The Rwandan gospel duo Vestine & Dorcas has released their fourth Swahili gospel single titled Usisite.
The song, premiered on December 8, 2025, carries a deep message of courage, hope, and faith, reminding listeners not to fear because God knows them, remembers them, protects them, and opens new paths for their lives.
This article provides a word-for-word breakdown of the song, with each Swahili line followed by an English explanation.
I. Full Lyrics and Word-for-Word Explanation
1. “Inuka juu kuliko makovu yako”
Rise above your scars.
2. “Inuka kwenye majivu”
Rise from the ashes / from where you fell.
3. “Kwa sababu huyu ni mdaa wako”
Because this is your moment / your time has come.
4. “Mungu atatimiza ahadi zote zako”
God will fulfill all His promises to you.
5. “Utakumbatia mabadiliko mapya”
You will embrace the new changes He brings.
II. Message of Hope
6. “Minyororo inakatika, kuta zinaanguka”
Chains are breaking, and walls are falling down.
7. “When Jesus says Yes”
When Jesus says Yes.
8. “Alikuumba kwa udongo”
He formed you from the dust.
9. “Akamwaga damu yake kwa ajili yako”
He shed His blood for you.
10. “Yeye hasemi uongo, ni mwaminifu every time”
He never lies; He is faithful all the time.
III. God Works Miracles
11. “Alifungua njia kati ya bahari”
He opened a way through the sea.
12. “Na mapito kati ya maji yenye nguvu nyingi”
And paths through strong, mighty waters.
13. “Msiyakumbuke mambo ya zamani”
Do not remember the former things.
14. “Aliitenda jambo jipyaaa, tazama”
He has done something new—look!
IV. Today and Tomorrow Filled With Hope
15. “Leo na kesho anakujaza furaha”
Today and tomorrow He fills you with joy.
16. “Anaweka maneno katika vitendo Jarah”
He puts words into action.
17. “Chochote wanachopanga, it doesn’t really matter, USISITE”
Whatever they plan against you doesn’t matter—DON’T FEAR.
18. “Mwaminiye kwanza baraka zitafuata, USISITE”
Trust Him first and blessings will follow—DON’T FEAR.
19. “Anakujua, anakukumbuka, USISITE”
He knows you, He remembers you—DON’T FEAR.
20. “Anakutunza, anakufahamu, USISITE”
He cares for you, He understands you—DON’T FEAR.
V. God’s Authority Above All
21. “Kama vile mbingu zilivyo juu kuliko dunia”
Just as the heavens are higher than the earth,
22. “Ndivyo asiyeringanishwa na mwanadamu”
So is God incomparable to man.
23. “Mungu ni Bwana wa yasiyowezekana”
God is the Lord of the impossible.
24. “Kesi yako sio mkuu”
Your case is not too big for Him.
25. “Mgongo wake ni mwema na uko daima kukubeba”
His support is good, and He is always there to carry you.
26. “Nyosha mikono yako, naye atakushika”
Stretch out your hands, and He will hold you.
27. “Yeye ni mzazi mwenye rehema”
He is a merciful parent.
28. “Mkimbilie, atakupokea”
Run to Him, He will receive you.
29. “Ni yeye tu anayeweza kuponya majeraha yako”
He alone can heal your wounds.
VI. Words of Assurance
30. “Yeye kamwe hashindwi”
He never fails.
31. “Tuna ushuhuda mwingi”
We have many testimonies.
32. “Our Father is the King”
Our Father is the King.
33. “Never be, never be afraid”
Never be—never be afraid.
VII. Repeated Themes in the Song
The song repeats messages that uplift the listener:
• God makes a way where there is none
• Do not remember the former things
• He has done something new
• Do not fear — USISITE
VIII. Ending
34. “Mipango yake kwako ni njema, hawezi kukuacha yatima”
His plans for you are good; He will not leave you like an orphan.
35. “He is always there for you — USISITE” (x4)
He is always there for you—DON’T FEAR.
The song Usisite is a powerful message of hope, reminding believers that: God sees them, God works miracles, their past doesn’t define them, and they should not fear, because the Father is always present.
It is the fourth Swahili gospel single from the duo, following Neema, Yebo (Nitawale) and Emmanuel.
Watch the song on YouTube now