Out of Africa - Watchfire Music

Liner Notes

It’s virtually impossible to talk about multi-award winner Aline Gahongayire without acknowledging her artistic influence on an entire musical genre and the groundbreaking achievements she’s accomplished over the past decade. Blessed with one of the music industry’s greatest voices, Aline has crossed all stylistic, social barriers with her inspirational delivery and powerful music.

Aline’s American debut album, “Out Of Africa is a sacred album whose words you will probably not understand unless you speak the language of Rwanda — but please, Oh please, don’t let that stop you from being inspired by this wondrous voice, music and heart-a-plenty from Rwanda’s major talent and star, Aline Gahongayire.

You don’t have to understand the words to get the inspiration. That’s a promise.

“What kind of music is it?” you may ask. We would answer that it has, at its root, the chants of Africa, but it goes far beyond that in its influences – India, Spain, American R&B & Pop and more. If pressed, we would simply call it Modern Africa – the root of the western world meets much of the rest of the world.

2. Prelude

Instrumental

3. Urukundo – Love

Lyrics and translations coming soon!

4. Inanga / Iyo Nteruye Ndirimba – Inanga / When I Start Singing (Medley)

Title: Inanga / Iyo Nteruye Ndirimba (When I Start Singing) Medley
Artist: Aline Gahongayire
Composer: Aline Gahongayire, Bugingo Patrick
Lyricist: Aline Gahongayire
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Duration:
02:24
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Iyo nteruye ndirimba uwo Mwami	When I start singing that King
W’abami numva nguwe neza	Of kings, I feel happy
Nibuka ko yankunze urukundo ruhebuje	I remember that He loved me greatest love
Yanguze amaraso y’igiciro cyinshi	He redeemed me with His precious blood
Yampaye amahoro numva nguwe neza.	He gave me peace and I felt happy.

Yemwe misozi namwe bibaya	You, mountains and valley
Nimuze dushime uwo Mwami	Come and let us thank that King
Ibihumeka byose	All that have breath
Bishime uwo Mwami	Must thank that King
Ni imbaraga zacu	He is our strength
Ni ibyirato byacu!	He is our pride!

Yitwa Emmanuel Imana iri kumwe natwe	His name is Emmanuel God is with us
Yahemuje abatware b’isi y’umwijima ku mugaragaro	He destroyed the rulers of the darkness publicly
Akandagira Satani	He trampled on Satan
Amunyaga imfunguzo azihereza abera	And deprived him of the keys and handed them to the saints
Atugabira ubutware none turi abastinze	He gave us authority and now we are the winners
Kandi tuguwe neza!	And we feel happy!

5. Araje – He Is Coming

Ngo araje araje araje	He is coming, coming
Amanukiye kugutabara	He comes on Earth to save You

Nguwo asura	Look at Him visiting
Abari mu butayu	Those who are in the desert
Asetsa abari bababaye	Making those in distress smile
Ni ukuri uwo ntasanzwe	It’s true, that One is special
Ni ukuri aratabaye.	It’s true, he’s saving people.

Uwo ni intare batinya	He is the fearful lion
Iyo avuze biraba	When He speaks, it happens
Yategeka bigakomera	When he commands, things get tough
Ni ukuri aratabaye.	It’s true, he’s saving people.

Ngaho mpa akanya mukubwire	Give me little time to speak of Him to You
Impa akanya di!	Give me little time, Dear!
Uwo yandutiye bose	He has been matchless to me
Uwo nguwo	That One
Yitwa ndiho	His name is I am
Yahozeho	He has always existed
N’ubu ariho.	And even now He is alive.

Ye ngo araje araje araje	He is coming, coming, coming
Amanukiye kugutabara ni ukuri.	He comes to save You, it’s true.

6. Harimpanvu Pe – There Are Genuine Reasons To Praise

Title: Harimpanvu Pe (There Are Genuine Reasons to Praise)
Artist: Aline Gahongayire
Composer: Aline Gahongayire
Lyricist: Aline Gahongayire
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Duration:
04:44
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Harimpanvu pe zo gushima Yesu Harimpanvu pe zo gushima Uwera. Harimpanvu pe (×2).	There are genuine reasons to praise Jesus. There are genuine reasons to praise the Lord. There are genuine reasons (×2).
Amavi apfukame	Kneel down
Harimpanvu pe! Indimi zature ko uri Uwera (×2). Harimpanvu pe!	There are genuine reasons. Let tongues confess that you are the Lord (×2). There are genuine reasons!
Harimpanvu pe!	There are genuine reasons!

Sinzibagirwa rya cumu watewe mu rubavu kubera njyewe; sinzibagirwa. (×4)	I will never forget the spear that pierced your side because of me. I will never forget. (×4)

7. Uri Intwari Yesu – You Are A Hero Jesus

Title: Uri Intwari Yesu (You Are a Hero, Jesus)
Artist: Aline Gahongayire
Composer: Aline Gahongayire, Claude Intore ya Yesu
Lyricist: Aline Gahongayire, Claude Intore ya Yesu
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Duration:
03:30
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Yesu wabaye intwari	You’ve been a hero, Jesus
Intwari rutaneshwa, uraganje	Invincible hero, You are the absolute master
Waducunguye twese I Gologota	You redeemed us all at Golgotha
Tubona gukira, uraganje.	And we were saved, You are the absolute master.

Babyeyi mumuhe impundu	You parents, clap and cheer for Him
Nimumfashe kumuvuga ibigwi, Yesu	Help me to sing His praises
Yabaye hii Rubasha	He has been the Almighty
Nzahora murata.	I will always praise Him.

Mboneza makuba, rudasumbwa, mugabo udatinya	The danger fighter, the unbeatable, the fearless
Mwene rudahunga	Son of Who never flees
Uwo turata tugasingiza ni Yesu Kristo	The One we praise and worship is Jesus Christ
Intare yo mu muryango wa Yuda	The lion of the Tribe of Judah
Gishyitsi cyo mu muryango wa Dawidi	Stump of the family of David
Aserukana ishema n’isheja ku rugamba	He goes to battle with pride and bravery
Abatamuzi bose bakamumenya	And gets known by those who don’t know Him
Ni igikomangoma araganje	He is a Prince and He is the absolute master
Kandi azahora aganje	And He shall always be the absolute master
Iteka ryose.	Ever and ever.
Ugira neza, uraganje.	You do good, You are the absolute master.

8. Reka Nkuvuge Imyato – Let Me Sing Proofs Of Your Feats

Title: Reka Nkuvuge Imyato (Let Me Sing Proofs of Your Feats)
Artist: Aline Gahongayire
Composer: Aline Gahongayire
Lyricist: Aline Gahongayire
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Duration:
03:58
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Reka nkuvuge imyato	Let me tell proofs of Your feats
Reka nkuvuge ibigwi	Let me sing Your praises
Ndakuramya	I worship You

Reka mvuge amaraso wamennye	Let me sing the blood You shed
Reka mvuge bwa butwari bw’I Gologota	Let me sing Your bravery at Golgotha
Reka mvuge iyo ncungu wancunguje	Let me sing that ransom with which You redeemed me
Ndakuramya.	I worship You.

Yesu wabaye intwari, ndakuramya	You’ve been a hero, Jesus
Intwari ku rugamba, ndakuramya	A hero at the battlefield, I worship You
Mbe byishongoro byanjye	You are my pride
Gakiza kanjye	My salvation
Ndakuramya.	I worship You.

Umugabo uruta abandi, ndakuramya	You, outstanding Man, I worship You
Umubyeyi uruta bose, ndakuramya	You, matchless Father, I worship You
Wahojeje imfubyi	You consoled the orphans
Ugaburira abashonje, ndakuramya.	You fed the hungry, I worship You.

Wowe mahoro yanjye, ndakuramya	You, my peace, I worship You
Wowe gukira kwanjye, ndakuramya	You, my salvation, I worship You
Wowe byirato by’abatoya, ndakuramya	You, the pride of the young, I worship You
Wowe byirato by’abakuru, ndakuramya.	You, the pride of the adult, I worship You.

Wowe ntare ya Yuda, ndakuramya	You, the lion of Juda, I worship You
Mutware w’isi yose, ndakuramya	Ruler of all the world, I worship You
Uri inyamibwa, Yesu	You are my elite, Jesus
Uruta abantu inzovu, ndakuramya.	You outstand huge crowds of people, I worship You.

Mana y’Abanyarwanda, ndakuramya	God of Rwandese, I worship You
Wowe rumuri rw’isi, ndakuramya	You, the light of Earth, I worship You
Mana wibutse u Rwanda	Oh God, you remembered Rwanda
Maze urukiza ndeba, ndakuramya.	And saved it under my eyes, I worship You.

9. Nzanywe No Kugushima – I Am Coming To Thank You

Title: Nzanywe No Kugushima (I Am Coming to Thank You)
Artist: Aline Gahongayire
Composer: Aline Gahongayire
Lyricist: Aline Gahongayire
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Duration:
06:22
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Nzanywe no kugushima uburyo	I am coming to thank you for
Unyitaho; nzanywe no kukubwira	Your care for me; I am coming to tell you
Ko nzahora mbyibuka; sinzi icyo nzakwitura. Nkubakiye igicaniro ngo abagukunda twese dutambeho amashimwe.	That I will always remember that; I don’t know how I will be grateful to you; I am building an altar for you whereupon all of us who love you can express our praises.

Mwami wanjye kandi Mana yanjye umbwire icyo unyifuzaho kandi nanjye ndagikora (×2).	My Lord and my God, tell me what you expect from me then I will obey (×2).

Mâle	Male

Mwami wanjye kandi Mana yanjye umbwire icyo unyifuzaho kandi nanjye ndagikora (×2)	Oh, my Lord and my God, tell me what you want me to do then I will obey (×2)

Nzanywe no kugushima uburyo	I am coming to thank you for
Unyitaho; nzanywe no kukubwira	Your care for me; I am coming to tell you
Ko nzahora mbyibuka; sinzi icyo nzakwitura nkubakiye igicaniro Mucunguzi ngo abagukunda twese dutambeho amashimwe.	That I will always remember that; I don’t know how I will be grateful to you; I am building an altar for You, Savior, whereupon all of us who love you can express our praises.

Mwami wanjye kandi Mana yanjye umbwire icyo unyifuzaho kandi nanjye ndagikora (×2).	Oh, my Lord and my God, tell me what you want me to do then I will obey (×2).

Nzanywe no kugushima uburyo	I am coming to thank you for
Unyitaho; nzanywe no kukubwira	Your care for me; I am coming to tell you
Ko nzahora mbyibuka; sinzi icyo nzakwitura nkubakiye igicaniro Mucunguzi ngo abagukunda twese dutambeho amashimwe.	That I will always remember that; I don’t know how I will be grateful to you; I am building an altar for You, Savior, whereupon all of us who love you can express our praises.

10. Mpore – Hang On Mother

Mpore mpore, Mama (×2).	Hang on, hang on, Mother (×2).
Izina ryawe Imana irarizi.	God knows your name.
Izi iyo wishimye cyangwa ubabaye. Mpore, mpore, Mama (×2). Wihogora.	He knows when you are happy or sad. Hang on, hang on, Mother (×2). Don’t be saddened.

Wihogora, ibuka ibyo yakoze.	Don’t be saddened; remember His deeds.
Ibuka ibyo yagusezeranyije.	Remember His promises to you.
Ibuka aho yagukuye.	Remember where He took you from.
Benshi barapfuye ariko wowe uriho.	Many have died but you are alive.
Uko biri kose haracyari ibyiringiro.	No matter what there is still hope.
Naho igiti cyatemwa haracyariho	Even if the tree gets felled, there is still
Ibyiringiro. Komera, komera, komera, komera, komera, komera ushikame.	Hope. Hang on, hang on, hang on, hang on, hang on; don’t give up.

Mpore, mpore, Mama (×2).	Hang on, hang on, Mother (×2).
Izina ryame Imana irarizi. Izi iyo wishimye cyangwa ubabaye.	God knows your name.
Mpore, mpore, Mama (×2). Wihogora.	He knows when you are happy or sad. Hang on, hang on, Mother (×2). Don’t be saddened.

Wihogora. Tegereza wihanganye; tuza utunganirwe; ibyo yagukoreye biruta ibyakubabaje kandi ibyiza agukorera biruta ibizakubabaza. Komera, komera, komera, komera. Ejo hawe ni heza kandi nawe arakuzi; arakumva agutegeye amaboko ngo agutabare.	Don’t be saddened. Wait patiently; take heart and be happy; what He did for you is by far greater than your grievances and His good deeds to you are greater than your future grievances; hang on, hang on, hang on; hang on. Your future is brighter and He knows you; He listens to you; He is stretching his arms wide to save you.

Mpore, mpore, Mama (×2).	Hang on, hang on, Mother (×2).
Izina ryawe Imana irarizi.	God knows your name.
Izi iyo wishimye cyangwa ubabaye.	He knows when you are happy or sad.

Mpore, mpore, Mama (×2). Wihogora.	Hang on, hang on, Mother (×2). Don’t be saddened.

Mpore, mpore, mpore, mpore. Oya wirira; wihogora Umwami arakuzi. Mpore, mpore, mpore, mpore. Erega uvuka nta mpanuka yabaye!	Hang on, hang on, hang on, hang on. No, don’t cry, don’t be saddened; the King knows you. Hang on, hang on, hang on, hang on. You were not born by accident!

Mpore, mpore, mpore, mpore. Oya wirira. Mpore, mpore, mpore, mpore. Oya wihogora. Mpore, mpore, mpore, mpore. Ejo hawe ni heza.	Hang on, hang on, hang on, hang on. Don’t cry. Hang on, hang on, hang on, hang on. No, don’t be saddened. Hang on, hang on, hang on, hang on; your future is brighter.
Mpore, mpore, Mama (×2).	Hang on, hang on, Mother (×2).
Mpore, nshuti!	Hang on, my Dear!

Izina ryawe Imana irarizi.	God knows your name.
Izi iyo wishimye cyangwa ubabaye.	He knows when you are happy or sad.
Erega ni yo yaguciye imanzi mu biganza byawe. Mpore, mpore, Mama (×2). Wibabara.	He is the One who tattooed your hands. Hang on, hang on, Mother (×2). Don’t be saddened.

11. Nimuze – Come Please

Iyehe nimuze	Do come, please
Iyehe nimuze	Do come, please
Nimuze dushime Imana	Come and let us praise God
Nimuze tuyiririmbe.	Come and let us sing for Him.

Nimuze mushima Imana	Come with thanks to God
Nimuze muvuga Yesu,	Come speaking of Jesus
Ngaho	Let’s go!
Nimuze dukeshe ibirori	Come and let us celebrate
Nimuze muguwe neza.	Come with joy.

Nimuze tuvuze impundu	Come and let clap and cheer
Nimuze dutege amaboko	Come and let us raise our arms
Ngaho	Let’s go!
Nimuze dukeshe ibirori	Come and let us celebrate
Tubyinire Imana yaturemye.	Let us dance for God, our Creator.

Nimumfashe tuyihimbaze	Help me praise Him
Nimumfashe tuyiririmbe	Help me sing to God
Ngaho	Let’s go!
Nimuze dukeshe ibirori	Come and let us celebrate
Nimumfashe	Help me
Tuyamamaze.	Proclaim Him.

12. Umukiza Wanjye Ariho – My Savior Is Alive

Title: Umukiza Wanjye Ariho (My Savior Is Alive)
Artist: Aline Gahongayire
Composer: Aline Gahongayire
Lyricist: Aline Gahongayire
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Duration:
04:53
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Umukiza wanjye ariho.	My Savior is alive.
Ajya ankomeza ariho.	He strengthens me, He is alive.
Umukiza wanjye ariho.	My Savior is alive.
Kugira ngo amfashe maze ankomeze nanjye mwisegure.	To help me and strengthen me so that I rely upon Him.

Ntacyo mfite najya nirata; impamvu mfite yo kwirarira ubuntu bw’Umukiza wanjye ni bwo bungejeje aha (×2).	I have nothing to boast upon; the only reason I can boast upon is the grace of my Savior thanks to which I am still alive (×2).

Umukiza wanjye ariho.	My Savior is alive.
Ajya ankomeza ariho.	He strengthens me, He is alive.
Umukiza wanjye ariho.	My Savior is alive.
Haba ku manywa ndetse na nijoro no mu gicuku aranyumva.	He listens to me day in and night out.

Ntacyo mfite najya nirata; impamvu mfite yo kwirarira ubuntu bw’Umukiza wanjye ni bwo bungejeje aha (×3).	I have nothing to boast upon; the only reason I can boast upon is the grace of my Savior thanks to which I am still alive (×3).

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