Lyrics
Wavul' ulwandle
(He parted the sea)
(He parted the sea)
Wenzindlela
(He made a way)
Amanzi avuleka
(The waters opened)
Kwahambeka
(There was a way)
Yena Wavul' ulwandle (He parted the sea)
Wenzindlela
(He made a way)
Amanzi avuleka
(The waters opened)
Kwahambeka
(There was a way)
Ngiyamazi
(I know him)
Wangithwala
(He carried me)
Wangibamba ngesandla (He held my hand)
Ngiwufakazi walokhu
(I am a witness to this) Uyama nomuntu uJesu (Jesus stands with us)
Zikhathini Zobumnyama (In times of darkness)
Uyakhanya njengelanga (He shines like the sun) Ngiwufakazi walokhu
(I am a witness to this) Uyama nomuntu uJesu (Jesus stands with us)
Zikhathini Zobunzima
(In times of darkness)
Ukuthwalela konke
(He carries everything for us) Ngiwufakazi walokhu
(I am a witness to this) Uyama nomuntu uJesu
Uyama nomuntu uJesu
(Jesus stands with us)
Umelusi Olungileyo
(The good shepherd)
Uzazizozonk' izimvu zakhe
(He knows all his sheep)
Ngiwufakazi walokhu
(I am a witness to this)
Uyama nomuntu uJesu
(Jesus stands with us)
Jyama nomuntu uJesu
Jyama nomuntu uJesu
Uyama nomuntu uJesu
Uyama nomuntu uJesu
Thi May May May May May
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Uyama Nomuntu” centers on Jesus as the companion who remains near in darkness and difficulty. Images of the sea opening and a way appearing recall divine deliverance, while the testimony of being carried and held by the hand makes that assurance personal. The repeated declaration that Jesus stands with a person gives the song a steady message of help rather than abandonment.
The description of Jesus as the good shepherd adds a second biblical image: he knows his sheep and stays attentive to them. Together, the deliverance language and shepherd imagery present faith as confidence in Christ’s presence when circumstances are threatening or unclear. The bilingual lines reinforce each central confession, allowing the themes of guidance, protection, and sustaining care to remain clear throughout the song.
Related Scripture
- Exodus 14:21-22 God parts the sea and makes a way for Israel to cross.
- John 10:14 Jesus identifies himself as the good shepherd who knows his sheep.
- Psalm 23:4 The psalm links God’s presence with courage in a dark valley.