Lyrics
Verse 1
Sitasumbuka kwa kuwa Mungu ananitunza daima - I will not be troubled because God always takes care of me
anachukuwa mizigo yangu nyakati zote za mwendo. - takes my burdens at all times of movement
Sijaiona nyingine siku, na jana imetoweka, - I have not seen another day, and yesterday is gone
na leo Mungu anazijuwa hitaji zote ninazo. - and today God knows all the needs I have.
Verse 2
Sitasumbuka kwa kuwa Mungu ni baba yangu kabisa. -I will not be troubled because God is my real father
Hawezi kunisahau mimi ingawa akijificha. - He can't forget me even if he hides
Verse 3
Sitasumbuka kwa kuwa Mungu anishibisha neema, - I will not be troubled because God satisfies me with grace
anipa yote yanifaayo kwa roho yangu na mwili. - gives me all that is good for my soul and body
Verse 4
Mauwa yote anayavika, Na ndege wote wa anga - He clothes all the flowers, And all the birds of the air
wanapokea chakula chao pasipo shamba na ghala. - receive their food without fields and barns
Verse 5
Ninafurahi katika Bwana, Na kama ndege naimba. - I rejoice in the Lord, And like a bird I sing
Najuwa kwamba nyakati zote babangu ananitunza. - I know that my father always takes care of me
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Sitasumbuka” by PaPi Clever and Dorcas is a Swahili hymn of trust, with an English line after each Swahili line. The title and first words mean “I will not be troubled,” and every verse gives a reason: God takes care of the singer always, carries burdens, knows every need, and is a father who cannot forget his child.
The fourth verse points to flowers and birds, saying God clothes the flowers and the birds of the air receive food without fields or barns. This is close to Matthew 6:26-30, where Jesus teaches that the Father feeds the birds and clothes the lilies. The line about burdens recalls 1 Peter 5:7, and the refusal to be troubled is near Philippians 4:6.
The last verse turns to joy: the singer rejoices in the Lord and sings like a bird, knowing that the Father provides at all times. The hymn is gentle and consoling, and the paired English lines make it easy to follow.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 6:26-30 The Father feeds the birds and clothes the lilies
- 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your cares on Him
- Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious, but pray