Rose Muhando - Yesu Karibu Kwangu Lyrics
Lyrics
Baba, baba
Kikombe nimekinywea
Hukumu nimechukua
Mateso nimeyapokea
Maumivu nimevumilia
Kama ulivyosema mwenyewe
Hakika nimekinywea
Oooh Halleluyah
Yesu, Yesu
Yesu, Yesu
Karibu kwangu
Eh...eh...eh..
Karibu kwangu
Ewe Yesu..Yesu
Bwana Yesu...Yesu
Nakuhitaji
Karibu kwangu
Mpenzi Yesu..Yesu
Bwana Yesu...ewe Yesu
Karibu kwangu
Maumivu yangu, wayajua Yesu
Kilio changu, kikufikie Yesu
Nakuita karibu
Chini ya mretemu
Nimelala Yesu
Mateso ni mengi
Nimechoka Yesu
Nakuita karibu
Mfariji njoo
Mtetezi njooo
Mtoshelevu njoo
Baba yangu njooo
Nitangoja
Ewe Yesu..Yesu
Bwana Yesu...Yesu
Nakuhitaji, karibu kwangu
Mpenzi Yesu..Yesu
Bwana Yesu...ewe Yesu
Karibu kwangu
Uko wapi Yesu
Ewe Yesu, bwana Yesu
Karibu kwangu
Njoo Yesu, njoo Yesu
Uje Yesu, nakuhitaji
Karibu kwangu
Usiniache Yesu
Ewe Yesu(Nimekukaribia Yesu)
Bwana Yesu(Siwezi peke yangu)
Karibu kwangu
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
Rose Muhando’s “Yesu Karibu Kwangu,” released on October 12, 2019, is a profound declaration of faith, born from a place of deep personal struggle and unwavering reliance on Christ. The song's essence lies in its raw and honest portrayal of human frailty and the desperate yearning for divine presence and intervention. Muhando’s own journey, marked by public challenges and a powerful return to music, imbues this track with an authenticity that resonates deeply, mirroring the biblical accounts of individuals facing immense hardship who cried out to God. The lyrics speak of having drunk from a bitter cup, bearing judgment, and enduring suffering, all of which can be directly linked to the experience of the righteous who face trials, as described in passages like Isaiah 53:4-5, "Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. 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 repeated plea, "Yesu, karibu kwangu" (Jesus, come to me), is a direct echo of the psalmist’s cry in Psalm 143:7, "Hear me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me, lest I become like those who go down to the pit."
The message of the song centers on the recognition of one's utter dependence on Jesus, particularly when facing overwhelming difficulties. Phrases like "Maumivu yangu, wayajua Yesu" (My pains, you know them, Jesus) and "Kilio changu, kikufikie Yesu" (My cry, may it reach you, Jesus) speak to the intimate knowledge God has of our deepest hurts. This is a comforting truth found in Hebrews 4:15, which states, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin." The imagery of lying under a tree, exhausted by suffering, evokes the weariness of Elijah, who famously prayed for death in 1 Kings 19:4, only to be met with God’s sustaining power. Muhando’s invocation of Jesus as "Mfariji" (Comforter), "Mtetezi" (Advocate), and "Mtoshelevu" (Satisfier) draws directly from the roles Jesus fulfills for believers, as promised in John 14:16, "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever." The recurring refrain, "Nakuhitaji, karibu kwangu" (I need you, come to me), encapsulates the core of Christian faith: a continuous invitation for Christ’s presence and power to fill the void of human inadequacy. This sentiment is beautifully mirrored in Philippians 4:13, which, while often quoted for personal strength, also speaks to Christ’s enabling power within us, enabling us to do all things through Him who strengthens us. The song culminates in a powerful plea for Jesus not to leave, acknowledging the inability to face life alone, a sentiment found in the very heart of the Lord's Prayer itself, with its petitions for daily sustenance and deliverance from evil. "Yesu Karibu Kwangu" is thus more than just a song; it is a living testament to the enduring power of faith in the face of adversity, a heartfelt invitation for the divine to draw near, and a profound reminder that in our weakness, Christ's strength is made perfect.