Lyrics
Intro
Iyee mmhh eh, iye mm eeh (Aaah)
Iyee mmhh eh (aaaah)
Hmmmm
Verse 1
Maisha yangu
Yana wewe Mungu
Tumaini la moyo
Kwako mim nimeliweka
Msaada Wa karibu bwana
Nitakusifu wewe tu
Na nitakutuza
Nitapolemewa na mizigo
Magonjwa na mateso
Sina wasiwasi tena
Nipitapo uvuli wa mauti bwana
Gongo lako na fimbo yako
Vinanifariji bwana aaah
Pre-Chorus
Umenifanya wa thamani (eeeeh)
Umenitoa matopeni (eeeh)
Umenikung'uta mavumbi (eeeeh)
Ukanibariki
Umenifanya hodari (eeehe)
Ukanipa ujasiri (eeeh)
Niliyekuwa sifai
Umenibariki
Chorus
(Only you)
Only you (Jesus)
Only you
Elishadai (Only you)
Oooh Yeah (My god)
Adonai (Only you)
Only you Jesus (Jesus)
Ni wewe unanitosha mimi (only You)
Ni wewe unanifaa daima (my God)
Only you
Verse 2
Kila njia ya mtu ni sawa
Machoni pake mwenyewe
Bali bwana hupima mioyo
Mawazo tuliyonayo nafahamu
Naweza kujiona watakaitifu
Ila mbele zake hasara
Roho ni wadhaifu uuh
Tujinyenyekeze mbele zake
Tupate thawabu milele
Kwa kumtumikia yeye tu
Yeye anaponyaa
Anaokoa
Halo halo haloo
Kwangu ni mwaminifu
Huyu Yesu
Nitapolemewa na mizigo
Magonjwa na mateso
Sina wasiwasi tena
Nipitapo uvuli wa mauti bwana
Gongo lako na fimbo yako
Vinanifarijii bwana aaah
Pre-Chorus (Repeat)
Umenifanya wa thamani (eeeeh)
Umenitoa matopeni (eeeh)
Umenikung'uta mavumbi (eeeeh)
Ukanibariki
Umenifanya hodari (eeehe)
Ukanipa ujasiri (eeeh)
Niliyekuwa sifai (eeeeh)
Umenibariki (yeah)
Chorus 2
(Only you)
Only you … Jesus
Simba na Yuda
Only you uuh My God
Hakuna kama wewe (only you)
Nitang’ang ana na wewe (Jesus)
Jesus (only you)
Ni wewe pekee yako tu (My God)
Eeeh (Only you)
Baba Huruma eeh (Jesus)
Mwingi wa rehema eeh (only you)
Hakuna kama wewe (My God)
Mwenye Kutoa buree (only you)
Unayetupenda (Jesus)
Outro
Aaaah eeehhh (only you)
Yesu wangu (My God)
Baba yangu
(Walter)
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
"Only You" is a Swahili-led confession of dependence on Jesus. The first verse names God as the heart's hope, nearby help, and comfort through burdens, sickness, and suffering. Its reference to the shadow of death and the comfort of rod and staff clearly echoes Psalm 23, placing the song in a body of Scripture about divine presence and care.
The later verse turns from personal testimony to humility. It admits that human judgment can appear right while God weighs the heart, then calls for service and humbleness before him. The chorus answers both verses with a single focus: Jesus alone is sufficient. Titles such as Adonai and El Shaddai add to that confession of God's authority, mercy, and faithfulness. Through its repeated praise, the song joins vulnerability with confidence in divine help.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:4 The psalmist finds comfort in God's rod and staff in the valley of deep darkness.
- Proverbs 21:2 Human ways may seem right, but the Lord weighs the heart.
- Psalm 46:1 God is described as a refuge, strength, and present help in trouble.