Refrain:
Niloweshe, niloweshe, Roho mtakatifu (Drench me, Holy Spirit drench me)
Niloweshe, niloweshe, nakuomba Roho, niloweshe (Drench me, Spirit I pray that you may drench me)
Roho mtakatifu, niloweshe (Holy Spirit, drench me)
Kwa maombi, na kufunga, niloweshe (In my prayers and fasting, drench me)
Nisipungukiwe, nisijue nikakauka (That I may not lack, that I may not be dry)
Nakuomba Roho, niloweshe (Spirit I pray that you may drench me)
(Refrain)
Roho mtakatifu, niloweshe (Holy Spirit, drench me)
Kwa upako wako, niloweshe (Drench me with Your anointing)
Nisipungukiwe, nisijue nikakauka (That I may not lack, that I may not be dry)
Nakuomba Roho, niloweshe (Spirit I pray that you may drench me)
Roho mtakatifu, niloweshe (Holy Spirit, drench me)
Kwa ushirika wako, niloweshe (Drench me with Your Fellowship)
Nisipungukiwe, nisijue nikakauka (That I may not lack, that I may not be dry)
Nakuomba Roho, niloweshe (Spirit I pray that you may drench me)
Ni rahisi kukusifu (It is easy to praise You)
Wakati wa mazuri (In good times)
Ni rahisi kukushukuru (It is easy to thank You)
Yanapotokea mema (When good happens)
Ila ni ngumu kuamini (But it is difficult to believe)
Kuwa hata na magumu (To be in tough times)
Nawe Mungu umeyaruhusu (God You have allowed them)
Kwa kuniwazia mema (For thinking well of me)
Refrain 1:
Umeruhusu mazuri (You have permitted good)
nifurahi tena nikushukuru (For me to rejoice and to be thankful)
Na mabaya ili niwe hodari (And bad times that I may be strong)
Na tena nikusifu (And to praise You as well)
Mbele umeniwekea fahari (You have saved my triumph for me)
Haya ni ya muda tu (This is only temporary)
Macho yangu yatazama mbali (My eyes see ahead)
Uliko utukufu (Where there is holiness)
Refrain 2:
Yote mema (It is all well) x2
Hata magumu yana sababu (Even my difficulty has a reason)
Yote mema (It is all well) x2
Sitala humu, sitakufuru (I shall not eat here, I shall not blaspheme)
Sasa nimejua kuwa (I have now understood)
Wewe uliyenipa samaki (That the one who provides fish for me)
Ndiwe pia umetaka wakati mwingine (You also want other times )
Nipate nyoka (To receive a snake)
Tena nimejua kuwa wewe (I have also understood that You)
Uliyenipa mkate (Who provided bread for me)
Ndiwe pia umetaka (You are the same who wants)
Wakati mwingine nipate jiwe (For me to receive stones some times)
(Refrain 1 + 2)
Nimejifunza kuwa na shibe tena (I have taught myself to be satisfied again)
Nimeju kuwa na njaa tena (I have taught myself to be hungry again)
Kuwa nacho hata kutokuwa nacho (To have and not to have)
Najua yote yanafanya kazi (I know that all have a purpose)
Ili kunipatia mema (For good for me)
Yamefanyika kama ngazi iiamini kupanda (They have been fashioned like a ladder to be climbed by faith)
Ni rahisi kinywa kujawa na lawama tele (It is easy for the mouth to be filled with blame)
Pale mambo yanapoonekana hayaendi (Whenever things do not go to plan)
Ni ajabu sana kama moyo unahangaika (kutafuta majibu) (It is amazing how the hearts frets searching for answers)
Ajabu sana moyo unavyoonyesha mashaka (Amazing how the heart shows doubt)
Ya kwamba japo Mungu anaishi ndani yangu (kuna muda nahofu) (Even though God lives in me, I am still afraid)
Japo kuwa Mungu anaketi kati yetu, kuna muda na hofu (Though God sits amongst us, there is time that I doubt)
Nakumbuka wana waIsraeli katika bahari ya shamu (I remember the Israelits at the Red Sea)
Japo walikatiza katikati ya bahari kwa ushindi (Though they passed in the middle in victory)
Kwa nyimbo nyingi waliimba na kumsifu Bwana (With many songs they sung in praise of the Lord)
Lakini baada kuvuka na kuliiona jangwa (yalibadilika mambo) (But after crossing and seeing the wilderness, things changed)
Manunguniko yalisimama (Murmurms started)
Na kusahau miujiza alotenda Bwana mwanzo (And forgetfulness on the miracles the Lord did at the beginning)
Ee Mungu nisaidie (Oh God help me)
Refrain:
Nikumbushe wema wako nisije laumu (Remind me of Your goodness so I that do not blame)
Nikumbushe ukuu wako wakati wa magumu (Remind me of Your greatness in challenging times)
Nikumbushe shuhuda zako ili nikusifu (Remind me of you testimonies that I might praise You)
Niimbe wimbo wa sifa katikati ya machozi (To sing a song of praise in the midst of tears)
Niimbe wimbo wa sifa katikati ya machozi (To sing a song of praise in the midst of tears) (Repeat)
Nisaidie kukumbuka Baba ya kwamba umenichora kiganjani mwako (Lord help me to remember that you have drawn me on your palm)
Kati ya wengi waliopo duniani eh, na mimi umeniona (In the midst of many on earth, You have seen me)
Nikumbushe Baba, ya kwamba ni wewe umeniponya nilipoumwa (Remind me Father, that You healed me when I was ill)
Ya kwamba ni wewe, mlipaji wa ada yangu shuleni (That it is You, the payer of my school fees)
Ya kwamba kama ungeniacha hatua moja nisingelifika nilipo (That had you left me even in one step, I would not have been here)
Ee Baba, Umekung’uta mavumbi, kung’uta mavumbi mimi na kuniheshimisha (Oh Father, you have wiped my dust and honored me)
(Refrain)
Bwana Yesu nakutazama, ninakuabudu (Lord Jesus I look to You, I worship You)
Mungu wa maisha yangu, nisaidie nisalalamike mbele zako (God of my Life, help me not to complain before You)
Katika hali zote nijue upo (In any situation to know that You are there)
Umesema hutaniacha, ee Yahweh (You have said You would not leave me, Oh Yahweh)
Haya ni maombi yangu (This is my prayer)
Nzilenzilela makata na muye, nzilenzilela nzilenzilela
Zinzilela makata na muye, zinzilela zinzilela
Ee Bwana nakuinua, nikikumbuka ulikonitoa (Oh Lord I lift you up, when I remember where you saved me from)
Kwenye maisha ya aibu, na kunifanya wa thamani (From the life of shame, and made me valuable)
Ee Bwana nakuinua,nikikumbuka ulikonitoa (Oh Lord I lift you up, when I remember where you saved me from)
Kwenye maisha ya aibu, na kunifanya wa thamani (From the life of shame, and made me valuable)
Kama si wewe ningekuwa wapi, kama si wewe ningeitwa nani (Where would I be if not for you, What would I be called?)
Ningelikuwa nimekufa mimi, kwenye shimo la uharibifu (I would have been lost, in the hole of corruption)
Kama si wewe ningekuwa wapi, kama si wewe ningeitwa nani (Where would I be if not for you, What would I be called?)
Ningelikuwa nimekufa mimi, kwenye shimo la uharibifu (I would have been lost, in the hole of corruption)
Zinzilela makata na muye, zinzilela zinzilela
Zinzilela makata na muye, zinzilela zinzilela
Ni wengi niliyowajua, wenye mapesa na utajiri (I knew a lot of people with money and riches)
Wenye majumba ya kifahari, lakini leo hawako tena (With elaborate mansions, but they are not there today)
Ni wengi niliyowajua, wenye mapesa na utajiri (I knew a lot of people with money and riches)
Wenye majumba ya kifahari, lakini leo hawako tena (With elaborate mansions, but they are not there today)
Lakini mimi wanilinda bure, si kwamba nimetenda mema baba (But you freely secure me, not because I have done good works father)
Bali ni kwa neema yako, ndio maana mimi naishi (But I live because of your grace)
Sio ni kwamba nimetenda mema baba, ila ni kwa neema yako (Not because I have done good works father, but because of your grace)
Ndio maana mimi naishi, Wacha nikutuze wewe (That is why I am alive, so let me praise you)
Zinzilela makata na muye, zinzilela zinzilela
Zinzilela makata na muye, zinzilela zinzilela
Siwezi kukulipa baba, kwa yale umenitendea (I cannot repay you father, for all you have done for me)
Bali naomba moyoni mwangu, nipe moyo wa kukupenda (But I pray in my heart, that you would give me a loving heart)
Siwezi kukulipa baba, kwa yale umenitendea (I cannot repay you father, for all you have done for me)
Bali naomba moyoni mwangu, nipe moyo wa kukupenda (But I pray in my heart, that you would give me a loving heart)
Niondolee kiburi baba, nipe moyo mnyenyekevu (Remove pride from me father, give me a humble heart)
Ili nikuishie wewe, siku zote za maisha yangu (So that I live for you, all the days of my life) (Remove pride from me father, give me a humble heart)
Ili nikuishie wewe, siku zote za maisha yangu (So that I live for you, all the days of my life)
Zinzilela makata na muye, zinzilela zinzilela
Zinzilela makata na muye, zinzilela zinzilela
Zinzilela makata na muye, zinzilela zinzilela
Zinzilela makata na muye, zinzilela zinzilela
(Sung in Swahili)
Mungu alinena naye Musa hicho kiatu kivue(God told Moses remove that shoe)
Mungu alinena naye Musa hicho kiatu kivue(God told Moses remove that shoe)
Ulichotoka nacho kwa farao nakwambia(The one you came with from Pharaoh)
Pahali hapa ni patakatifu hicho kiatu kivue(The place you are standing is holy)(x2)
Musa hicho kiatu, Musa hicho kiatu(Moses remove that shoe, take it off)
Nataka ninene nawe, nataka nikutumie(I want to speak to you, I want to use you)
Nataka nikuinue, nataka nikubariki(I want to lift you up, I want to bless you)
Watu wangu waangamia,taifa langu la Israeli(My nation Israel is perishing)
Watu wangu wanasononeka,watu wangu wanateseka(My people are desolate and desperate)
Nataka nikutumie wewe, ukaokoe taifa langu we(I want to use you to rescue my nation)
Hata leo mungu anena nasi hicho kiatu we(Even today God tells us to remove that shoe)
Kiatu ni dhambi uzifanyazo ninakwambia(The shoe is your sins I tell you)
Ukahaba unaoeneza kando kando ni kiatu(Your secret promiscuity is the shoe)
Wivu na masengenyo vimekuja ni kiatu(Jealousy and gossip is the shoe)
Kitakupeleka jehanamu hicho kiatu(The shoe will take you to hell)
Kitakupeleka motoni wewe hicho kiatu(It will take you to the lake of fire)
Uzinzi unaoeneza wewe ni kiatu(Unfaithfulness is the shoe)
Uvalie wake wa wenzio magoti we nakwambia(Seducing married women I tell you)
Utongoza waume wa wenzio ni kiatu we(Seducing married men is the shoe)
Kitakupekea jehanamu hicho kiatu(That shoe will take you to hell)
Mama hicho kiatu, baba hicho kiatu(Mother that shoe, father that shoe)
Nataka ninene nawe, maana ninakupenda(I want to speak with you for I love you)
Nataka ninene nawe, ili nikuokoe(I want to speak with you so I could save you)
Mimi sitaki uangamie, mimi sitaki upotee(I don’t want you to perish or to lose you)
Mimi sitaki uangamie, maana mimi ninakujali(I don’t want you to perish because I care)
Mimi Mungu ni wa neema, mimi mungu ni wa upendo(I am the God of grace, God of love)
Ukitaka Mungu akubariki lazima kiatu kivue (If you want God to bless you, you must remove the shoe)
Ukitaka kuinuliwa wewe ni lazima kivue (If you want to be lifted up you must take off the shoe)
Wivu ulio nao wewe ni lazima kivue (You must remove your jealousy (Take it off)
Hutaki kuona mwenzako mama akiinuliwa wewe (You don’t want your friend to prosper (take it off)
Hutaki kuona mwenzako akiwa amependeza (You don’t want your friend to be beautiful (take it off)
Hutaki kuona mwenzako akiwa yuko smart (You don’t want your friend looking ‘smart’ (take it off)
Tabia ulio nayo mama ninakwambia wewe (Your manners mother I tell you (Take it off)
Hutaki kuona ndoa ya mwenzako jamani mke na mume wakicheka (You don’t want your friend to have a happy marriage (Take it off)
Tabia uliyo nayo baba, nakwambia badilika (Your ways father, I tell you to change (Take it off)
Hutaki kuona huduma ya mwenzako jamani likisonga mbele (You don’t want your friends service to prosper (Take it off)
Hebu kivue, jamani hebu kivue (Take it off, please take it off (Take it off)
Kiatu cha nyumba ndogo, kiatu cha ulevi (The shoe of a promiscuous house, the shoe of drunkedness (Take it off)
Kiatu cha uzinzi, kiatu cha masengenyo (The shoe of unfaithfulness, the shoe of gossip (Take it off)
Kivue, kivue, kivue, kivue (Take it off, take it off, take it off, take it off)
Mungu ananena nawe hicho kiatu kivue (God is telling you to remove that shoe (Take it off)
Mungu anena nawe hicho kiatu kivue
(God is telling you to remove that shoe(Take it off)
Valia mini waume wa wenzio iwe mwisho
(Wearing minis for married men must end (Take it off)
Kuvalia vitovu waume wa wenzio iwe mwisho (Wearing briefs for married men must end (Take it off)
Kupaka wanja kwa waume wa wenzio iwe mwisho (Make up for the sake of married men must end (Take it off)
Nataka nikupe mumueo, nataka nikupe nyumba yako (I want to give you your husband, I want to give you your home (Take it off)
Nataka nikuinue, nataka nikuinue (I want to lift you up, I want to raise you up (Take it off)
Nataka nikuinue, niinue mume wako (I want to lift you up, to lift your husband (Take it off)
Niinue nyumba yako, nimwunue mke wako (To lift up your family, to lift up your wife (Take it off)
Nikupatia mchumba, kiatu cha nyumba ndogo (To give you a wife, the shoe of small minds (take it off)
Mungu anasema nawewe hicho kiatu kivue (God is telling you to take off that shoe (Take it off)
Kivue, kivue, kivue, kivue (Take it off, take it off, take it off, take it off
Ah, hicho kiatu kivue (Ah remove that shoe!)
African Gospel Lyrics 