Come Down
Mthunzi Namba Lyrics

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Oh come down (come down)
My Lord (my Lord)
And manifest your power (your power)

Oh come down (come down)
My Lord (my Lord)
And manifest your power (your power)

Oh come down (come down)
My Lord (my Lord)
And manifest your power (your power)

Oh come down (come down)
My Lord (my Lord)
And manifest your power (your power)...

Oh come down (come down)
My Lord (my Lord)
And manifest your power (your power)

Oh come down (come down)
My Lord (my Lord)
And manifest your power (your power)

Oh come down (come down)
My Lord (my Lord)
And manifest your power (your power)

Oh yehla (yehla)
Oh Moya (Moya)
Ubonese (amandla akho)

Oh yehla (yehla)
Oh Moya (Moya)
Ubonese (amandla akho)

Oh come down (come down)
Come come (come down)

Come down (come down)
Come down (come down)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mthunzi Namba's song "Come Down" are a plea for the Lord to come down and manifest his power in the lives of the believers. The repetition of the phrase "Oh come down, my Lord, and manifest your power" reflects the urgency and sincerity of the request. The words "come down" signify a desire for the divine presence to be physically manifested and felt by the worshippers.

The song also features the use of the isiZulu language, as seen in the lines "Oh yehla, Oh Moya, Ubonese amandla akho" which translate to "Oh come, Oh Spirit, show us your power". The use of the isiZulu language adds cultural depth to the song, as well as communicating the gospel message in a way that is familiar and relatable to those who understand the language.

Overall, the song "Come Down" is a powerful and moving expression of the believers' desire for the manifestation of God's power in their lives. It reflects a deep longing for the divine presence and the assurance of God's goodness and grace.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh come down (come down)
Asking for the presence of the Lord

My Lord (my Lord)
Addressing God as the superior being

And manifest your power (your power)
Requesting God to display His divine might and authority

Oh yehla (yehla)
Calling for God's arrival

Oh Moya (Moya)
Invoking the Holy Spirit

Ubonese (amandla akho)
Acknowledging and praising God's strength and power

Come come (come down)
Repeating the request for God's presence

Come down (come down)
Asking for God to descend and be present

Writer(s): Mthunzi Namba

Contributed by Isaac J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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