Zabron Singers - Nimemuona Bwana Lyrics
Lyrics
Hivi je, waijua sababu, yakuinuliwa kwanguKubarikiwa kwanguHebu keti tutete pamoja nikwambieKuna siri hapa we hujui yu ya baraka zanguKuna mungu namjua ni mmoja tu si sawa na wengineHapangiwi na mwingine haweza kumpa mwingineHivyo, tulia tuli tulia shikilia hapo tuliaUkiw na mungu tulia atakuletea mengiNimemuona huyu bwana akitenda kwa wengineNa mimi amenikumbuka, ndio maana nasimuliaUmeona nini ulipo?Nimemuona bwana, akitenda katika maisha yanguUmeona nini ulipo?Nimemuona bwana, hatika matendo yake siwezi pimaUmeona nini ulipo?Nimemuona bwana, akitenda katika maisha yanguEe tunajivunia, matendo yake bwanaNimemuona bwana, hatika matendo yake siwezi pimaNa tukikutana kuabudu, wasogea karibuIli bwana ugange mioyo yetuBwana hakuna usilowezan pekee unawezaHivi bwana nitarudisha niniUmetukuka juu mbinguni duniani kila mahaliWe mungu ni mungu wa uwezaTena bwana hupangiwi na mtu jua lina kutiiMilima bahari vya kutiiSiwezi sema mimiMambo mamgapiUmenitendeaNakushukuru, ndio maana naimbaNikusifu weweNimemuona bwana, akitenda katika maisha yanguNimemuona bwana, hatika matendo yake siwezi pimaNimemuona bwana, hatika matendo yake siwezi pimaNimemuona bwana, hatika matendo yake siwezi pima
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Zabron Singers-Nimemuona Bwana (Official video lyrics)
Meaning & Inspiration
Zabron Singers' "Nimemuona Bwana," released on March 28, 2025, is a powerful declaration of faith centered on the transformative encounter with God. The song's genesis appears rooted in a deep personal testimony, a narrative that resonates with the core of Christian experience: witnessing God's hand at work in one's life and the subsequent desire to share that revelation with others. The phrase "Nimemuona Bwana" translates to "I have seen the Lord," a profound statement that echoes biblical encounters, such as Isaiah's vision in the temple in Isaiah 6:1, where he declares, "I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up." This song, therefore, is not just about hearing about God, but about a personal, experiential knowledge of Him.
The central message of "Nimemuona Bwana" revolves around the unsearchable power and sovereign nature of God, and how this understanding leads to steadfastness and gratitude. The lyrics ask rhetorical questions, inviting the listener to contemplate the source of blessings and elevations in life, only to reveal the singular truth: God's divine intervention. This aligns with scriptures like James 1:17, which states, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." The song emphasizes that God is incomparable, unique, and His plans are His own, a concept beautifully captured in Romans 11:33: "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!" The exhortation to "tulia" (be still) while having God is a direct parallel to Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." This stillness is not passive resignation but an active trust, acknowledging that God is in control and will bring forth abundance.
The song's narrative shifts to the direct testimony of seeing God's actions in the lives of others and subsequently in one's own. This personal witnessing is the catalyst for praising and rejoicing, as seen in the repeated lines about God's actions in their life and His unfathomable deeds. This experiential faith is a hallmark of biblical narratives, from the Exodus of the Israelites, where they witnessed God's mighty acts to be delivered from Egypt, to the testimonies of the apostles who had personally encountered the resurrected Christ. The statement "Nimemuona bwana, katika matendo yake siwezi pima" (I have seen the Lord, in His deeds I cannot measure) speaks to the immeasurable grace and power of God, a truth echoed in Ephesians 3:20: "Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power that is at work within us." The song's invitation to gather and worship, seeking God to heal hearts, reinforces the communal aspect of faith and the recognition of God's omnipotence. The rhetorical question about what can be returned to God is met with an implicit understanding that all that is offered – praise, worship, and life itself – is but a response to His overwhelming grace. The song concludes by reiterating the majesty and unchallengeable authority of God, who commands creation itself, a theme found throughout Scripture, such as in Psalm 33:9, "For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm." "Nimemuona Bwana" is a deeply inspiring piece that encourages a faith rooted in personal encounter, unwavering trust, and profound gratitude for the incomparable God.