Jabu's back to the Cross
Joyous Celebration Lyrics

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Nci-nci bo
Iyasho inhliziyo uJesu ngiyamazi
Uthethelel' izono sengiya laph' ekhona
Iyasho inhliziyo ithi nci-nci bo

Wandithand' uJesu lo
Kush' incwadi njalo
Ngiyingane yakhe

Anginaw ‘amandla

Yebo uJesu uyangithanda
Uyangithanda incwadi isho nje
Singabantwana abancane

abahlala ethembeni x2
Usizi, usizi, usizi asinalo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joyous Celebration's song "Jabu's back to the Cross" express gratitude and joy towards Jesus. The phrase "nci-nci bo" is repeated throughout the song, which means "sing-sing it". The singer knows that Jesus speaks to their hearts and removes their sins, allowing them to be where He is. The heart asks so that Jesus can answer, and the song emphasizes the power that faith has in bringing one closer to Jesus.

The lyrics continue with a personal testimony of love for Jesus. The singer speaks of their love for Jesus and how they are His child. However, the singer acknowledges that they are weak and do not have the power. The singer's love for Jesus is unconditional and they are grateful that Jesus loves them back. The final line of the song reiterates the singer's need for Jesus in their life by saying "usizi, usizi, usizi asinalo" which means "help, help, help, we have none."

Line by Line Meaning

Nci-nci bo
My heart sings with joy and praise

Iyasho inhliziyo uJesu ngiyamazi
Jesus, I am aware that You cleanse my heart

Uthethelel' izono sengiya laph' ekhona
You forgive sins and receive me in Your presence

Iyasho inhliziyo ithi nci-nci bo
My heart is filled with joy, singing praises to you

Wandithand' uJesu lo
Jesus loved me

Kush' incwadi njalo
It is written in the Bible

Ngiyingane yakhe
I am His child

Anginaw ‘amandla
I have no power

Yebo uJesu uyangithanda
Yes, Jesus loves me

Uyangithanda incwadi isho nje
He loves me, calling me His own

Singabantwana abancane
We are His little children