Mfumu ya Yuda, You reign in silence
Mumakhala m’ulemerero
I still my heart before Your presence
Ndikugwa pansi pa mapazi anu
Your voice is gentle, yet full of power
Mawu anu anditsogolera
I have no strength apart from You
Yesu, ndine wanu
Pre-Chorus (very light build)
Here I am, Lord, I surrender
Ndapereka zonse kwa Inu
Let my life honour Your name
Ambuye wanga
Chorus (soaking worship – repeatable)
Lion of the Tribe of Judah
We worship You
Mfumu ya Yuda
Tikulambeni
You are holy, You are faithful
Palibe wina wofanana Nanu
Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Receive our worship
Instrumental Space (4 bars)
• Pads only
• Light vocal hums
• No drums
Verse 2 (same tempo, deeper emotion)
Your mercy reaches to the broken
Chisomo chanu chandipeza
You lift my soul from the dust
Mumandikweza
Even in waiting, You are working
Ngakhale ndidikire
My hope is anchored in Your presence
Yesu, ndikhulupirira Inu
Bridge (soaking, open-ended – can loop)
Take my heart
Landirani mtima wanga
Take my life
Landirani moyo wanga
I belong to You
Ndine wanu
Jesus…
Yesu…
(Let congregation repeat freely)
Final Chorus (soft build, not loud)
Lion of the Tribe of Judah
We worship You
Mfumu ya Yuda
Tikulambeni
You are holy
Woyera
You are worthy
Woyenera
Outro (fade – prayerful)
Mfumu ya Yuda…
Yesu…
Tikulambeni…
🎧 PRODUCTION NOTES (VERY IMPORTANT)
✔️ At 54 BPM:
Do NOT rush phrases
Leave 1–2 beats of silence between lines
Let vocals breathe
✔️ Instruments:
Piano (minimal)
Pad (warm, slow attack)
Soft cello or low strings
No heavy drums (optional soft kick only in chorus)
✔️ Vocals:
Intimate lead
Light harmony on chorus
Choir only on final chorus (very soft)