Lyrics
Verse 1
Nainua macho yangu
Nitazame milimani
Msaada wangu watoka wapi
Bali ni watoka kwako yesu
Chorus
Yesu wangu umeniponya roho yangu
Wewe kweli ni wa ajabu na Mimi nitakushukuru
Verse 2
Nainua macho yangu
Nitazame marafiki
Usaidizi wangu watoka wapi
Bali ni watoka kwako yesu
Chorus
Yesu wangu umeniponya roho yangu
Wewe kweli ni wa ajabu na Mimi nitakushukuru
Verse 3
Nainua macho yangu
Nitazame familia yangu
Uponyaji wangu watoka wapi
Bali ni watoka kwako yesu
Chorus
Yesu wangu umeniponya roho yangu
Wewe kweli ni wa ajabu na Mimi nitakushukuru
Verse 4
Nainua macho yangu
Nitazame ninaowajua
Amani yangu yatoka wapi
Bali ni watoka kwako yesu
Chorus
Yesu wangu umeniponya roho yangu
Wewe kweli ni wa ajabu na Mimi nitakushukuru
Bridge
Yesu wangu umeondoa aibu yangu
Wewe kweli ni wa ajabu na Mimi nitakushukuru
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
This Swahili song is a testimony of healing and gratitude built on the opening of Psalm 121. The verse begins "Nainua macho yangu", meaning "I lift up my eyes", and asks where help comes from, then answers that it comes from Jesus. Each verse changes what the singer looks toward, first the hills, then friends, family and acquaintances, and asks the same question about help, healing and peace.
The chorus declares "Yesu wangu umeniponya roho yangu", which translates as "My Jesus, You have healed my soul", and adds that He is wonderful and will be thanked. A closing line says that Jesus has removed the singer's shame, which parallels the promise against shame in Isaiah 54:4. The song's repeated structure and plain wording make it easy to learn, and its focus is thanksgiving to Christ for salvation, healing and restoration.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 121:1-2 The psalmist lifts his eyes to the hills and says his help comes from the Lord.
- Psalm 103:2-3 The psalm praises the Lord who forgives sins and heals diseases.
- Isaiah 54:4 God promises that His people will not be put to shame.