Zabron Singers - Bhamagaka Lyrics
Lyrics
Bhali bhaliho, bhanu badaji na bhamagaka
Walikuwepo watu wakubwa na wakutisha
Bhangi batemi bhangi bhatale bha muwelelo
Wengine wafalme na wakubwa wa dunia
Bhangi bhasabi, bhunu bhanu bhatale bha nguzu nyinge
Wengine matajiri, watu wakubwa wenye nguvu nyingi
Ah oleo, twabhajimija aa mshibi
Ambao tumepotezea dhambini
Bhale bhaliho, bhadugu bhiswe tubhasanije
Walikuwepo ndugu zetu tuliowapenda
Bha mioyo wiza, kubhadugu na bhose munzengo
Wenye mioyo mizuri kwa ndugu na kwenye jamii
Leo bhalehe liweleo ka lyapunguja
Leo wako wapi dunia imewapunga
Mayo kwa kwibkacha bhakacha mshibhi nhuru mu yesu
Mama cha kujiuliza je walifia dhambini au kwa yesu
Ya muwelelo, ikhubhitaga yatulekela maruho mu mioyo
Ya dunia, yanapita na hutuachia mfadhaiko moyoni
Tukuchaga, yatwibha, bhupejiwa wiswe bhule mu yesu
Na tunakufa, tunasahaurika kupona kwetu kuko kwa yesu
Ya muwelelo ikhubhitaga yatukela maruho mu mioyo
Ya dunia yanapita na hutuachia mfadhaiko moyoni
Tukuchaga yatwibha, bhupejiwa wiswe bhule mu yesu
Na tunakufa tunasahaurika kupona kwetu kuko kwa yesu
Bhale bhaliho bhembi bhatale bha muwelelo
Bhangi bhalogi, bhanhi bhahangi bhangi bhafumu
Bhale bhaliho bhamu bhasoga hangi bhawiza
Aho leo ka twabhajimija aah mushibhi
Bhale bhaliho bhanu bhazunya bha muwelelo
Bhangi bhademi bha shikhu nyinge mu lina lyakwe
Leo bhalehe liwelelo ka lya phunguja
Mayo kwa kwibhuja bhakacha mshibhi nulu mu yesu
Ya muwelelo, ikhubhitaga yatulekela maruho mu mioyo
Tukuchaga, yatwibha, bhupejiwa wiswe bhule mu yesu
Ya muwelelo ikhubhitaga yatukela maruho mu mioyo
Tukuchaga yatwibha, bhupejiwa wiswe bhule mu yesu
Video
Zabron Singers-Bhamagaka (Official video lyrics)
Meaning & Inspiration
Zabron Singers' "Bhamagaka," released on March 28, 2025, is a profound exploration of earthly transience and the ultimate hope found in Christ. The title itself, "Bhamagaka," evokes a sense of dwelling or residing, setting the stage for a contemplation of where our true dwelling lies. The song doesn't just present a fleeting melody; it unpacks a weighty message, a spiritual narrative woven with poignant observations about the ephemeral nature of worldly power and possessions. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of individuals who once held immense influence – kings, rulers, and those lauded for their wealth and might. These figures, often described as "bangi batemi" and "bhangibhatale," were figures of consequence in their time, commanding respect and wielding significant authority. However, the song pivots with a sobering question: "Ah oleo, twabhajimija aa mshibi Ambo tumepotezea dhambini" – lamenting those who have lost their way in sin. This immediately introduces the core thematic tension of the song: the contrast between temporal glory and eternal consequence. The narrative then shifts to a more personal lament, remembering loved ones, "bhwalikuwepo ndugu zetu tuliowapenda," who possessed beautiful hearts, contributing positively to their families and communities. Yet, the chilling reality of their absence is underscored by the stark question, "Leo bhalehe liweleo ka lyapunguja… Mayo kwa kwibkacha bhakacha mshibhi nhuru mu yesu." This rhetorical query forces listeners to confront the fate of those who have passed, asking whether they departed in sin or in the saving grace of Jesus. The song powerfully illustrates that worldly pursuits, "Ya dunia, yanapita na hutuachia mfadhaiko moyoni," leave behind only a residue of sorrow and anxiety. This echoes the wisdom found in Scripture, particularly in Ecclesiastes, which repeatedly emphasizes the vanity of earthly endeavors when viewed apart from God. The book of 1 John also warns against loving the world, stating, "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him" (1 John 2:15). "Bhamagaka" serves as a stark reminder of our mortality and the ultimate reckoning. It directly confronts the idea that earthly power and influence are fleeting, much like the grass that withers and the flowers that fall (Isaiah 40:7-8). The song's message is deeply rooted in the Christian understanding of salvation, highlighting that true permanence and peace are found only through faith in Jesus Christ. The repeated refrain, "Tukuchaga, yatwibha, bhupejiwa wiswe bhule mu yesu," meaning "When we die, we are forgotten, our deliverance is in Jesus," encapsulates this central tenet. It speaks to the biblical truth that earthly remembrance fades, but those who are in Christ have an eternal destiny secured. The verses repeatedly return to the idea that worldly possessions and accolades are ultimately meaningless in the face of eternity, aligning with the teachings of Jesus who cautioned against storing up treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy (Matthew 6:19-20). The song’s power lies in its direct and unflinching examination of life’s ultimate questions, encouraging a spiritual re-evaluation. It’s not just a song; it’s a spiritual compass pointing towards the enduring truth of salvation, urging listeners to anchor their hope not in the shifting sands of this world, but in the unshakeable foundation of faith in Jesus. The repeated emphasis on the legacy of sin versus the redemption in Christ serves as a powerful call to introspection and a renewed commitment to living a life that honors God, ensuring that our ultimate dwelling place is one of eternal peace.