Zabron Singers - Kaniona Lyrics
Lyrics
Leo nitakupa siri, ya maisha yangu
Ukiniona hivi ni mungu amenitendea
Nimefanikiwaje ?Imekuwa kuwaje ?Mimi sijui kitu ni mungu amenitendea
Yanini mimi nitamani nisipate, wakati alokugawia namjua
Je siyo yule mungu alompa yakobo baraka
Nilipoijua siri nikaenda, nikaketi nae chini akasema
Hebu nieleze yote maswaibu yanayokusumbua
Nikaziacha shida zangu kwake nikaomba huku nikimuamini
Kuna wakati wa mungu, sahihi ukifika ataniona
Nakushukuru, umenikumbuka umenikumbuka tena
Jehova, nissi kaniona kaniona tena
Nimefurahi amenikumbuka amenikumbuka tena
Mwanba ni yesu, kaniona kaniona yena
Nilisema nimpe muda, karaka ya nini yupo mungu wangu
Jehova nissi, kaniona kaniona tena
Hawahi wala hachelewi niogope nini mungu wangu yupo
Mwamba ni yesu, kaniona kaniona tena
Nilisema nimpe muda, karaka ya nini yupo mungu wangu
Jehova nissi, kaniona kaniona tena
Hawahi wala hachelewi niogope nini mungu wangu yupo
Mwamba ni yesu, kaniona kaniona tena
Kuna wakati rafiki yangu alikata tamaa
Alipoona majibu yako mungu kwangu umechelewa
Hakujua utampa nini, kwa wakati ulio sahili
Tena zaidi ya maombi yako maana haujatusahau
Hukuniaibisha mungu, ulumtetea huyu
Muda ulipofika wakumjibu ulimtendea
Usipotujibu leo, hata ukijibu kesho
Wewe wajua nini kusudi lako uamue hivi
Nakushukuru, umenikumbuka umenikumbuka tena
Jehova, nissi kaniona kaniona tena
Niliogopa uliponyamaza nikahisi umenisahau mimi
Mwamba ni yesu, kaniona kaniona tena
Nilisema nimpe muda, karaka ya nini yupo mungu wangu
Jehova nissi, kaniona kaniona tena
Hawahi wala hachelewi niogope nini mungu wangu yupo
Mwamba ni yesu, kaniona kaniona tena
Nilisema nimpe muda, karaka ya nini yupo mungu wangu
Jehova nissi, kaniona kaniona tena
Hawahi wala hachelewi niogope nini mungu wangu yupo
Mwamba ni yesu, kaniona kaniona tena
Nimefurahi amenikumbuka amenikumbuka tena
Jehova nissi, kaniona kaniona yena
Nakushukuru, umenikumbuka umenikumbuka tena
Mwamba ni yesu kaniona kaniona tena
Video
ZABRON SINGERS - KANIONA(Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Zabron Singers have once again offered a profound musical experience with their latest single, "Kaniona," released on March 29, 2025. This song transcends mere melody, serving as a powerful declaration of faith and a testament to God’s unwavering faithfulness, offering solace and encouragement to anyone navigating the complexities of life’s journey. Far from being just another worship track, "Kaniona" unfolds as a deeply personal narrative, inviting listeners into the intimate secret of a life transformed by divine intervention and perfect timing.
The core message of "Kaniona" revolves around the profound truth that our successes, our very existence, are not products of our own ingenuity but direct manifestations of God's grace. The singer opens by sharing a personal "secret," humbly admitting that every accomplishment stems from God’s doing: "Mimi sijui kitu ni mungu amenitendea" (I don’t know anything, God did it for me). This sentiment echoes biblical wisdom, reminding us that "The Lord directs the steps of the godly" (Proverbs 16:9) and that "unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain" (Psalm 127:1). It's a call to relinquish self-reliance and embrace a complete dependence on the Almighty, fostering an attitude of gratitude for every blessing, known and unknown. The question, "Yanini mimi nitamani nisipate, wakati alokugawia namjua?" (Why should I desire what I don’t get, when I know the One who gives it to you?), beautifully encapsulates the peace found in trusting God's provision and sovereignty, much like King David’s assurance in Psalm 37:4, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."
A pivotal moment in the song is the revelation of the "secret": a direct, intimate dialogue with God. The lyrics describe approaching God, sitting down with Him, and laying bare all worries: "Nikaziacha shida zangu kwake nikaomba huku nikimuamini" (I left my problems with Him and prayed while believing in Him). This paints a vivid picture of prayer as a conversation, a profound act of surrendering burdens and anxieties to a loving Father, finding peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:6-7) and casting all anxieties on Him, knowing He cares (1 Peter 5:7). The song then boldly affirms God's unchanging nature, drawing a direct parallel to Jacob's blessing: "Je siyo yule mungu alompa Yakobo baraka?" (Is it not the same God who gave Jacob blessings?). This reminds us that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob remains faithful, immutable, and powerful, just as He declared in Malachi 3:6, "I the Lord do not change."
The recurring refrain, "Jehova Nissi, kaniona kaniona tena," which beautifully translates to "Jehovah, my banner, He saw me, He saw me again," is the spiritual anchor of the song. While "Jehovah Nissi" traditionally refers to God as our banner of victory, the song specifically emphasizes "Kaniona" – God personally seeing, remembering, and attending to the individual. This deeply personal acknowledgment of God’s attentiveness combats the fear of being overlooked or forgotten, a common human struggle. It resonates with the divine promise that God remembers His covenant (Genesis 8:1, God remembered Noah) and His unfailing love. The conviction that "Hawahi wala hachelewi niogope nini mungu wangu yupo" (He neither hurries nor delays, what should I fear when my God is present?) underlines the theme of divine timing. This is a powerful antidote to impatience and despair, encouraging steadfastness in waiting for God's perfect moment, a truth echoed in Ecclesiastes 3:1, "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven," and Habakkuk 2:3, "For still the vision awaits its appointed time... If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay."
"Kaniona" also powerfully addresses the universal experience of doubt and the tendency to despair when answers seem delayed. The lyrics recount a friend who "alikata tamaa" (gave up hope) when God's response seemed slow, failing to grasp that God's timing is always perfect and His provisions often exceed our prayers. This part of the song serves as a communal encouragement, reminding us that "Hukuniaibisha mungu, ulumtetea huyu" (You did not shame me, God, You defended him), and that when the right time arrives, God acts decisively. This theme beautifully illustrates the unwavering nature of God’s care, even when we feel forgotten during periods of silence: "Niliogopa uliponyamaza nikahisi umenisahau mimi" (I was scared when You were silent, I felt You had forgotten me). Yet, the song’s ultimate conclusion—"Usipotujibu leo, hata ukijibu kesho Wewe wajua nini kusudi lako uamue hivi" (If You don't answer us today, even if You answer tomorrow, You know Your purpose when You decide like this)—is a profound surrender to divine wisdom, finding peace in the knowledge that God’s plans are always purposeful, and He never forgets His own. The declaration, "Mwamba ni Yesu" (The Rock is Jesus), anchors this faith in the firm foundation of Christ, solidifying the message that our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ righteousness, a truth celebrated in Matthew 7:24-25.
In essence, "Kaniona" is more than a song; it's a spiritual journey condensed into powerful verses, offering a robust theology of trust, patience, and divine remembrance. It inspires a deep sense of gratitude, urging all who encounter it to reflect on God’s hand in their own lives and to rest assured that in every season, "He saw me, He saw me again." This offering from Zabron Singers is a much-needed anthem for anyone seeking to fortify their faith, a reminder that our God is intimately involved in our stories, and His timing is always impeccable.