Rose Muhando - Simba Lyrics
Lyrics
Simba lololo, simba anaguruma
Simba lelele, simba anaguruma
Simba wa kike anaguruma leo, simba anaguruma
Simba nyikani anaguruma wowo, simba anaguruma
Simba porini anaguruma leo, simba anaguruma
Mwambieni yule mbweha, nimerudi kutoka njangwani
Nimesimama tena kwenye zamu yangu
Wapeni habari wale umbwa
Hii si bahati mbaya, mbingu zimeniamini
Mungu amenidhibitisha
Mpe salamu Yezebeli
Nimerudi kutoka njangwani
Nimesimama tena kwenye zamu yangu
Wapeni habari wale umbwa
Hii si bahati mbaya, mbingu zimeniamini
Mungu amenidhibitisha
Simba lololo, simba anaguruma
Simba lelele, simba anaguruma
Simba anaguruma, simba anaguruma
Simba anaguruma, simba anaguruma
Mimi simba wa kike
Kuwinda ndio asili yangu
Nitawinda popote, nitaguruma popote
Mbele ya mnyama wowote, kwenye pori lolote
Katika nyakati zote, sitaogopa chochote
Sitanyamaza hadi Mungu atakaponitwalia utukufu
Jeuri yangu, kumcha bwana ndio jeuri yangu
Kumcha bwana ndio fahari yangu
Kumjua Mungu ndio jeuri yangu
Kumcha bwana ndio jeuri yangu
Simba lelele (Mawindoni niko mawindoni)
Simba anaguruma leo (Mawindoni niko mawindoni)
Simba wa kike anaoguruma leo, simba wowowo
(Mawindoni niko mawindoni)
Kumcha bwana ndio jeuri yangu, simba
Kumjua Mungu ndio jeuri yangu, simba yeyee
Malengo yangu mimi ni Mungu wangu, simba yeyee
Fahari yangu mimi ni Mungu wangu, simba yeyee
Simba lelele (Mawindoni niko mawindoni)
Simba wa kike hodari katikati ya mawindo
Nitatenda kwa akili, kuyafumbua mafumbo
Nitanguruma alfajiri, jioni nilete mawindo
Sitanyamaza mpaka Mungu anipatie utukufu
Simba lelele (Mawindoni niko mawindoni)
I'm a champion (Yeah yeah)
Champion (Yeah yeah)
Super champion (Oh Yeah yeah)
Mimi champion, I'm a winner
I'm a champion (Yeah yeah)
Champion (Yeah yeah)
Super champion (Oh Yeah yeah)
Mimi champion, I'm a winner
I'm a champion (Yeah yeah)
Champion (Yeah yeah)
Super champion (Oh Yeah yeah)
Mimi champion, I'm a winner
Simba lololo, simb
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
Rose Muhando’s 2021 release, "Simba," is a powerful declaration of resilience and divine empowerment, resonating deeply with listeners seeking strength in their faith journey. The song's narrative unfolds as a triumphant return, with Muhando, likening herself to a female lion ("simba wa kike"), announcing her resurgence from hardship, referred to as coming "from the wilderness" ("kutoka njangwani"). This imagery immediately evokes biblical narratives of those who have faced severe trials and emerged victorious through divine intervention. The repeated, emphatic growl of the "simba" serves as a potent symbol of renewed authority and unshakeable spirit.
The lyrical content strongly echoes themes found throughout Scripture, particularly in passages that speak of God's deliverance and the believer's ultimate triumph over adversity. The declaration, "Mwambieni yule mbweha, nimerudi kutoka njangwani" (Tell that fox, I have returned from the wilderness), is reminiscent of prophetic pronouncements against adversaries, much like those found in Isaiah, where God declares His intention to scatter His enemies. Similarly, the lines, "Nimesimama tena kwenye zamu yangu" (I stand again in my turn) and "Hii si bahati mbaya, mbingu zimeniamini, Mungu amenidhibitisha" (This is not by chance, the heavens have believed me, God has affirmed me), speak to a divinely appointed season of restoration and validation. This can be understood through the lens of verses like Psalm 121:3, which assures that the Lord "will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber." The reference to "Yezebeli" directly invokes the biblical figure known for her wickedness and opposition to God's people, framing the singer's return as a victory over such oppressive forces, aligning with the spiritual warfare spoken of in Ephesians 6:12.
Muhando's assertion of her inherent nature as a lioness, whose "asili" (nature) is to hunt and roar, translates into a spiritual context of pursuing God's will with fierceness and unwavering determination. The bold statement, "Nitawinda popote, nitaguruma popote" (I will hunt anywhere, I will roar anywhere), and the commitment, "Sitaogopa chochote" (I will fear nothing), mirrors the courage instilled in believers through verses like Joshua 1:9, which commands, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." The song's core message is further solidified in the powerful verses about reverence for God: "Jeuri yangu, kumcha bwana ndio jeuri yangu" (My strength, fearing the Lord is my strength) and "Kumcha bwana ndio fahari yangu" (Fearing the Lord is my pride). This aligns perfectly with Proverbs 14:27: "The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning one away from the snares of death." The repeated assertion that knowing God is her strength ("Kumjua Mungu ndio jeuri yangu") underscores the transformative power of a relationship with the Almighty, as highlighted in Philippians 4:13: "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." The recurring motif of being "Mawindoni" (in the hunt, or in the pursuit) and the ultimate goal of "Mungu atakaponitwalia utukufu" (until God grants me glory) reinforces the idea of a life lived in pursuit of divine purpose and destined for eternal reward, a theme woven throughout the New Testament, particularly in the Apostle Paul's descriptions of striving for the heavenly prize. The concluding declarations of being a "champion" and a "winner" are not mere boasts but affirmations of the victory already secured through faith in Christ, as seen in 1 Corinthians 15:57: "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Overall, "Simba" is a vibrant testament to the enduring power of faith and the certainty of triumph when one stands firmly rooted in God's promises.