Lyrics
Hooo,Hooo
Nakuja mbele Zako nakuitaji ee Baba,Wewe ni Mwokozi wangu Rafiki Yangu wa Milele
Bila wewe mimi siwezi Kuendelea nisikie,Uniongoze kwa njia zako,Roho wako ifike vema
Nijaze Nijaze unijaze Roho wako
Niguzeee niguzeee nakutegemea wewe
Nakuja mbele Zako nakuitaji ee Baba,Wewe ni Mwokozi wangu Rafiki Yangu wa Milele
Bila wewe mimi siwezi Kuendelea nisikie,Uniongoze kwa njia zako,Roho wako ifike vema
Nijazeee Nijazeee unijaze Roho wako
Niguzeee niguzeee nakutegemea wewe
Nijazeee Nijazeee unijaze Roho wako
Niguzeee niguzeee nakutegemea wewe
Wewe Yesu,wewe ni Kimbilio langu Ngome yangu
Sitahofu bila wewe mimi siwezi kuendelea unisikie
Wewe Yesu,wewe ni Kimbilio langu Ngome yangu
Sitahofu bila wewe mimi siwezi kuendelea unisikie
Nijazeee Nijazeee unijaze Roho wako
Niguzeee niguzeee nakutegemea wewe
Nijazeee Nijazeee unijaze Roho wako
Niguzeee niguzeee nakutegemea wewe
Nijazeee Nijazeee unijaze Roho wako
Niguzeee niguzeee nakutegemea wewe
Mungu wangu
Baba yangu
Nakutegemea wewe
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Nijaze” is a Swahili prayer of dependence addressed to God. The singer comes before the Father in need, naming Jesus as Savior, lasting friend, refuge, and fortress. Rather than claiming self-sufficiency, the verses repeatedly confess an inability to continue without divine help. Requests for guidance, a hearing ear, and the filling of the Spirit shape the song as personal worship centered on surrender.
The recurring plea to be filled and touched gives the song a simple devotional rhythm. Its language suggests a desire not merely for relief, but for God’s Spirit to direct the singer along God’s ways. The description of Jesus as refuge and stronghold also connects trust with freedom from fear. These themes correspond with biblical prayers for guidance and with Christ’s teaching that the Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask. The closing words return to reliance on God, preserving prayer as the song’s central posture.
Related Scripture
- Luke 11:13 Jesus says the Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.
- Psalm 46:1-2 The psalm calls God a refuge and strength and therefore rejects fear.
- Psalm 25:4-5 The psalm asks God to teach and guide the one who waits for him.