Be Like Him
One Nation Crew Lyrics
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Kwaze kwabona kala thina so fananaye
(So fananaye) So fananaye thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye [x2]
When he comes I shal be like him [x2]
Oh oh Oh Oh Oh Oh like him
No more pain I shall be like him
Oh oh oh oh oh oh like him
Back to the very [beginning repeat: to fade]
The lyrics to One Nation Crew's song "Be Like Him" are primarily focused on the idea of striving to become Christ-like. The first few lines are sung in a different language (possibly Zulu), but it roughly translates to "We see him, and he looks like us. When we see him, we look like him." This translation echoes the Christian belief that humans were created in God's image and that we should strive to live a life that reflects his love and goodness.
The chorus of the song reiterates this theme, with the lyrics "When he comes I shall be like him. No more pain I shall be like him. See his face I shall be like him." Here, the song speaks to the idea that, after death, Christians will be united with Christ and will become like him, free from pain and suffering. The repetition of the phrase "like him" throughout the song emphasizes this goal of becoming more Christ-like.
Overall, "Be Like Him" is a powerful expression of faith and devotion, encouraging listeners to strive towards a life that reflects the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Kwabona kala thina so fananaye
We see our reflection in him
Kwaze kwabona kala thina so fananaye
Every time we look at him, we see ourselves
(So fananaye) So fananaye thina so fananaye
We are like him, and he is like us
So fananaye thina so fananaye [x2]
We are similar to him in every way
When he comes I shal be like him [x2]
When he appears, we will be like him
Oh oh Oh Oh Oh Oh like him
It will be just like him, completely alike
No more pain I shall be like him
There will be no more pain when we become like him
See his face I shall be like him
When we see him, we will transform into him
Oh oh oh oh oh oh like him
It will be just like him, completely alike
Back to the very [beginning repeat: to fade]
The song goes back to the start and fades away
Contributed by Mackenzie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Kwabona kala thina so fananaye
Kwaze kwabona kala thina so fananaye
(So fananaye) So fananaye thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye [x2]
When he comes I shal be like him [x2]
Oh oh Oh Oh Oh Oh like him
No more pain I shall be like him
See his face I shall be like him
Oh oh oh oh oh oh like him
Robert Mileage
It's creative sounds like this with African praise makes me proud to be African American. Glory to God in the highest!!!!!!
blackcitroenlove
It's in isiZulu, so beautiful isn't it?
KLAXXONJACKSON1984
same here love those african melodies love from samoa
Carol White
We descend from Israel
Shawn Bradshaw
I give God the glory for blessing me to speak my native tongue and sing as well in Swahili this is a beautiful that touch me in 2003
0lamilekan Adewoyin
Awesome song always been a strong follower of Kirk Franklin right from my teenage years
Tyree Walker
Song makes me tear up everytime
Raheem Clarke
This song is great.
You are the universe
big ups to my Auntie for putting me on this.
Dubidel Legodi
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