PaPi Clever & Dorcas - Ni Igitangaza Lyrics
Lyrics
Sinzibagirw' igihe nakizwaga
Ubwo Yesu yinjiraga muri jye
None mu mutima wanjye huzuye Ishimwe
Nshimir' Umukiza wanjye
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza pe
Kuko nahaw' agakiza ku buntu
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza
Jye mu nyabyaha nahaw' agakiza
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza pe
Kuko nahaw' agakiza ku buntu
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza
Jye mu nyabyaha nahaw' agakiza
Mu magana menshi y'abanyabyaha
Yantoranijemo ngo mb' inshuti ye
Narabohowe ndamuririmbira
Zaburi nyinshi mu mutima wanjye
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza pe
Kuko nahaw' agakiza ku buntu
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza
Jye mu nyabyaha nahaw' agakiza
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza pe
Kuko nahaw' agakiza ku buntu
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza
Jye mu nyabyaha nahaw' agakiza
Koko yamfiriye ku musaraba
Ng' umutima n'umubiri bikizwe
N'urukundo n'ubuntu butangaje
Byatumye yitangir' umunyabyaha
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza pe
Kuko nahaw' agakiza ku buntu
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza
Jye mu nyabyaha nahaw' agakiza
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza pe
Kuko nahaw' agakiza ku buntu
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza
Jye mu nyabyaha nahaw' agakiza
Namanukiwe n'Umwuka w'lmana
Anyuzuzamw urukundo rukwiye
Nuzuy' impundu mu mutima wanjye
Abatirish' imbaraga z'ijuru
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza pe
Kuko nahaw' agakiza ku buntu
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza
Jye mu nyabyaha nahaw' agakiza
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza pe
Kuko nahaw' agakiza ku buntu
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza
Jye mu nyabyaha nahaw' agakiza
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza
Jye mu nyabyaha nahaw' agakiza
N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza
Jye mu nyabyaha nahaw' agakiza
Video
Nari mboshywe rwose 105 Agakiza - Papi Clever & Dorcas - Video lyrics (2020)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on December 7, 2022, as part of their album *INDIRIMBO ZO MU GITABO (Album 5)*, PaPi Clever & Dorcas’s "Ni Igitangaza" (It's a Miracle) delivers a powerful testament to the transformative experience of divine salvation. The song immediately immerses one in a deep sense of personal gratitude, beginning with the poignant declaration, "Sinzibagirw' igihe nakizwaga Ubwo Yesu yinjiraga muri jye" – "I will never forget the moment I was saved, when Jesus entered into me." This opening sets the stage for a journey through the profound joy and unwavering thankfulness that defines a life touched by grace. The core message revolves around this miraculous intervention, where a repentant soul finds redemption, leading to a heart overflowing with praise for the Savior.
The very essence of "Ni Igitangaza" is captured in its recurring chorus, which affirms, "N'igitangaza, n'igitangaza pe Kuko nahaw' agakiza ku buntu Jye mu nyabyaha nahaw' agakiza" – "It's a miracle, truly a miracle, because I received salvation for free. I, a sinner, received salvation." This refrain isn't merely catchy; it's a theological cornerstone, underscoring the absolute freeness of God's grace, echoing Romans 3:24 which states, "and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." The song directly addresses the unworthiness of the recipient, highlighting that salvation isn't earned by merit but is a wondrous gift bestowed upon a sinner, perfectly aligning with Ephesians 2:8-9, which reminds us that "it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast."
Beyond the initial conversion, the song elaborates on the depth of God's choice and love. The lyrics express amazement that "Mu magana menshi y'abanyabyaha Yantoranijemo ngo mb' inshuti ye" – "Among many hundreds of sinners, He chose me to be His friend." This revelation speaks to the incredible intimacy God offers, transforming a sinner into a beloved companion, a truth beautifully reflected in John 15:15 where Jesus declares, "I no longer call you servants...Instead, I have called you friends." This divine election brings profound liberation, leading the singer to proclaim, "Narabohowe ndamuririmbira Zaburi nyinshi mu mutima wanjye" – "I was set free, and I sing to Him many psalms in my heart." This spontaneous outpouring of worship is a natural response to the freedom found in Christ, a new song placed in the heart, much like what Psalm 40:3 describes: "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God."
The lyrics then delve into the ultimate act of love that underpins this salvation: the sacrifice on the cross. "Koko yamfiriye ku musaraba Ng' umutima n'umubiri bikizwe" – "Indeed, He died for me on the cross, so that my soul and body might be saved." This acknowledges the core tenet of Christian faith, the atoning death of Jesus Christ, as articulated in Isaiah 53:5: "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." The song emphasizes that it was "N'urukundo n'ubuntu butangaje" – "astonishing love and grace" – that compelled Christ to give Himself for a sinner. This mirrors John 3:16, the quintessential verse on divine love, stating, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son."
Finally, the song brings in the essential role of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life. "Namanukiwe n'Umwuka w'lmana Anyuzuzamw urukundo rukwiye Nuzuy' impundu mu mutima wanjye Abatirish' imbaraga z'ijuru" – "The Spirit of God descended upon me, filling me with proper love. My heart is full of jubilation, baptized with heavenly power." This verse powerfully illustrates the post-salvation experience of spiritual indwelling and empowerment. The "proper love" refers to agape love, the divine love poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, as Romans 5:5 affirms. This baptism of "heavenly power" is reminiscent of the promise in Acts 1:8, where believers receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them, enabling them to live a transformed life filled with jubilation and equipped for God's purposes. "Ni Igitangaza" is a profound celebration of personal redemption, a reminder that God's electing love, atoning sacrifice, and empowering Spirit orchestrate a miraculous transformation in the lives of those who embrace His freely given salvation, inspiring all who hear it to recall their own journey of grace and respond with unceasing gratitude.