Kum Ba Ya
Miami Mass Choir Lyrics

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Chorus
Kum ba ya Lord kum ba ya Lord
Kum ba ya Lord kum ba ya
Kum ba ya Lord kum ba ya
Oh Lord, kum ba ya
(Repeat)

Lead

We waiting on you__ kum ba ya Lord we waiting on you kum ba ya
We waiting on you__ kum ba ya Oh Lord, kum ba ya

Choir
We waiting on you__ kum ba ya Lord we waiting on you kum ba ya
We waiting on you__ kum ba ya Oh Lord, kum ba ya

Lead
We praying for you_ kum ba ya Lord we praying for you kum ba ya
We praying for you_ kum ba ya Oh Lor, kum ba ya

Choir
We praying for you_ kum ba ya Lord we praying for you kum ba ya
We praying for you_ kum ba ya Oh Lor, kum ba ya

Praise/Music Break

Kum ba ya Lord kum ba ya Lord
Kum ba ya Lord kum ba ya
Kum ba ya Lord kum ba ya

Oh Lord (8 x or repeat as directed)
Kum ba ya

Overall Meaning

The Miami Mass Choir's rendition of "Kum Ba Ya" is a soulful and spiritual song which touches on the concept of waiting on and praying for the Lord. The song's simple yet powerful chorus "Kum Ba Ya Lord" is an invitation to the Lord to be with them, to come and help them in their time of need. The lead singer encourages the listeners to join in waiting on and praying for the Lord. The choir echoes these sentiments, urging and inviting the Lord to be present in their lives, to bless and guide them.

The song's tone is solemn and reflective, with the choir's melodic voices creating a sense of a community coming together to seek and find the Lord. The repeated chorus of "Kum Ba Ya Lord" is both a prayer and a plea to the Lord to come and be a light in uncertain times. The song's message is universal and timeless, presenting an unreserved approach to spirituality and the acknowledgement of the importance of seeking higher guidance.

Overall, the Miami Mass Choir's interpretation of "Kum Ba Ya" represents a deep and personal connection between the individual and the Lord. It is a call to all of us to seek guidance and comfort in difficult times, and the assurance that the Lord is always there, waiting to hear our calls.

Line by Line Meaning

Kum ba ya Lord kum ba ya Lord
We are calling out to you, Lord, asking for your presence and help

Kum ba ya Lord kum ba ya
We are seeking your assistance, Lord, please come to us

Kum ba ya Lord kum ba ya
We are crying out to you, Lord, for your guidance and support

Oh Lord, kum ba ya
Dear Lord, we entreat you to come to our aid and offer your mercy to us

We waiting on you__ kum ba ya Lord we waiting on you kum ba ya
We patiently wait for your arrival, Lord, hoping for your help and comfort

We waiting on you__ kum ba ya Oh Lord, kum ba ya
We are eagerly waiting for you, Lord, with hope and trust in you

We praying for you_ kum ba ya Lord we praying for you kum ba ya
We are offering our prayers to you, Lord, requesting your intervention and blessings

We praying for you_ kum ba ya Oh Lor, kum ba ya
We lift up our voices in prayer to you, Lord, humbly asking for your love and guidance

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