Watoto means "Children" in Swahili language, and is made up of children who have lost both or one parent to the AIDS epidemic. The Choir has toured Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia with a team of adults.
Their performances are a unique blend of native African rhythms, contemporary gospel music and ethnic dance. They have released four CDs. The ministry also comprises three villages, a primary school and a high school.
The vision behind Watoto is Raising the next generation of Ugandan leaders.
No Longer Slaves
Watoto Lyrics
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With a melody
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance,
From my enemies
Till all my fears have gone
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I am a child of God
From my mothers womb
You have chosen me
Love has called my name
I've been born again,
Into a family Your blood flows through
My veins I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I am surrounded By the arms of the father
I am surrounded By songs of deliverance
We've been liberated
From our bondage
We're the sons and the daughters
Let us sing our freedom
Whoa, whoa Whoa, whoa Whoa
, Whoa, whoa, whoa Whoa,
Whoa Whoa, whoa
You split the sea So I could walk right through it
My fears were drowned in perfect love
You rescued me and I Stand and sing
I am child of God
You split the sea So I could walk right through it
You drowned my fears in perfect love
You rescued me and I will Stand and sing
I am child of God,
Yes I am I am child of God
I am child of God,
Yes I am I am child of God,
Full of faith, yes
I am child of God
I am child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of Go
D I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
The opening lines of the song, “You unravel me, with a melody, You surround me with a song,” signify the power of music as a tool for responding to life situations. Music has the ability to offer healing by unraveling our innermost selves and soothing our traumas. The song speaks to the deliverance found in faith and God’s ability to provide comfort in times of fear and anxiety. The lines “Till all my fears have gone, I'm no longer a slave to fear, I am a child of God” highlight the theme of liberation from fear through faith in God. The song speaks to the idea of being chosen by God, and being born again into a family that flows with God’s blood.
The song goes on to talk about being surrounded by the arms of the father and songs of deliverance, which point to the importance of community and the support of loved ones. It’s a reminder that one is never alone, and that the power of shared experiences and collective strength can offer support in times of turmoil. The lines “We’ve been liberated, from our bondage, we're the sons and the daughters” speak to an overarching theme of freedom and the value of celebrating it.
Overall, the song speaks to the power of faith in God as a source of comfort and liberation from fear. The lyrics highlight the importance of community, and the role that music can play in healing hearts and minds.
Line by Line Meaning
You unravel me,
You reveal to me who I truly am,
With a melody
Through the power of music,
You surround me with a song
You envelop me with a message of hope and strength,
Of deliverance,
Of liberation and release,
From my enemies
From the things that hold me back and threaten me,
Till all my fears have gone
Until I am no longer paralyzed by my anxieties,
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am unchained from the shackles of anxiety,
I am a child of God
I am a beloved part of the divine creation,
From my mothers womb
From the very beginning of my existence,
You have chosen me
You have selected me for a special purpose,
Love has called my name
Compassion and tenderness have reached out to me,
I've been born again,
I have been given a fresh start,
Into a family Your blood flows through
I am part of a community that shares in your love and compassion,
My veins I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am free from the crippling effects of dread,
I am surrounded By the arms of the father
I am embraced by the nurturing protection of the divine,
By songs of deliverance
By uplifting messages of release,
We've been liberated
We have been set free from the forces that oppress us,
From our bondage
From the things that have held us back and stifled our progress,
We're the sons and the daughters
We are all part of the same familial bond of love and compassion,
Let us sing our freedom
Let us celebrate the release that we have been given,
You split the sea So I could walk right through it
You have paved the way for me to overcome great obstacles,
My fears were drowned in perfect love
My anxieties have been erased by your unending kindness,
You rescued me and I Stand and sing
You have saved me from my deepest troubles, and I will always recognize and acknowledge this,
I am child of God
I am a cherished and vital element of the divine creation,
Full of faith, yes
Completely trusting in your love and grace,
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am now free from the paralyzing grip of dread,
I am a child of God
I am an integral part of the divine family,
Yes I am I am child of God
I fully embrace and identify with this eternal truth,
I am child of God,
This is who I am,
I am child of God,
My identity is rooted in your love,
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am no longer weighed down by my worries,
I am a child of God
I am now and always will be an essential part of the divine creation.
Writer(s): BRIAN MARK JOHNSON, JONATHAN DAVID HELSER, JOEL CASE
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Who is the King of Kings? Jesus
Who is the Lord of Lords? Jesus
Who is the Prince of Peace? Jesus
He’s the only one who saves my soul
I have hope in the midst of my trouble
He is the reason why I am rejoicing
I have hope in the midst of my suffering
He is the reason why I am rejoicing
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