Lyrics
Yote ya dhamani kwangu ni wewe
Nakupenda bwana yesu
Umechaza moyo wangu na furaha
Nakupenda bwana yesu
Maisha yangu ni bure bila wewe
Bila wewe ni kifo
Ni wewe jiwe nguzo ya uzima wangu
Bila wewe sifai
Nakupenda bwana yesu
Nakupendaa Yesu
Nimekuchagua
Nimekuchagua uwe wangu milele
Ndani ya wengi
Macho yangu yamekuona sitaki mwengine
Nimekuchagua pekee yako
Ndiye moyo umependa sitaki mwengine
Nimekuchagua pekee yako
Ndani ya wengi
Macho yangu yamekuona sitaki mwengine
Nimekuchagua pekee yako
Ndiye moyo umependa sitaki mwengine
Nimekuchagua pekee yako
Bwana Yesu
Yesu
Mwokozi wangu, tegemeo langu
Yesu Yesu
Wewe ndiwe wangu
Yesu Yesu Yesu Yesu
Wewe ndiwe wangu
Nakupenda bwana yesu
Nakupendaa Yesu
Nimekuchagua
Nimekuchagua uwe wangu milele
Ndani ya wengi
Macho yangu yamekuona sitaki mwengine
Nimekuchagua pekee yako
Ndiye moyo umependa sitaki mwengine
Nimekuchagua pekee yako
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Nakupenda” is a Swahili confession of love for Jesus, describing him as the singer’s greatest treasure, source of joy, Savior, and support. The declaration that life is empty without him gives the song a devotional focus rather than a romantic one. Its repeated choice of Jesus above all others portrays allegiance that is personal, exclusive, and enduring.
The image of Jesus as the stone and pillar of life suggests dependence on a firm foundation. This idea aligns closely with 1 Peter 2:4–6, which presents Christ as the chosen cornerstone, while the language of choosing the one the soul loves recalls the longing expressed in Psalm 73:25–26. Repeated phrases such as “Nakupenda Bwana Yesu” and “Nimekuchagua” turn the lyrics into a sustained prayer of affection and commitment. Joy, reliance, and confession meet in a worship song that names Jesus as the one who gives life its worth and remains the singer’s lasting hope.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 73:25-26 The psalmist desires God above everything else and calls God the strength of the heart.
- 1 Peter 2:4-6 The passage identifies Christ as the chosen cornerstone on whom faith rests.