of life leading to the Father recalls John 14:6. The appeal to Christ during trouble also fits the biblical portrait of God as a present refuge. Through simple repetition, the song keeps its focus on the constancy of Jesus and the security found in turning to him.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 13:8 The song directly echoes the declaration that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
- John 14:6 The lyric calls Jesus the way of life that leads to the Father.
- Psalm 46:1 The psalm describes God as a present help in trouble, matching the song’s appeal during hardship.