Peter Hollens：Meaning of Baba Yetu Songmeaning

Baba Yetu is a Swahili version of the Our Father prayer, originally composed by Christopher Tin for the video game Civilization IV. The song has been widely popularized and covered, including by a cappella artist Peter Hollens. The lyrics talk about praising God's name and asking for forgiveness for our sins, with the hope that we can forgive others who have wronged us. The song also asks for deliverance from evil and for God's kingdom to come. The song has been interpreted as a celebration of African culture and a recognition of the strong Christian faith and influence in the continent. Singing Baba Yetu has become a unifying tradition for many African choirs, and the song has won a Grammy award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s).