CHIBWE CHABALA writes and performs LESA TANGILA, a gospel song seeking divine direction. As the lyricist and composer with Innocent, he offers a prayer of surrender.
Released: November 8, 2025
LESA TANGILA
Chibwe Chabala
LESA TANGILA Lyrics English Translation by Chibwe Chabala
CHIBWE CHABALA sings about God leading the way and his promise to follow. He admits that without divine guidance, he would get lost.
Botika Nzambe Azala NzambeLet God be God.
Botika Nzambe Azali Zakomba Zakomba Zakomba Ehh ZakombaLet God be the One who reigns supreme.
Na Bomoi Nayo Nyonso Yende MokonziIn your whole life, He’s the King.
Na Mosala Nayo Ndeko Yende MokonziIn your work, my friend, He’s the King.
Yesu Uuu Yesu Uu U Bato Nyonso Bazala Posa Na Yo Ooo Wemwine WanshilaJesus, everyone longs for You, the Sovereign ‘Owner of the Way’.
Lesa Tangila Naine Nkonkemo (Wewishibe Eko Tuleya)God, lead the way and I’ll follow (You know where we’re going).
Lesa Yambako Naine NkonkemoGod, start with me and I’ll follow.
Ngata Wa Yende Eh Eh Naine NshayendeIf You don’t go, I won’t go.
Ngata Wasele Eh Eh Naine Nshasele HuhIf You don’t move, I won’t move.
Lesa Landa Naine NandekoGod, speak with me, my friend.
Lesa Landa Naine NandekoGod, speak with me, my friend.
Ngatawalande Eh Eh Eh Naine NshalandeIf You don’t speak, I won’t speak.
Ngatawalande Eh Eh Eh Naine Nshalande Eh Eh EhIf You don’t speak, I won’t speak.
Ukwesha Ine Nde Esha Na Maka YandiI’m trying to persevere by His power,
Namano Yandi Ukuti Ine Njibombele Eh Eh EhAnd through His wisdom, I’ll do my work.
Lyonse Ine Ndafilwa Kumaka Yandi Lelo Ndefwaya Imwe Yaweh Mwise Mungafwe ShammahI always fail on my own, but today I need You, Yahweh, to come and help me, Shammah ‘The Lord is there’.
‘Cause Your Time Jesus Is The BestBecause Your timing, Jesus, is the best.
Lesa Tangila Naine Nkonkemo (Wewishibe Nko Tuleya)God, lead the way and I’ll follow (You know where we’re going).
Lesa Yambako Naine NkonkemoGod, start with me and I’ll follow.
Ngata Wa Yende Eh Eh Naine NshayendeIf You don’t go, I won’t go.
Ngata Wasele Eh Eh Naine NshaseleIf You don’t move, I won’t move.
Lesa Landa Naine NandekoGod, speak with me, my friend.
Lesa Landa Naine NandekoGod, speak with me, my friend.
Ngatawalande Eh Eh Eh Naine NshalandeIf You don’t speak, I won’t speak.
Ngatawalande Eh Eh Eh Naine Nshalande Eh Eh EhIf You don’t speak, I won’t speak.
Ifintu Fyalisobana Mwe Lesa Mu Mweo WandiThings are all tangled up in my soul, O God.
Ifintu Fyalilubana Mwe Tata Mu Bumi BwandiThings have gone wrong in my life, Father.
Nga Mwansha Neka Nala LubaIf You leave me alone, I’ll get lost.
Ngamwa Ndekelesha Nsha KwanisheIf You abandon me, I won’t make it.
Ndekabila Imwe Lesa MuntungululeI need You, God, to lead me.
Apo Mwapita Palamoneka YawehWhere You’ve passed, the path is clear, Yahweh.
Apo Mwapita Palamoneka Ah AhWhere You’ve passed, the path is clear.
Yaweh Tangila Yaweh TangilaYahweh, lead the way; Yahweh, lead the way.
Yaweh TangilaYahweh, lead the way.
Apo Mwapita Palamoneka YawehWhere You’ve passed, the path is clear, Yahweh.
Apo Mwapita Palamoneka Ah AhWhere You’ve passed, the path is clear.
Yaweh Tangila Yaweh TangilaYahweh, lead the way; Yahweh, lead the way.
LESA TANGILA Music Video
The LESA TANGILA lyrics meaning shows a heartfelt cry for God to control every aspect of life. It builds from a gentle request to a powerful invocation.