Hatua Nyingine by Christina Shusho is a heartfelt Swahili gospel song released in 2024, pleading with God for “another step” or advancement in life. It draws from the story of Joseph in the Bible, reflecting on trials, setbacks, and the prayer for progression despite hardships like being sold into slavery, imprisonment, and forgotten dreams, ultimately seeking divine elevation and breakthrough.
Bwana naomba
hatua nyingine
Lord I pray for another step
mbona niliota ndoto tu
najikuta shimoni mi
why did I just dream dreams only to find myself in the pit
hatua nyingine
another step
nimeuzwa eh
kwa Wamisri mie
I was sold eh to the Egyptians me
hatua nyingine
another step
Bwana naomba
hatua nyingine
Lord I pray another step
Bwana naomba
hatua nyingine
Lord I pray another step
kutoka nyumba ya Potifa eh
hadi gerezani eh
from Potiphar’s house eh to prison eh
hatua nyingine
another step
bado nafasiri ndoto tu
uendako unikumbuke mie
still interpreting dreams only, wherever you go remember me
hatua nyingine
another step
Bwana naomba
hatua nyingine
Lord I pray another step
eeeh Bwana
eeeh Lord
Bwana naomba
hatua nyingine
Lord I pray another step
Bwana naomba
hatua nyingine
Lord I pray another step
Bwana naomba
hatua nyingine
Lord I pray another step
hatua elfu moja
huanza na moja
eh Bwana aah
eeeeh
a thousand steps begins with one eh Lord aah eeeeh
Bwana naomba
hatua nyingine
Lord I pray another step

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