Wacha Inyeshe is out now. Literally translated, it means “let it rain.”
It is a cry from hearts that are hungry and thirsty for God’s presence. The song carries a longing for a move of God across nations — for hearts to be drawn to the Father, for the heavens to open, and for His Spirit to move.
Tumeandaa myoyo yetu… tuko tayari, wacha inyeshe. We have prepared our hearts. We are ready. Let it rain.
The promise underneath the song
The song leans on a promise from Isaiah:
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. — Isaiah 44:3
The bridge says it plainly: kuna kiu ndani yetu, kuna njaa ndani yetu — there is a thirst in us, there is a hunger in us. Funguwa malango ya mbingu. Open the gates of heaven.
Who made it
Paddy wrote, composed and produced Wacha Inyeshe. Blessing Basinza recorded it and Glade N mixed and mastered it, with Paddy as co-mixing engineer. The vocal team was Joy Njeri and Juls (soprano), Eugenia and Grace Mwangi (alto) and Sammie Kish (tenor), with Vicky on drums alongside The Brethren. Paddy Amissi made the lyric video and graphics.
Sing it with us
The full lyrics are on the Wacha Inyeshe lyrics page. If the song finds a place in your church or your quiet time, share it with someone who is thirsty too.