Emachichi - Liko Lango Moja Wazi - Lango ndiye yesu Bwana Lyrics
Lyrics
Liko lango moja wazi, ni lango la mbinguni;
Na wote waingiao watapata nafasi.
Yesu ndiye lango hili, hata sasa ni wazi,
Kwa wakubwa na wadogo, tajiri na maskini.
Hili ni lango la raha,ni lango la rehema;
Kila mtu apitaye hana majonzi tena.
Tukipita lango hili tutatua mizigo,
tuliochukua kwanza, tutavikwa uzima.
Video
Liko Lango
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "Liko Lango Moja Wazi - Lango ndiye yesu Bwana" by Emachichi, released on February 10, 2017, immediately establishes its profound spiritual message from its very title, which translates to "There is one open gate - The gate is Jesus the Lord." This piece serves as a clear, unyielding declaration of a core tenet of Christian faith: the exclusive yet universally accessible path to salvation and eternal life found in Jesus Christ. The lyrical journey unfolds as a direct evangelistic invitation, presenting the Savior not just as a figure but as the sole entry point to a transcendent reality, a heavenly kingdom promised to those who believe.
The narrative crafted within the lyrics centers on the metaphor of a single, eternally open gate, a "lango la mbinguni" or "gate to heaven." This gate is unequivocally identified as Jesus Himself, emphasizing the direct and personal nature of salvation. The song asserts that this divine access point remains perpetually open, not limited by social standing, age, or economic status, welcoming "wakubwa na wadogo, tajiri na maskini" – the great and the small, the rich and the poor. This powerful imagery aligns deeply with the biblical truth found in John 10:9, where Jesus declares, "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved." He is not *a* way, but *the* way, as further affirmed in John 14:6, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." The song beautifully encapsulates this exclusivity with an open invitation, reflecting God's impartial love and desire for all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).
Moving deeper into the message, Emachichi portrays this gate as a source of profound relief and renewal, describing it as "lango la raha, ni lango la rehema" – a gate of comfort and mercy. The promise that "kila mtu apitaye hana majonzi tena" (everyone who passes through will have no more sorrow) echoes the comforting words of Jesus in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." This rest is not merely physical but spiritual, a cessation of the deep-seated anxieties and sorrows that burden the human spirit. The mercy referenced speaks to God's boundless compassion and forgiveness, freely extended to those who turn to Him, as highlighted in Ephesians 2:4-5, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions."
The song culminates with the transformative outcome of entering through this divine gate: "Tukipita lango hili tutatua mizigo, tuliochukua kwanza, tutavikwa uzima." This poignant statement, meaning "If we pass through this gate, we will lay down the burdens we carried before, and we will be clothed with life," paints a vivid picture of redemption. The "mizigo" or burdens represent the weight of sin, guilt, worldly worries, and the struggles of life apart from God. Laying these down signifies repentance and the exchange of our brokenness for God's wholeness. The phrase "tutavikwa uzima" – "we will be clothed with life" – is especially rich, pointing to the spiritual rebirth and eternal life promised to believers. It evokes passages like Romans 6:4, where believers are "raised with Christ to newness of life," and 2 Corinthians 5:17, declaring that "if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The song, therefore, serves as a powerful call to embrace this singular, merciful, and life-giving path, inviting all to experience the freedom and eternal life found uniquely in Jesus Christ.