Lyrics
Chorus (x2)
Aiye simuachi Yesu (x2)
Hata iweje simuachi Yesu (x2)
Verse 1
Kitu gani kinitenge na upendo wa Mungu (Hakuna)
Kitu gani kinitenge na upendo wa Baba (Hakuna)
Kitu gani kinitenge na upendo wa Yesu (Hakuna)
Iwe ni mali (Hakuna)
Je wazazi (Hakuna)
Pesa kidogo (hakuna) mali kidogo (hakuna)
Niwe ni chini (hakuna) Je masomo (hakuna)
Nan'gang'ana
Chorus
Aiye simuachi Yesu (x2)
Hata iweje simuachi Yesu (x2)
Refrain
Pamoja na Yesu (Pamoja na Yesu)
Pamoja na Yesu (x2)
Verse 2
Iyeeee
Yeye ni mfalme Bwana Yesu eeh (x2)
Anatawala kote, kote kote
Yesu (Yesu, Yesu, Yesu)
Anatawala kote Bwana (Yesu, Yesu, Yesu)
Bridge
Eeeh Yahweh twakutuza tukisema
(Hakuna Mungu kama wewe)
(x2)
Iyee Hakuna kama wewe, Mungu kama wewe (x2)
Eeeh Yahweh twakutuza tukisema
(Hakuna Mungu kama wewe)
(x2)
Outro
Luwe luwe luwe (Luwe)
Luwe Yesu (luwe)
Credits & Song Information
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Simuachi Yesu” is a Swahili sebene by Tafes Aru, and the title means “I will not leave Jesus.” The chorus repeats the resolve and adds “Hata iweje,” which means no matter what happens. The song works as a sung decision to stay with Christ whatever the cost.
The first verse asks what could separate the singer from the love of God, the Father and Jesus. After each question the crowd answers “Hakuna,” meaning nothing. Possessions, parents, a little money and even studies are named and answered the same way. The second verse calls Jesus king who rules everywhere.
The bridge turns to the Lord with the words “Hakuna Mungu kama wewe,” there is no God like You. The question and answer pattern is close to Romans 8:35-39, where nothing can separate believers from Christ’s love, and the praise recalls Exodus 15:11 and Psalm 86:8. The call and response form makes it easy for a congregation to join, and it stays focused on loyalty to Jesus.
Related Scripture
- Romans 8:35-39 Nothing separates us from the love of God in Christ
- Psalm 86:8 There is none like You among the gods
- John 6:68 Lord, to whom shall we go?