Hosanna Bukole (Hosanna My Strength) Lyrics Translation and Analysis

Daniel Lubams‘ song “Hosanna Bukole” has captivated audiences with its powerful message and melody, accumulating over 3.8 million views since its upload on June 15, 2023. Sung in Lingala, this song is a heartfelt praise and worship anthem that blends spiritual fervor with melodic beauty. Here’s a detailed translation and analysis of the lyrics, supported by relevant Bible verses to enrich the spiritual understanding.

 

Lyrics Translation of Hosanna Bukole

Chorus

Original Lyrics: Hosanna Bukole
Alleluia Hosanna
Hosanna Bukole
Alleluia Nzambe
Hosanna ni Mambo
Alleluia Hosanna

English Translation: Hosanna my strength
Hallelujah Hosanna
Hosanna my strength
Hallelujah my God
Hosanna God with me
Hallelujah Hosanna

Biblical Reference:

• Psalm 28:7 (NIV): “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”

Verse 1

Original Lyrics: Hosanna Maombi
Alleluia Hosanna

English Translation: Hosanna to the God of Prayer
Hallelujah Hosanna

Biblical Reference:

• Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV): “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

Verse 2

Original Lyrics: Navandaki na ngai eh
Ange Abimeli ngai oyo
Alobi na ngai, Nzamb’ azali na yo eh (Repeat)

English Translation: I was just seated when
The angel of God appeared to me
Told me that God is with me (Repeat)

Biblical Reference:

• Hebrews 13:5 (NIV): “God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'”

Bridge 1

Original Lyrics: Pasola lola eh
Alleluia Hosanna (Repeat)

English Translation: Tear down the Heavens
Hallelujah Hosanna (Repeat)

Biblical Reference:

• Isaiah 64:1 (NIV): “Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you!”

Bridge 2

Original Lyrics: (Nkolo) loba lisusu
Alleluia Hosanna (Repeat)

English Translation: Speak to me again (Lord)
Hallelujah Hosanna (Repeat)

Biblical Reference:

• 1 Samuel 3:10 (NIV): “The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ Then Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.'”

Verse 3 (Tshiluba)

Original Lyrics: Mukachi mwabangwe
Alleluia Hosanna (Repeat)

English Translation: Hosanna to the God of Prayer
Hallelujah Hosanna (Repeat)

Biblical Reference:

• 1 Chronicles 16:11 (NIV): “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.”

Verse 4

Original Lyrics: Nzamb’a bangelu
Alleluia Hosanna (Repeat)

English Translation: God of Hosts
Hallelujah Hosanna (Repeat)

Biblical Reference:

• Psalm 46:7 (NIV): “The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”

Bridge 3

Original Lyrics: Nkolo sopa mafuta
Alleluia Hosanna

English Translation: Lord, anoint my head with oil
Hallelujah Hosanna

Biblical Reference:

• Psalm 23:5 (NIV): “You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.”

Bridge 4

Original Lyrics: (Nkolo) Pasola lola eh
Alleluia Hosanna (Repeat)

English Translation: Lord tear down the Heavens
Hallelujah Hosanna (Repeat)

Biblical Reference:

• Isaiah 64:1 (NIV): “Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you!”

Verse 5

Original Lyrics: Navandaki na ngai eh
Ange Abimeli ngai oyo
Alobi na ngai, Nzambe azali na yo eh (Repeat)

Translation: I was just seated when
The angel of God appeared to me
Told me that God is with me (Repeat)

Biblical Reference:

• Hebrews 13:5 (NIV): “God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'”

Chorus (Reprise)

Original Lyrics: Nzamb’a Maombi
Alleluia Hosanna
Nzamb’a bangoma
Alleluia Hosanna

English Translation: Hosannah to the God of Prayer
Hallelujah Hosanna
To the God of praise
Hallelujah Hosanna

Biblical Reference:

• Psalm 150:6 (NIV): “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.”

“Hosanna Bukole” by Daniel Lubams is a song of profound worship and praise that expresses deep reverence for God’s strength and presence. The repeated use of the word “Hosanna,” a term of adoration and praise, underscores the song’s central theme of glorifying God. The lyrics reflect the singer’s personal encounters with the divine, such as the appearance of an angel who reassures him of God’s constant presence. This encounter signifies that, despite life’s trials and challenges, God’s strength and support are always available to those who believe and call upon His name.

Daniel Lubams, a highly skilled musician hailing from the dynamic city of Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has captivated audiences with his mesmerizing African music. He has mastered the skill of Soukous, a subgenre that originated in the Congo, alongside his primary genre rooted in diverse African musical traditions. “Hosanna Bukole” emphasizes the power of prayer and the importance of seeking God’s guidance and anointing. Phrases like “Hosanna Maombi” (Hosanna to the God of Prayer) and “Nkolo sopa mafuta” (Lord, anoint my head with oil) highlight the singer’s reliance on God’s intervention and blessings. The call to “tear down the Heavens” symbolizes a fervent plea for divine intervention and a desire for God’s presence to be felt powerfully in one’s life. Overall, “Hosanna Bukole” is a testament to unshakable faith in God’s omnipotence and the comfort found in His unwavering presence, demonstrating Lubams’ mastery in blending spiritual depth with rich musical heritage.