Lyrics
Mwanaume huyu Yesu aliaibishwa sana
Pale msalabani ili tupate wokovu
Amelipa gharama huyu Bwana Yesu
(He has paid the price the Lord Jesus Christ)
Pale msalabani ametuletea wokovu
(At the cross He brought us salvation)
Kapigiliwa misumari, mijeledi alipigwa
Kwa ajili yetu sote tumeupata wokovu
Amelipa gharama huyu Bwana Yesu
Pale msalabani ametuletea wokovu
Walimtukana Yesu, wakamdhalilisha
Nguo walimvua ili tupate wokovu
Amelipa gharama huyu Bwana Yesu
Pale msalabani ametuletea wokovu
Walimnywesha siki, mate walimtemea
Taji ya miba kichwani ili tupate wokovu
Amelipa gharama huyu Bwana Yesu
Pale msalabani ametuletea wokovu
Walimhukumu Yesu bila kosa lolote
Lengo lao kuzuia injili isihubiriwe jamani
Amelipa gharama huyu Bwana Yesu
Pale msalabani ametuletea wokovu
Alisingiziwa uongo hakujibu lolote
Alinyamaza kimya ili tupate wokovu
Amelipa gharama huyu Bwana Yesu
Pale msalabani ametuletea wokovu
Kama wewe ni mwana wa Mungu, shuka msalabani
Uliokoa wengine leo jiokoe mwenyewe
Amelipa gharama huyu Bwana Yesu
Pale msalabani ametuletea wokovu
Walimtukana Yesu, wakamwita mjanja
Walimtesa sana leo kashinda mauti aah
Amelipa gharama huyu Bwana Yesu
Pale msalabani ametuletea wokovu
Kati ya Yesu na Baraba afunguliwe nani?
Wote wakaitikia afunguliwe Baraba
Amelipa gharama huyu Bwana Yesu
Pale msalabani ametuletea wokovu
Wakamzika kaburini walijua wamemkomesha
Lakini siku ya tatu akafufuka aah
Amelipa gharama huyu Bwana Yesu
Pale msalabani ametuletea wokovu
Huyu Yesu ametuletea wokovu (Ametuletea wokovu)
Ametuletea wokovu (Ametuletea wokovu)
Ameshinda kifo na mauti (Ametuletea wokovu)
Amefufuka na utukufu (Ametuletea wokovu)
Yesu kristo yu hai (Ametuletea wokovu)
Bwana Yesu yu hai leo (Ametuletea wokovu)
Ametuletea wokovu (Ametuletea wokovu)
Kaburi halikumweza (Ametuletea wokovu)
Kaburi halikumshikilia (Ametuletea wokovu)
Kuzimu imetetemeka (Ametuletea wokovu)
Ametuletea wokovu (Ametuletea wokovu)
Yesu ametuletea wokovu (Ametuletea wokovu)
Yesu ametuletea wokovu (Ametuletea wokovu)
Kuzimu haikumweza (Ametuletea wokovu)
Mwanaume wa wanaume kashinda kifo (Ametuletea wokovu)
Amefufuka mwokozi eeh (Ametuletea wokovu)
Kule kupigwa kwake tumepona (Ametuletea wokovu)
Kuteseka kwake tumepona (Ametuletea wokovu)
Ametuletea wokovu (Ametuletea wokovu)
Kwa kupigwa kwake tumepona (Ametuletea wokovu)
Kwa kupigwa kwake tumekuwa wazima (Ametuletea wokovu)
Kwa kupigwa kwake tunapendana (Ametuletea wokovu)
Ametuweka mbali na laana (Ametuletea wokovu)
Ametuweka mbali na magonjwa (Ametuletea wokovu)
Ametuletea wokovu (Ametuletea wokovu)
Ametuletea wokovu (Ametuletea wokovu)
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Amelipa Gharama” recounts the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus as the price of salvation. Its verses move through the humiliation of the cross: nails, lashes, mockery, the crown of thorns, false accusation, and the choice of Barabbas. The recurring line that Christ paid the cost keeps the song focused on redemption rather than suffering alone.
The closing movement turns from the crucifixion to victory. Jesus is buried, rises on the third day, defeats death, and is proclaimed alive. Several details closely follow the Gospel passion narratives, while the language about healing through his wounds echoes Isaiah’s description of the suffering servant. The repeated response “Ametuletea wokovu” gives the song a communal declaration of salvation grounded in Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection. Its structure functions as both a retelling of the Passion and sustained praise for the living Savior, emphasizing that the grave could not hold him and that his suffering brought deliverance.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 53:5 The suffering servant is wounded for sin, and his wounds bring healing.
- Matthew 27:27-31 The soldiers mock Jesus, place a crown of thorns on him, and lead him to crucifixion.
- Luke 24:6-7 The angels announce that Jesus has risen on the third day.