Paul Clement - Bado naishi Lyrics
Lyrics
Baada ya haya yote niliyoyapitia
Bado naishi bado naishi
Hayajaniua yamenipa nguvu
Bado naishi bado naishi
Wengi walidhani sitasimama tena
Bado naishi bado naishi
Wengine walitabiri sitaona kesho
Bado naishi bado naishi
Mimi ni ushuhuda unaotembea
Bado naishi bado naishi
Bado naishi, bado naishi
Majaribu hayajaniua
Bado naishi, bado naishi
Bado naishi, bado naishi
Mungu ananilinda
Bado naishi bado naishi
Na magonjwa hayajaniua
Bado naishi bado naishi
Wengi waliulizana kama bado ninahema
Kumbe nilifunga macho nikiomba
Walijua nimekufa wakasimama kunichimbia kaburi langu
Machozi yangu kageuka furaha uchungu yangu kuwa amani
Mungu akanifanyia kicheko mbele ya watezi wangu
Ananipenda ananipenda
Ananiwazia yaliyomema
Katika ya mawazo mabaya anainua wazo lake njema
Anatupenda anatupenda
Anatuwazia yaliyomema
Katika ya mawazo mabaya anainua wazo lake njema
Bado naishi
Bado naishi
Bado naishi
Bado naishi
Na magonjwa
Hayajaniua
Mimi bado naishi
Bado naishi
Bado naishi
Namshukuru Mungu
Bado naishi
Na maneno
Hayajaniua
Mimi bado naishi
Bado naishi
Na mawazo
Hayajaniua
Mimi bado naishi
Bado naishi
Video
Paul Clement - Bado naishi ( Official Video )
Meaning & Inspiration
Paul Clement's song "Bado naishi" is a powerful declaration of resilience and faith in the face of overwhelming adversity. Released with its official video on January 7, 2024, the song's title, which translates to "I am still alive," serves as a potent summary of its core message. It speaks to surviving trials, sickness, and the doubts and negative predictions of others, asserting that these challenges did not destroy the singer but instead made him stronger. The repetition of the phrase "Bado naishi" throughout the song emphasizes the miraculous nature of his continued existence and strength after enduring significant hardships.
The lyrics vividly paint a picture of severe struggle, where the artist reflects on the numerous difficulties he has navigated. He notes that many expected him to fall and not rise again, or even predicted his demise, going as far as to "prepare his grave." Yet, through it all, he persisted, attributing his survival and continued strength to divine intervention. The song reveals that during moments when others presumed his defeat, he was in fact deep in prayer, highlighting a private battle fought on a spiritual level.
Central to the song's meaning is the profound transformation of suffering into victory. The lyrics speak of tears turning into joy and bitterness into peace, testifying to God's ability to redeem painful experiences. The phrase "Mungu akanifanyia kicheko mbele ya watezi wangu" (God made me laugh before my accusers) is a particularly strong expression of vindication and divine favor. The song emphasizes God's unwavering love and good intentions towards the singer and indeed, towards all who trust in Him, stating that even amidst negative thoughts, God's good thoughts prevail. This perspective shifts the focus from the magnitude of the trials to the greatness and faithfulness of God as the source of survival and triumph.
"Bado naishi" serves as an inspirational anthem for anyone who has faced difficult circumstances and felt overwhelmed. The assertion of being a "walking testimony" underscores the idea that one's survival itself is evidence of God's grace and power. The themes of overcoming sickness, malicious words, and negative thoughts resonate deeply, acknowledging common struggles. This message finds echoes in scripture, such as in Psalm 30:5, where joy follows weeping, or in Isaiah 54:17, which speaks of no weapon formed against God's people prospering. The song ultimately directs gratitude towards God, reinforcing the message that perseverance is not solely by human strength but through divine protection and love, enabling one to declare confidently, "I am still alive."