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I've been procrastinating when to write about this event I witnessed late last month. It was an unplanned invite that I couldn't refuse and I was so glad I got to accept the invite. I went with a family friend and her family, the journey to the place is a story on it's own. It was so far away.

To make things worse, it rained heavily while we were on our way. It made me wonder if I should have rejected the offer but we were almost at the place so no turning back. Thankfully, we got to the venue and it turned out that we were among the first three persons who have showed up early.

The wait for the family's arrival was long but it got very lively when the mother came around and greeted her invitees. We all gathered in a room she had decorated for the surprise bash awaiting the arrival of the celebrant. We were told her grandmother took her out to buy us enough time.

Finally, Hadassah (the celebrant) arrived and was welcomed with a loud "Surprise!!!" and a beautiful saxophone play. I had never seen her before that moment except on pictures but I must say, she looked more beautiful than in the pictures. Her smiles and gratitude was massive.

This was the hall we were made to sit and wait for their arrival before the surprise bash. I and the family friend I went there with couldn't stay long enough to do the after surprise party but I thought the decorations were cool. We only got to take pictures and our gifts then we went home.

I think this was the first surprise birthday party I've attended. Even though it was a kinda low key, I saw the love and happiness in the faces of everyone who were there to celebrate the 16 year old girl. She couldn't stop smiling and embracing everyone who came to make a memory with her.

There were lots of gifts for her from family and friends. A beautiful cake, money cake, perfumes, Pam slippers, a doll, framed picture and a lot more. I think the most emotional part of the birthday bash was when she had a moment with her mother. From the story I heard, it's been a lot.

I'm sure she would remember that day for a long time and that was definitely the essence of throwing a party like that. I had fun watching in the scenes, taking shoots and singing birthday song to her. After the whole indoor celebrations, we didn't stay long to see the celebrant change for more activities to play out but it was all good.

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Hello Vibes Community!
It's always a pleasure to join in with the great musicians for the vibes week and so I'm glad to be here with my entry for this week. There are no theme chosen so I decided to take this chance to explore a song I've had on my playlist for a while.

"Stronger"* is a song with powerful lyrics, originally sang by Kelly Clarkson*, an American singer and songwriter. This song teaches me everything about moving on and staying strong for oneself. I could relate to the words because it reminds me that I can only love myself better after God's love. Self acceptance is a major lift.

So many are faced with one hurt or the other that want to move past but find it hard, this song is a reminder that it's not impossible. People will always hurt us, our wrong actions will always bring us pain but the ability to rise stronger again after all that is what makes us humans, stronger.

I hope you do watch and enjoy my cover of the song. Share your feedbacks and thoughts about the cover, it will be very much appreciated. Well done to all the entries so far, I've been having fun watching a lot of you until I got the chance to share mine. Until next time, stay on the vibes.

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Hello Vibes Community!
It's always a pleasure to join in with the great musicians for the vibes week and so I'm glad to be here with my entry for this week's theme. I decided to go back to an old movie I saw long ago, a movie that held deep meaning for me when I saw it. The song is one of the best parts.

"Only Hope"* is a song sang during a play in the movie, originally sang by Mandy Moore, an American singer and actress. The song is from the 2002 movie "A Walk To Remember"*. I could relate to the emotions in the song as she sang it at a request wearing a pretty dress and feeling more confident and wowed everyone at the play.

If you're yet to see this movie, it's old but a good one to see. Deep life lessons to learn and a good song to sooth the mind as Mandy has a very beautiful voice for the song. I think my only difficulty making this cover was trying to show the emotions as much as she did when I watch it.

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Hello Vibes Community!
It's always a pleasure to join in with the great musicians for the vibes week and so I'm glad I am here with my entry for the no theme week. I decided to do a cover of a Korean drama OST, my favourite from the series "18 Again" and I bet you'd see why it's my favourite when you listen.

"Hello"* is a song in Korea Ballads genre, originally sang by Sohyang, a south korean singer and songwriter. The song is used as an original soundtrack for "18 Again"*, a 2020 kdrama. It's a love song that portrays a lot of emotions as it has both a happy and sad feel mixed in the lyrics.

I'm so glad I'm able to make this entry, I almost didn't because of some technical issues but that's solved now and I totally enjoyed the process making this video. This is my cover of the song but I recommend the song and if you're yet to see the drama, it's a recommendation too.

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Hello Vibes Community!
I've been feeling a lot better since the last time I shared about my health worries and I'm grateful about it. It's always a pleasure to join in with the great musicians for the vibes week and so I'm glad I am able to participate one more time, this time with my younger Bro for another duet cover.

No theme was chosen for this week and it didn't make deciding a song to cover easy but I had fun with the one I finally chose to do a cover of. There were two songs in mind but this one won it for us and I was glad my Bro accepted to do it with me, we should be having his own entry soon.

So we're bringing to you, a duet cover of the song "With You" by Dean Lewis"** one of 2025 recent release and the song that introduces Lewis' impressive vocals to me. I played this song non-stop for a while when I first listened to it on Tiktok. It's like an honour doing a cover of it now.

It's a love song that portrays a lot of emotions in it's lyrics especially in the chorus. We had to do a lot of takes to get this final work that we decided to share. Always looking forward to doing better and improving our vocals, so the challenge is very much welcomed and it's exciting to take.

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Hello my fellow music lovers in the Hive Open Mic community! I'm here with another entry for the special theme of this week "Holy Spirit". A theme that reminds me of the power of holiness.

A lot of spiritual songs fits this theme for me but I decided to go back in time with my brother using a medley we've once learnt because of it's powerful lyrics. Playing this song again after so many years felt nostalgic but more than that, it reminds me of God's love and kindness to man.

God and the Holy spirit work hand in hand to make everyone of us live right with our conscience judging us to keep us in check. One of God's attributes that humans should have especially in today's world is what the song medley I chose emphasised on, that is Merciful.

"Mercy/Touch The Sky" is a medley song by Caleb And Kesley, a husband and wife who has been touching lives with their spiritual medley songs. This particular song seem more like my favourite but if I am being honest, I love all their medley songs because every of their song lyrics has a deep message for it's listeners.

So my brother and I did a cover of this medley in response to the theme, we hope you enjoy listening especially to the lyrics. Let me know what you think about the song, share your feedback in the comments. Until the next week!

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My past embraced
My sin forgiven
I'm blameless in Your sight
My history rewritten

Cause You delight in showing mercy
And mercy triumphs over judgment
And You delight in showing mercy
And mercy triumphs over judgment

What fortune lies beyond the stars
Those dazzling heights too vast to climb
I got so high to fall so far
But I found heaven as love swept low
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Hello my fellow music lovers in the Hive Open Mic community! I'm here with another entry for the special theme of this week "The Last Time". A theme that reminds me of one word, "Closure".

I had a bit of a hard time finding a song that would fit this theme better but I'm sure it's because I had less time to find one since I have had it in mind to share my entry today. Well, I browsed through my playlist and a song sounded perfect for the theme so I decided to cover it.

The meaning of the theme that fits my song choice is... "While we feel it's the last time, it is also a start to something new and if we would learn to regret less, we would be happier in the future" and my song choice is "For The Lover That I Lost" by Sam Smith, expressing one's sadness towards saying final goodbye to a lover.

From the first time I listened to this song, I felt it was so emotional even though I can't relate to losing a lover to death. But it is indeed a very sad experience nobody wants to go through. The song tends to be on a more positive light even though it has sad lyrics, the artist expresses gratitude for the time he had spent with his lover.

The pitch of the song is lower than my normal range at the end but I tried to sing as well as I could, I hope you enjoy my cover. Let me know what you think about the song, share your feedback in the comments. Until the next week!

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Think about your lips and the way they kiss
There's so much I really miss about you
Sitting on the beach, you were still in reach
And I haven't felt free without you

All of the memories feel like magic
All of the fighting seems so sweet
All that we were, my love, was tragic
And you're the last thing that I need

So I lay a dozen roses for the lover that I've lost
I stand by all my choices, even though I paid the cost
Oh all those nights, the lows and highs, I shared them all with you
So I lay a dozen roses, I lay them there, I lay them there for you
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Hello Vibes Community!

I thought I'd miss out on sharing an entry for this week because I've been battling with cracked voice as I had cough and catarrh. The wait while I was treating it and hoping my voice will let me sing my song choice soon enough before deadline, was quite long and finally, I had to force the situation and do what I could with the voice.

Until this week's theme, I've never heard of the genre of music, EDM but from my research, I've listened to a lot of them without knowing they are music in that genre. I figured there are a lot of songs I love from this genre but I had to choose one that resonates with me and I could sing and dance to. I went from "Cascade" to "Alan Walker".

So I'm bringing to you, a cover of the song "Alone Pt II" by Alan Walker Ft Ava Max", it's an electropop song released in the year 2021. There is an "Alone" by Alan Walker that would have fit too but I'm choosing this one because it's one of the songs I play a lot, this is a chance to cover it.

The song was not an easy one for me as it was a bit above the song pitch I sing more comfortably but I appreciate how much I've learned from the process of making this cover. I know I didn't give my A-game to this entry, no thanks to catarrh and cough but I've learned better for future entries.

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Hello my fellow music lovers in the Hive Open Mic community! I'm here with another entry for the special theme of this week "Gift To Mum". A theme that will reminds us of "A Mother's love".

Mother's Day passed by like every other day for some but for some, it was one of the days to be reminded that their mothers have done a lot for them and some show a little appreciation through gifts, outings and even singing to them.

The meaning of the theme that fits my song choice perfectly is... "Our parents deserve our love too, after the love they've shown us growing up especially in their old age" and my song choice is "Kids" by Sasha Sloan, song that expresses that our "parents will become kids".

As much as we appreciate our mothers for their love, I always tend to think of my father too when I want to do something as a little appreciation to my mother. They have both impacted my life in many ways and I know some day, they will be no longer able to be as strong as they are now.

Sasha, in the first solo of the song directed it to her dad for all he did to save his sick father. Promising to take care of him like he did to his own father because she knows he will one day become like a kid that she has to take care of.

In the second solo of the song, it's directed to the mother, thanking her for the restless nights she had to go through just to make sure her children were fine and safe. Buying what she wants and taking care of her when she can no longer care for herself is a responsibility she will gladly take.

And there's also the bridge of the song that is like a prayer, hoping that our own children will take care of us when we grow old. I believe this is everyone's prayer and it's really the best gift one will give to his or her mum. So listen to the song.

The song is on a low pitch but I tried to sing it and bring my voice out to be heard. Let me know what you think about the song and any correction in the comment section. Until the next week!

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Hello my fellow music lovers in the Hive Open Mic community! I'm here with another entry for the special theme of this week "Through the rain". A theme that reminds me of "Resilience".

I'm better in health now so this song seem like a reminder to everyone else that it's never the end when it feels like it, I've come out through the rain of sickness and I'm well now, I'm glad to be here.

The meaning of the theme that fits my song choice perfectly is... "Life is full of ups and downs, it's a fact we must accept but never be too proud or feel strong to ask for help because we are all here for each other" and my song choice is "You Will Be Found" by Natalie Grant & Cory Asbury, song about "Looking to find help".

Personal experiences have taught me that we can never be beyond asking for help or needing assistance from another, whether family or friends. Choosing to go through the rain (a hard time) on your own doubles the downs of it on you, it can be minimal when we rely on others.

My brother @justin.ahama and I sang a duet cover of the song, the learning process was quite something to share about. Even at the time of presenting, we still struggled with some of the lyrics but we hope the outcome put a smile on your face and reminds you that you can be found.

It was nice singing with my Bro, we both had fun learning it and we hope you listeners have a nice time on it as much as we did. Let us know what you think about our cover and any correction in the comment section. Until the next week!

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Hello my fellow music lovers in the Hive Open Mic community! I'm here with another entry for the special theme of this week "Stronger". A theme that violates everything about weakness.

I've been missing the past weeks because I've still been sick but thankfully I'm here today and it's a sign I'm getting better, so don't mind my sick face. I just had to face the camera and sing away.

The meaning of the theme that fits my song choice perfectly is... "Believing in oneself, being courageous that you are free to be whoever you want to be with no fear and that is strength in itself" and my song choice is "No Longer Slave" by Bethel Music, about strong belief in freedom.

Our version of the song "No Longer Slave" is a freestyle, didn't do much practice as I only decided to join in today and asked my Bro to join me so it comes out better than I'd have done on my own hehe. It's an old song and one we learnt a long time ago with our friends from before.

I don't believe in having physical strength to be called strong, it's more about the mindset and what and how well you can do what you choose to do at any given point in time. One thing I've learnt that takes our strength away is fear, getting rid of fear is a show of strength and courage too.

I chose this song for the theme because it focuses on the meaning from the direction of, I am fighting fears every day to become a stronger version of myself and I hope it came out well enough for you listeners. Until the next week!

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Hello to the Hive learners community!
It's a new week, a beautiful week for me as it's starting with the creative Sunday initiative and this time, I'm sharing recipe of one of my tribes native meal that I prepared some weeks ago, Banga soup (also called Amiedi) as we call it in my tribe, there's also banga stew but this isn't it.

It's one of my favourite soup for many reasons and one of them is that, it becomes sweeter the longer it stays. I know it's weird but it's that kind of soup, anyone who loves the soup never gets tired of it till the soup finishes and it can serve as a multipurpose, to take swallow or parboiled rice.

The process of making the meal isn't as easy as it looks though but the result is always worth it if well prepared. It's one of the meals I learnt how to prepare from my dad, I just add my style here and there trying out for a better different taste but it's always going to have that palm fruit taste.

Here's how I prepared the soup, these are the ingredients I used in preparing my Banga soup.

Palm fruits
Meat and iced fish.
Cowskin.
Periwinkle.
Pepper and onions.
Vegetables (beletete and bitter leaf)
Crayfish, maggi, salt and banga spices.

The Process
First, I boiled the palm fruits for about 30 minutes and extracted the juice from it. Note, palm oil isn't used for this soup as the juice is already having enough oil. While the palm juice is boiling, I added my ingredients starting with the meat and cowskin as I didn't steam them separately.

I added the rest ingredients as shown in the video and the result came out looking like this. One hack I do with my meals is, I use fresh ingredients for fresh proteins. For this soup, I used fresh pepper because the meat and fish are fresh ones, it tastes better when I use this style.

So tell me, will you try this recipe? Have you prepared this before, How do you prepare yours?

I do hope you enjoy watching the video. Your comments will be very much appreciated. It's always a pleasure to participate in this initiative and I'm grateful to the community for the opportunity and support. Until next time...

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Hello my fellow music lovers in the Hive Open Mic community! I'm here with another entry for the special theme of this week "Be Reborn". A theme that reminds of the great word "Change".

It's a bit sad I missed last week's theme for health reasons but I'm much better now and glad to hop on this one before deadline. I had a bit of a difficulty deciding which song I'll go for though.

The meaning of the theme that fits my song choice perfectly is... "To start again, a new life, a fresh memory, a change in belief" and my song choice is "Older" by Sasha Sloan, a song about steady & slow realization and a change in belief.

Older is a song I've had on my playlist for a while now, one of my favourite from this relatable artist. This song of hers is about what's happening in the real world, where we have parents who aren't perfect but we think wrongly.

Even I, at some point, thought my dad was some kind of superhero that shouldn't make mistakes but over time, I've come to understand that we are all humans who have to make mistakes to learn some things. My thoughts have changed.

I chose this song for the theme because it talks about a change in belief from childhood to adulthood (a life's reborn) and I hope it came out well enough for you listeners. Until the next week!

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Hello to the Hive learners community!
It's a new week, a beautiful week for me as it's starting with the creative Sunday initiative and this time, I'm sharing recipe of a meal I prepared last week, vegetable soup (also called Efo Riro). It's really not easy making a video of cooking process but I was excited about this preparation.

It's one of my favourite soup because of the vegetables that is lavished in it and I made sure to do that much on it, a small meal but I was very intentional about the nutritional benefits I'll get from it so I didn't hold back in getting some of the ingredients to give the nutrient dose I wanted.

Before deciding to prepare the meal, I had a very rough week and was down in heath. Once I got myself back, I chose to treat myself to something nice at home by cooking this delicacy instead of buying out meals that might not even add anything for me and would be more expensive.

I enjoyed the process of making this meal and I'd love to share how I prepare mine, these are the ingredients I bought for my Vegetable soup. And the process is detailed in the video above.

Meat and Smoked fish.
Cowskin.
Palm Oil
Vegetables (Pumpkin, water and scent leaf).
Periwinkle and Snails.
Fresh tomatoes and pepper and onions.
Crayfish, prawns, maggi, salt and spices.

Aside the meat, fish and snails, the rest are cheap to buy and you can always choose to use whatever protein you want. I needed something to revitalize myself so I did a lot of extras with the ingredients but you can make do with little and still have a great taste of your vegetable soup.

The meal came out really delicious that I couldn't stop eating until I was so full. I mean, it's expected with all that stoppers and vegetables. Adding scent leaves seemed to have been a good hack in giving it a unique taste and aroma so I'm recommending you make sure to add it too if you decided to prepare the soup.

I do hope you enjoy watching the video, I tried using a voice over for the first time too. Your comments will be very much appreciated. It's always a pleasure to participate in this initiative and I'm grateful to the community for the opportunity and support. Until next time...

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Hello my fellow music lovers in the Hive Open Mic community! I'm here with another entry for the special theme of this week "Spring Bloom". A theme that represent more than a few meanings.

I'm glad I'm able to keep a streak in making a video for the community every week since I resumed and I can't wait to hear what you think about this entry in the comment section.

The meaning of the theme that fits my song choice perfectly is... "A period when plants and flowers, produce blossoms during the spring season, symbolizing hope" and my song choice is "Dandelion" by Ruth B, a song about a flower.

More than just a flower, the song expresses one's thought in wishing on a flower. Flowers are in full bloom in spring season and so, wishing is like hoping for a better season. It's a love song and the wishes are all for a love desire to come true.

Dandelion is a song I've had on my playlist for a long while now, I'm glad I found a perfect theme to share a cover of it and I hope it came out well enough for you listeners. Until the next week!

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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!
It's another new week, it is a beautiful week for me as it starts with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with songs from a one of my old favourite animated movie.

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For this creative Sunday, I decided to sing the cover of the song "The Cat's Meow" from the animated movie "Barbie as the Princess & the Pauper".

Barbie as the Princess & the Pauper is an animated movie from the year 2004. An old cartoon for many kids like myself in that year, I can't even give count of the number of times I saw every one of the barbie collection especially this one. This movie is about a princess who wants to marry who she loves and act freely and a pauper who wants to be free from her debts.

The Cat's Meow is a the pauper sang in the movie to her cat who is like a dog when he tries to bark, the song also teaches acceptance as everyone's difference may be a good for them. I had to watch the short video of her singing this song to relive old days haha.

I do hope you'll enjoy listening to my cover of this song. It's always a pleasure to participate in this initiative and I'm grateful to the community for the opportunity and support. Until next time again... Thanks.

Songs LyricsI can see it when you're feeling low
You can't hide that from me
You're no status quo Calico
So why keep trying to be?
'Cause you're more than that
You're a doggish cat
I wish you could see the you I see

I say if you bark, celebrate it
Make your mark, serenade it
Noah's ark should've had a cat like you
And if what you are is a strange you
Doesn't mean you should change you
Only means you should change your point of view

Hey, feline, you fetch just fine
To thine own self be true
Your bow wow's the cat's meow
It's how I know you're you
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Good day to this community!
It's Merit here again with another entry. I must say I'm loving the improvements I'm experiencing as I watch others who inspire me to do better with my entries, here is one more from me.

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For this week's entry, I chose to share the cover of the song "A Mayday" originally sang by "Cam".

I've known this song for a long time but never listened to the original until recently when I came across it and thought it would be cool to learn from the original and do a cover of it. Surprisingly, I enjoyed the original more than I expected I would as the cover I've been listening was so good too.

The song is mainly about a marriage that is faced with too much issues and causing one of them in it scream "Mayday". The lyrics of the song would do a lot more explanation to what the song is about.

Here is a part of the song.

You are overbearing; I'm not in love
But I don't wanna tell you
We've been contemplating how to give it up
But I can't convince you
We've been hopelessly holding too tight
When we don't even need to
And as the water fills this sinking ship
I know we have to leave too

Mayday, mayday
This is an emergency
Mayday, mayday
You've gotta let me leave
I'm lying here, inches away
But you can't hear me call mayday, yeah, yeah
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Stay on vibes, bring in more vibes and vibe to the songs presented... Let's keep growing Hive as we have been doing. I hope you enjoy my entry as much as I did making it for this competition. This is for the Vibes/Web3 Music Competition Wk 13 and you are invited to participate too.

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For this creative Sunday, I decided to sing the cover of the song "Barbie Songs" from the animated movie "Barbie & the Diamond Castle" sang by different artists.

Barbie & the Diamond Castle is an animated movie from the year 2008. An old cartoon for many kids like myself in that year, I can't even give count of the number of times I saw every one of the barbie collection especially this one. The movie is about two ladies helping another lady who is a princess to find her home (a diamond castle). The adventure, the songs, the evil muse and even the puppies... All made the short movie interesting back then.

The Song Mashup are songs from the movie, there are up to five or six songs in the movie but these three are my favourite and most sang by a lot of the viewers. They are mostly songs with beautiful meanings, encouragement and most importantly, about love.

I had so many flashback as I try to remember if I could still sing them well enough for a Mashup and I'm glad it didn't came out bad at all. It's an Acapella Mashup cover and I had so much fun preparing this for you all.

Songs LyricsIt's so rare to find a friend like you
Somehow when you're around
The sky is always blue
The way we talk, the things you say
The way you make it all okay
And how you know all of my jokes
But you laugh anyway...

Hidden beneath the ground
Is the spring that feeds the creek
Invisible as the wind
That you feel upon your cheek
And every breeze that whispers
Reminds us constantly
Sometimes what's real is something you can't see...

I'm blindfolded on this carriage ride that they call life
Keep trying to make it through that next turn
Knuckles white and holdin' tight
So here I go, takin' the curve
But I know that I'm never alone
I think of you
And how you never let me go...
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Hello Hive Open Mic community and my fellow music lovers!
It's almost the end of the week with a beautiful theme and I'm happy to be here once again to share my song choice for the selected theme by our spotlight artist @ashiru

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I'm choosing to share the cover of the song titled "Good To Be Home" by "Coco Jones", for the theme of the week "Always Grateful"**

It's been a while since my last entry in the family, I've got no excuse to give. But I'll try to show up more going forward, I like this theme really and a song came to mind when I saw it. Not my first cover of it but worth singing as much as I can to spread the word about the song.

This song is one I can't get over whenever I feel the sense of gratitude, it's a song that passes a very lovely message of gratitude and it's a perfect fit for this week's theme. I've got a lot of other options but I'm choosing this for many other reasons.

This song "Good To Be Home" is a song from a movie that I learnt and it's about coming back after wandering far and realizing God has been good to you but you're just coming back to acknowledge His role in your life.

So do listen, enjoy the cover and let me know what you think about it's connection to the theme. I hope to see you all next week again in the next theme. I appreciate the support as always 💯

Song LyricsOh yeah oh yeah

With reverence I enter into this holy place
A home that's like no other full of mercy, love and grace
I know it's been a long time, I've never felt that far
'Cause You were always on my mind, and You were always in my heart

It's so good to be home, where I know that I belong
Inside this house of love, with a family so strong
And I'm here to worship and pour out my offering
In the presence of His love, I'm never alone

It's so good to be (home, home) home (home, sweet home)
So good to be (home, home) home (home, sweet home)
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For this creative Sunday, I decided to sing the cover of the song "Shallow" from the series "A Star Is Born" sang by "Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper", one of the songs in the movie.

A Star Is Born is a movie released in the year 2018. A movie of romance and music with two popular figures starring in it as the lead characters. It's been so long I saw the movie so I've forgotten so much about it but the song still plays on my phone till date... A movie about a man who falls in love with and tries to help an unpopular artist while struggling with his addictions and problems.

Shallow is one of the songs they presented together on stage in the movie. The movie isn't so fresh in my head but this scene was so memorable because of the song. It's a song of self confidence and assurance as the lyrics shows already.

While the movie is highly recommended that you check it out if you're yet to see it, the song is also a good one too. I had to play the song on repeat a lot of times to learn the lyrics better and I enjoyed listening to it on repeat.

Song LyricsTell me somethin', girl
Are you happy in this modern world?
Or do you need more?
Is there somethin' else you're searchin' for?
I'm falling
In all the good times I find myself longin' for change
And, in the bad times, I fear myself

Tell me something, boy
Aren't you tired tryna fill that void?
Or do you need more?
Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore?
I'm falling
In all the good times I find myself longin' for change
And, in the bad times, I fear myself

I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
I'll never meet the ground
Crash through the surface where they can't hurt us
We're far from the shallow now
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For this creative Sunday, I decided to sing the cover of the song "Love, Maybe" from the series "Business Proposal" sang by "Secret Number", the main ost in the series.

Business Proposal is a Korean series released in the year 2022. A series of comedy and romance at it's best. It's one of the kdrama I wouldn't miss seeing a lot of it's scenes repeatedly... About a rich guy who falls in love with his employee after a contract relationship with her.

Love, Maybe is one of the main ost and I felt excited whenever it is played in the series. It was sang at a concert the characters visited, I can't even get the voice of the artist who sang it there from my head hehe. It's a love song as the lyrics shows already and I had so much fun singing it.

While the series is highly recommended that you check it out if you're yet to see it, the song is also a good one too. I play the song on repeat a lot of times because of it's vibes and melody which I believe you'd agree too. I had the video subtitled so you could get what the song means in English.

Song LyricsNeowa hamkke hago sipeun ildeureul
Sangsanghaneun ge
Yojeum nae ilsangi doego
Neoui jeulgeowohaneun moseubeul bogo isseumyeon
Jayeonseure ttara utgo inneun geol

Neoui haengdonge seolleeohago dwicheogidaga
Jisaeun bami manajineunde

Igeon nuga bwado sarangil tende
Jongil hamkkemyeon jillil tende
Na doraseodo ontong neoin geon
Amuraedo saranginga bwa
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Hello Afri-tunes community!
It's still a new week and Merit is here once to share an African tune, I'm always happy to be able to share African music every week, it's been a while since my last entry though, pardon me and welcome this entry hehe.

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So for this week, I decided to do the cover of the song "American Love", a song sang by Qing Madi, a young female Nigerian artist.

A Nigerian song about giving assurance in love, it's actually surprising that it is coming from a girl lol. In my part of the world, ladies wants guys saying these words to them and not the other way round but this song seem to prove that point wrong, it can come from any gender and it's admirable.

I've had it on repeat a lot of times and it just seem to be fresh in my head over and over again. Finally got to sing a cover of it and I'm glad I did. Do let me know what you think about the song lyrics, they were actually what caught my attention to the song.

I hope you do enjoy my cover of the song as much as I did, and I look forward to sharing more African music. Special thanks to my supporters, those giving me corrections which helps to make my videos come out better and thanks for viewing!!!

Song LyricsTravelled 'round the world, I no cast
But if I climb the train, e don pass you
Traveled 'round the world, now I found you
And if I catch the plane, e don catch
And I hope you gon' fly away today, ajé
Yeah, I hope you gon' fly away today, ajé

Hmm, but you know say I fly
So no dey reject me, oh, I'm calling
I dey try, but you no dey get me tí bá n kọrin
You go like fly
Allow me to spoil you with my money
You don cover my, cover my head o
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Good day to this community!
It's Merit here again with another entry. I must say I'm loving the improvements I'm experiencing as I watch others who inspire me to do better with my entries.

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For this week's entry, I chose to share the cover of the song "I'll Be There" originally sang by "Jess Glynne".

One of the oldest song on my playlist but never gets old whenever I decide to listen to it. The assuring lyrics in the song makes it so refreshing to listen to anytime. A song that tells about being there for someone you love, a love song hehe.

It isn't an easy song to sing but I tried to pull it off and I would look forward to your comments on the outcome.

Here is a part of the song.

When all the tears are rolling down your face
And it feels like yours was the only heart to break
When you come back home and all the lights are out, ooh
And you getting used to no one else being around

Oh, oh, I'll be there
When you need a little love, I got a little love to share
Yeah, I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna come through
You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
Oh, I swear, I got enough love for two, ooh, ooh, ooh
You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you
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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!
It's another new week, it is a beautiful week for me as it starts with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie. It's a musical movie as well.

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For this creative Sunday, I decided to sing the cover of the song "A Perfect Harmony" from the movie "Rags" sang by "Max Schneider and Keke Palmer", one of my favourite songs in the movie.

Rags is a movie released in the year 2012. A movie with the Cinderella kinda storyline but in a different way. It's about a boy who dreams to becoming a musician and a musician who is finding her true self in the popularity world. They got together and became stronger as they fell for each other. It's a musical movie and this song is one of them.

A Perfect Harmony is one of the few songs I love in the movie. A song about finding what you're looking for in a friend and being happy about it. I love the lyrics of the song a lot, couldn't stop singing it even after making my presentation ready.

While the movie was is highly recommended that you check it out if you're yet to see it, the song is also a good one too. I did another ordinary cover, Acapella. I seem to be enjoying this kind of presentation than I thought I would. Hopefully, I'll improve with it too. I have shared the lyrics in the post but I also have it on the subtitles.

Song LyricsWhen I first saw you didn't know what to think
But something about you is so interesting
I could see me and you being best friends
The kind of friends that finish each other's sentences

When I can't think of the right words to say
I just sing oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Come on and harmonize with my melody
And we'll sing oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Ain't it a perfect harmony
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Good day to this community!
It's Merit here again with another entry. I must say I'm loving the improvements I'm experiencing as I watch others who inspire me to do better with my entries.

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For this week's entry, I chose to share the cover of the song "Listen" originally sang by "Beyonce".

Not a happy song but one that shows where one stands, a song of self confidence and positivity. It's a song I learnt from an old movie and sang by the popular musician, Beyonce. I hood you do enjoy my own cover of the song.

Here is a part of the song.

Listen to the song here in my heart
A melody I start but can't complete

Listen to the sound from deep within
It's only beginning to find release

Oh, the time has come for my dreams to be heard
They will not be pushed aside and turned
Into your own
All 'cause you won't listen

Listen
I am alone at a crossroads
I'm not at home in my own home
And I've tried and tried
To say what's on my mind
You should have known
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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!
It's another new week, it is a beautiful week for me as it starts with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie. It's a musical movie, one that was popular in it's time for the storyline and featured songs.

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For this creative Sunday, I decided to sing the cover of the song "This Is Me" from the movie "The Greatest Showman" sang by "Keala Settle", one of the powerful songs in the movie.

The Greatest Showman is a movie released in the year 2017. A movie about a boy with big dreams and eventually lived the dream when he got older. To bring to light, underrated talents by humans who don't look or seem human enough. There haven't been any movie like it for me.

This Is Me is one of the few songs I love in the movie. A song about trusting and believing oneself no matter what others say about you. I feel I needed this song at this stage of my life so I listened to it a lot and decided to sing an Acapella of it.

While the movie was is highly recommended that you check it out if you're yet to see it, the song is also a good one too. Pardon my ordinary presentation of the song but believe me, I felt different singing it this way and I'm glad I did. E be like say I don dey fat o, abi na only me dey see am? Nor argue with me sha 🤣

Song LyricsI'm not a stranger to the dark
Hide away, they say
'Cause we don't want your broken parts
I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
Run away, they say
No one will love you as you are

But I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious

When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
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It's that time of the week again when we get creative and share it with the community simply for the love of it. It's been more exciting to prepare contents for creative Sunday now as I do learn new things because of it.

I've been trying to keep up with my recent recipe exploration so today, I decided to share a recipe of a kind of sauce I came across and loved. We wanted to have some fried ripe plantains and I suggested, why not just make a sauce out of it?

So the name is Plantain Beef Sauce - Because I used fried plantains, beef with pepper for a hotter taste.

Sauce is like stew but a little different because of how it is prepared. It is almost an all purpose meal, you can use it to eat in a few combinations. Although this sauce I made is a bit limiting with choices to eat it with but very delicious. If you like fried plantain, beef and sauce then you'll love this recipe.

So in the post, I showed how I prepared a sauce using plantain and beef.

Ingredients used:

Pepper
Vegetable oil
Beef
Onions
Carrots and greens
Salt and maggi

The ingredients are quite regular and not expensive except the meat, we bought little but it cost more than we expected. Well, the taste made us forget whatever we spent in making the stew come together in our pot lol.

The process is explained in the video but to have a brief write up on how to go about it, I'll share them in a few steps.

Steps to prepare the Plantain Beef Sauce

Prepare your ingredients
I cleaned and steamed the beef.
Fry your ripe plantains turn brown, not dark hehe.
Pour your vegetable oil into a heated pot, add salt then onions.
Pour in your grinded pepper and allow to fry
Add your beef to make it taste into your sauce.
Add your maggi to taste
Add your plantain then your carrots and greens
Allow the sauce to fry for a few minutes before taking it off the heat.

And your plantain beef sauce is ready to be eaten like that or with anything of your choice, I had mine with rice as seen in the picture above... Believe me, the taste was amazing.

You should try this recipe, a feedback on it would be lovely but I bet it'd be a good feedback. Let me know what you think about this recipe.

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Good day to this community!
As always, I'm loving all the progress here in the community especially with the new users joining for the competition and staying to learn about the new found platform. I also love that a lot more are coming as I see some old Hive users making efforts to tell non Hivers about this competition in every possible way they can.

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For this week's entry, I chose to share the cover of the song "Just Missing You" originally sang by "Emma Heesters".

A song about love and missing someone, the artist sang some memories she had kept with her loved one and expressed her feelings in the song with a beautiful last line from the lyrics. I downloaded and used an instrumental of the song, made my audio record and video to make this possible.

Here is a part of the song.

When I am by myself
Looking at photos and videos
That we took
I've been keeping them for so long
And with my broken heart
I see all the pictures of myself
Living life without you just feels so wrong

I want you to be here with me
I know it sounds crazy
I miss your laugh and I miss everything
We used to be
And even if it is just for a while
Then God please, give us the time
I can't deal with the reality
There's nothing left that I can do
'Cause my heart is just missing you
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I've been trying to keep up with my recent recipe exploration so today, I decided to share a recipe of one regular meal we prepare here in my country. Mum was craving for assorted meat so we decided to prepare oil stew with just assorted meat.

So the name is Assorted Meat Oil Stew - Because I used little parts of the liver, heart and intestines of a cow. And the use of oil with enough pepper.

Stew is also an all purpose meal, you can use it to eat in different combination. You can have stew with white rice, eba/fufu/amala/semovita, bread, beans and even dried Garri lol. How to enjoy your stew varies and that makes preparing stew is a good choice when you have little to spend.

So in the post, I showed how I prepared the oil stew I made with assorted meat.

Ingredients used:

Tomatoes and pepper
Palm oil
Assorted meat
Onions
Salt and maggi

The process is explained in the video but to have a brief write up on how to go about it, I'll share them in a few steps.

Steps to prepare the Oil stew

Prepare your ingredients
I cleaned and steamed the raw assorted meat.
Pour your palm oil into a heated pot, add salt and onions.
Pour in your grinded tomatoes and pepper and allow to boil
Add your meat and stock to make it taste into your sauce.
Add your maggi and salt to taste
I boiled grated Okro for the stew since I wanted to use it for swallow.
Allow the soup to boil for a few minutes before taking it off the heat.

And your assorted Meat oil stew is ready to be eaten with just anything, I used Eba to enjoy mine as you can see in the picture. The taste was amazing.

You should try this recipe, a feedback on it would be lovely but I bet it'd be a good feedback. Let me know what you think about this recipe.

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For this week's entry, I chose to share the cover of the song "Until I Found You" originally sang by "Stephen Sanchez".

It's a beautiful song of love about not falling in love until you find the right person. It's a first song I've heard from the artist and I fell in love with the melody and rhythm of the song. I downloaded and used an instrumental of the song, made my audio record and video to make this possible.

Here is a part of the song.

Georgia, wrap me up in all your...
I want you, in my arms
Oh, let me hold you
I'll never let you go again, like I did
Oh, I used to say

"I would never fall in love again, until I found her"
I said, "I would never fall, unless it's you I fall into"
I was lost within the darkness, but then I found her
I found you
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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!
It's another new week, it is a beautiful week for me as it starts with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie. It's a song from a popular animated movie, one that has a first and second part with lots of songs in it.

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For this creative Sunday, I decided to sing the cover of the song "God Only Knows" from the movie "A Week Away" sang by "King & Country", not a popular song but the best song used in a medley in the movie.

A Week Away is a movie released in the year 2021. It is a movie about a boy who takes a chance for change by attending a summer camp and there, he finds love, friendship and a place to belong. If you've seen movies like "I still believe, Camp rock, Along for the ride" and a lot of others like it, you'll like this movie too.

God Only Knows is one of the few songs I love in the movie. I've sang an Acapella version of it in a community here on Hive before but this time, I decided to sing it with an instrumental for the initiative.

While the movie is highly recommended that you check it out if you're yet to see it, the song is also a good one too. Perfect to listen to for some spirited feeling as it tries to uplift spirits especially in times of difficulties or rejections.

Song LyricsWide awake while the world is sound asleepin'
Too afraid of what might show up while you're dreamin'
Nobody, nobody, nobody sees you
Nobody, nobody would believe you
Every day you try to pick up all the pieces
All the memories, they somehow never leave you
Nobody, nobody, nobody sees you
Nobody, nobody would believe you

God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
God only knows how it's killing you
But there's a kind of love that God only knows
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
But God only knows the real you
There's a kind of love that God only knows

There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
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Hello Afri-tunes community!
It's another week and Merit is here once to share an African tune, I'm always happy to be able to share African music every week, it's been a while since my last entry though.

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So for this week, I decided to do the cover of the song "Eze Ebube", a song sang by Neon Adejo, a gospel artist.

It's a simple song, talking about "Counting one's blessing" and being grateful to God Almighty. The song connects to my recent changes and how God has been helping and guiding me through everything even at times when I feel there's no way out. The song is perfect one for me right now and I felt a lot better singing it today.

I've had it on repeat a lot of times and it just seem to be fresh in my head over and over again. I feel excited and some sense of gratitude whenever I listen to the song and I thought it was time I do a cover of it. Well, the song is a beautiful one and I must say, I love the song. Hopefully, you'll love my cover.

Song LyricsMore than my mouth can testify
More than my mind can comprehend
See I′ve seen the wonders of your grace
I'm so sure that this is not the end

Eze ebube
See how far you′ve brought me
Eze ebube
I'm so glad you found me worthy
I can see
I can tell
And I know it's your grace
All my days I will sing your praise
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Good day to this community!
Thankfully, I'm free enough to be here again and feeling excited to join in for this week's competition. Still don't know how busy it will get for me soon.

As always, I'm loving all the progress here in the community especially with the new users joining for the competition and staying to learn about the new found platform. I also love that a lot more are coming as I see some old Hive users making efforts to tell non Hivers about this competition in every possible way they can.

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For this week's entry, I chose to share the cover of the song "Rolling In The Deep" originally sang by "Adele".

I've always had this song on my Playlist and today I finally got to share a cover of it. It's a song about heartbreak but the artist emphasised on the fact that the other who left has missed someone amazing, Adele has always been good with songs like this. A song that reflects on the power of self love in the face of outside rejection.

I downloaded and used an instrumental of the song, made my audio record and video to make this possible. The song is quite technical but I tried to pull it off, I will appreciate feedbacks on how I did with this one.

Here is a little of the lyrics, just the first part of the song.

There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark
Finally I can see you crystal clear
Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare
See how I leave with every piece of you
Don't underestimate the things that I will do

There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch
And it's bringing me out the dark

The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside of your hand
And you played it, to the beat
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Stay on vibes, bring in more vibes and vibe to the songs presented... Let's keep growing Hive as we have been doing. I hope you enjoy my entry as much as I did making it for this competition. You can participate as well after reading about the competition Here.

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After the last recipe I shared, I decided to try another beautiful recipe I fell in love with. I've become a fan of Tiktok videos and even my WhatsApp statuses because of new food recipes and I came across this recipe I would love to share here.

The name is Okro soup - Not prepared in the regular way many including myself do but in a special way as I've called it.

To be honest, there are not many options of soup delicacies I prepare at home and that is simply because I've not tried to diversify in the kind of soups I prepare. We just enjoy the few ones I know best but I've been exploring more options to enjoy great tastes. This soup came in handy for and I didn't waste much time to try it out.

So I made efforts to get a record while I made the Okro Soup and the video shows how it was prepared.

Ingredients used:

Okro
Tomatoes and pepper
Chicken
Dried catfish
Ponmo
Garden egg leaves
Palm oil
Crayfish
Perewinkle
Stockfish
Onions
Salt and maggi

Some of the ingredients used this time are not so cheap but quite affordable if you really want to enjoy the taste. Ingredients like Chicken, Perewinkle, Ponmo, dried fish and stock fish can be improvised to your own choice or budget, the soup will still taste good if you follow the process. You can't improvise the other ingredients so make sure you have them ready if you want to make this recipe.

The process is explained in the video but to have a brief write up on how to go about it, I'll share them in a few steps.

Steps to prepare Okro soup

Prepare your ingredients
I cleaned and steamed the chicken and Ponmo together.
Pour your palm oil into a heated pot, add salt and onions.
Pour in your grinded tomatoes and pepper and allow to boil
Add your stock and dried fish to make it taste into your sauce.
Add your maggi and salt to taste
Pour in your grated Okro, Perewinkle, chicken, Ponmo and vegetables
Allow the soup to boil for a few minutes before taking it off the heat.

And your Okro Soup is ready to be eaten with Eba (Garri) or fufu or Amala or any swallow option you have, I used fufu to enjoy mine. The taste was amazing especially with the dried fish and chicken in it hehe.

You should try this recipe, a feedback on it would be lovely but I bet it'd be a good feedback. Let me know what you think about this recipe, would you try it out?

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Good day to this community!
Thankfully, I'm free enough to be here feeling excited to join in for this week's competition. Still don't know how busy it will get for me soon.

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For this week's entry, I chose to share the cover of the song "Love Me Like You Do" originally sang by "Ellie Goulding".

From how happy I looked singing this cover, the lyrics and the melody of the song, you'd agree with me that it is a lovely song indeed. The song is about asking for a love that isn't perfect but worth being into, a love that accepts flaws and grows into more love. It is a song featured in a movie titled "Fifty shades of Grey", I'm yet to see it though.

I downloaded and used an instrumental of the song, made my audio record and video to make this possible. As it's been a bit long I sang a song this long and kinda technical, I will appreciate feedbacks on how I did with this one.

Here is a little part of the lyrics, just the first part of the song.

You're the light, you're the night
You're the colour of my blood
You're the cure, you're the pain
You're the only thing I wanna touch
Never knew that it could mean so much, so much

You're the fear, I don't care
'Cause I've never been so high
Follow me to the dark
Let me take you past our satellites
You can see the world you brought to life, to life

So love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do
Love me like you do, la-la-love me like you do
Touch me like you do, ta-ta-touch me like you do
What are you waiting for?
Lyrics source

Stay on vibes, bring in more vibes and vibe to the songs presented... Let's keep growing Hive as we have been doing. I hope you enjoy my entry as much as I did making it for this competition. You can participate as well after reading about the competition Here.

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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!
It's another new week, it is a beautiful week for me as it starts with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie. It's a song from a popular animated movie, one that has a first and second part with lots of songs in it.

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For this creative Sunday, I decided to sing the cover of the song "Into The Unknown" from the movie "Frozen 2" sang by "Idina Menzel & Aurora", this song isn't as popular as the one titled "Let It Go" but it's a beautiful song too.

Frozen 2 is an animated movie released in the year 2019, four years after the first part and a lot of people looked forward to it until it's release. It is a movie about a queen who has the power of ice, can freeze things and even make things with ice, she sets out to find a voice that keeps calling her. It's also about her younger sister who is very adventurous and didn't waste time to go look for her sister who went in search of what has happened in the past.

Well, this song is one of the few songs I love in the second part of the movie. I have been holding off to sing this song because I always see it as complex but I decided I have to try it anyhow and this is the result.

While the movie is highly recommended that you check it out if you're yet to see it, the song is also a good one too. Perfect to listen to for some excitement, I love it for the chorus and those voice echos Aurora did in the song.

Song LyricsAh-ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah, oh

I can hear you, but I won't
Some look for trouble while others don't
There's a thousand reasons I should go about my day
And ignore your whispers, which I wish would go away, oh

You're not a voice, you're just a ringing in my ear
And if I heard you, which I don't, I'm spoken for, I fear
Everyone I've ever loved is here within these walls
I'm sorry, secret siren, but I'm blocking out your calls

I've had my adventure, I don't need something new
I'm afraid of what I'm risking if I follow you
Into the unknown
Into the unknown
Into the unknown
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So for this week, I decided to do the cover of the song "Vision", a song sang by Qing Madi, a young Nigerian artist.

I can't seem to get enough of this song since I heard it for the first time. I got to know about songs by Qing Madi from my sister and the first was Ole and then, the one titled "American love". I may do covers of those songs but I seem to have fallen more in love with this particular song than the others.

Before I finally got to sing a cover of this song, I've had it on repeat a lot of times and even my family are getting tired of hearing the song so many times in one day. I feel excited whenever I listen to the song and I thought it was time I do a cover of it.

The song is about love at first sight and how things changed when one falls in love. The artist emphasise on her vision getting blur and losing her mind to not know what she has to do after falling in love. Talk about "love dey do strong thing" lol. Well, the song is a beautiful one and I must say I love the vibe of the artist. Hopefully, you'll vibe to my cover too hehe.

Here is the original song...

Song LyricsHad it all arranged like magic
Had it arranged like magic
I was on my pace and counting
Was on my pace and counting
But you just showed up and
Priorities were bummed and
Might as well fight my emotion
Might as well fight my emotion oh no

But when you come, you
Gat my vision in a blur, no no
Be like I forget wetin I come do
Gat me feeling lost, gat me feeling lost, oh oh
But when you come, you
Gat my vision in a blur, no no
Be like I forget wetin I come do
Oh, cos ever you’re on my mind oh
Full Lyrics here

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Good day to this community!
It's been a while since my last entry as I have been busy offline to do my country service which is still ongoing but on a small break. I don't know how busy it will get after now but I'm here feeling excited to join in for this week's competition.

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For this week's entry, I chose to share the cover of the song "If Only" originally sang by "Dove Cameron", a musician and character in the movie "Descendants". This is one of the songs from the movie that I love so much and I thought it's a good start to my music sharing again.

The song isn't one with a very beautiful meaning but it's an emotional one about a girl whose mum's world have made her a bad person and she wants to become good again after experiencing the good sides of life away from her mum. You can read from the lyrics that she keeps wishing.

Here is a little part of the lyrics, just the first part of the song.

A million thoughts in my head
Should I let my heart keep listening
'Cause up 'til now I've walked the line
Nothing lost but something missing
I can't decide
What's wrong, what's right
Which way should I go?
If only I knew what my heart was telling me
Don't know what I'm feeling
Is this just a dream?
Ah oh, yeah
If only I could read the signs in front of me
I could find the way to who I'm meant to be
Ah oh, if only
If only
If only
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Stay on vibes, bring in more vibes and vibe to the songs presented... Let's keep growing Hive as we have been doing. I hope you enjoy my entry as much as I did making it for this competition. You can participate as well after reading about the competition Here.

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It's that time of the week again when we get creative and share it with the community simply for the love of it. I've been missing out on a lot of creative Sunday activities as I've been away from home and couldn't do much at the place I went to.

Well, I didn't take much break before when I got back before I decided to try a beautiful recipe I fell in love with. I've become a fan of Tiktok videos and even my WhatsApp statuses because of new food recipes and I came across one I tried and would love to share here.

I gave it the name Pizza noddle - An improvised pizza recipe that tastes so delicious.

I shared a video of my siblings and I pizza outing, I can't say how much I spent on it but it was a lot compared to what I spent making this improvised pizza and believe me when I say the taste is worth skipping the real pizza for. I'm not saying I still won't want to buy pizza sometime, I'm just glad I can make this at home.

So I made efforts to get a record when I made the pizza noddle for the second time and the video shows how it was prepared.

Ingredients used:

Noodles
Eggs
Ripe Plantain
Carrots and greens
Pepper and onions
Salt and maggi
Vegetable oil

These ingredients aren't so expensive to get for your pizza noddle aside the fact that noodles and eggs are much expensive than they were before. Pizza noddle may look like a snack but it is way heavier to classify it as a snack, so the expenses on it is going to be worth it for you.

The process is explained in the video but to have a brief write up on how to go about it, I'll share them in a few steps.

Steps to prepare pizza noddle

Peel, slice and fry your ripe plantains.
Boil your noodles for a few minutes or leave in hot water for a few minutes.
Fry your sauce (pepper, carrots, onions and spices)
Break your eggs into a bowl and pour your sauce into it.
Pour your soft noodles into the mixture and mix well.
Leave the mixture to heat for aome minutes on a low heat and turn to the other side.

And your pizza noodle is ready to be eaten with whatever you'd like, I used very chilled zobo drink to enjoy mine. The taste was amazing especially with the ripe plantain and carrots in it.

You should try this recipe, a feedback on it would be lovely but I bet it'd be a good feedback. Let me know what you think about this recipe, would you try it out?

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The break is better than the/any stagnation - Amol Gade

I came across this quote and I think it fits so well with what I'm about to share. This post is long overdue but better late than never and I like the memories it brought back as I was editing the video, all the smiles and laughs I gave in many scenes.

We chose a day, maybe I chose a day rather because I had always wanted to take my siblings out for this particular kind of outing and we decided to go have fun and do a take out.

It was as if the weather, the feeling and even my wallet was in agreement for our outing so we didn't waste much time when the day came. Got dressed up, took some pictures and we set out to the spot we had in mind.

Chicken Republic is known for it's amazing chicken and especially, it's big pot. The plan was to get the big pot, ice-cream and go back home to devour them in peace but we changed our minds to sit back and have our ice-cream there while we chatted away.

It's funny how I was the one with the camera mostly but still had so much fun watching my siblings looking happy and free from whatever we've been busy with until that day. We needed the break, especially myself as I was preparing for my country service call.

I spent a lot that day but I had so much fun, ate a lot and felt so good too so it all made up for a good day for my siblings and I. I thought I should begin the post with a quote like @nhaji01 does 😅 it's a way for me to avoid any billing coming from her after she sees this post.

There were no much pictures taken from that day but there are videos so I did some editing and combined everything about that day. Do check it out and I hope it brings some smiles to your face. I'm looking forward to having such a break again in the nearest future and like the quote says, I'd rather have breaks like this to avoid any stagnation.

In a few weeks time, I'll be back to my country service and I'm hoping to go on another before I leave. I'll need all the fun I can get before life gets serious on that side lol. Well, that's it that day for my siblings and I, what do you think?

By the way, the song I used as the background music is "Vision by Qinq Madi", a song that I can't seem to get out of my head lol.

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Hello Hive Open Mic community and my fellow music lovers!
It's another week with a beautiful theme and I'm happy to be here once again to share my song choice for the selected theme by our spotlight artist @jesuslnrs and also to celebrate our 200th week on Hive Open Mic.

It's been a beautiful journey with the community since my first entry (week 118) if I remember correctly. Being active until now (week 200) is a huge milestone for me, considering the number of songs I've covered.

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To celebrate this special week, I'm choosing to share the cover of a special song titled "Show Me Heaven" originally sang by "Maria Mckee".

This special week's theme is a beautiful one and very perfect for the celebration, asking us to make a virtual serenade (an online song dedication) to a friend who isn't active on Hive Open Mic. I had thought it through and through and only one person keeps coming to mind that I would love to dedicate this song to.

It's been a short while since our last encounter together on the blockchain and even in our dm but I remember a conversation with her some time ago that made entering for this week's theme easy and full of importance. So I am so excited to participate in this week's theme and...

My virtual serenade goes to @adoore-eu
Screenshot from adoore-eu profile

A woman I admire so much, a beautiful and virtuous woman, good at what she does (fashion designing), a wonderful mother to my music fans and most importantly, the right friend for anyone.

Some months ago, I shared a song Sleeping Child Cover here on Hive Open Mic which @adoore-eu listened to and came to my DM crying that I made her remember a very close roommate of hers who she lost some years back. We chatted at length as she shared that her roommate loved the song so much but her favourite was "Show Me Heaven" by Maria so she requested I sing a cover of it too.

Talk of a perfect timing, I got to perfect the song well enough and this special community theme came up and it just feels right that I dedicate the song to Adoore-eu in memory of her once close roommate.

I am so sorry for your loss ma'am and I want to say "You are a strong woman, staying strong even when you've lost precious ones and gone through a lot even the ones unsaid. Keep being the amazing woman you are and let this song bring smiles to your face instead".

About the song!

Show Me Heaven is a love song about a searching for the one true love. Despite having everything else anyone could possibly want, including wealth and success, without love, it still feels incomplete and lonely without someone special to share life with. The lyrics capture the agony and ecstasy of love, and how painful and hurting it can be searching for that perfect connection.

It's an old song so the complexity in it was expected, I tried my best to sing it well enough even though I have dried vocals no thanks to the weather over here. Did an audio recording, some editing on the video with double subtitles fitting for every viewer and I was good to go for presentation to this special woman.

So to everyone in this wonderful music family, do listen, enjoy my cover and let me know what you think about it's connection to the special theme. I hope to see you all next week again in the next theme. I appreciate the support as always 💯

Song LyricsThere you go
Flashing fever from your eyes
Hey baby, come over here and shut them tight
I'm not denying
We're flying above it all
Hold my hand, don't let me fall
You've such amazing grace
I've never felt this way

Oh, show me heaven
Cover me
Leave me breathless
Oh, show me heaven please

Full Song Lyrics

Spanish¡Hola comunidad de Hive Open Mic y mis compañeros amantes de la música!
Es otra semana con un tema hermoso y estoy feliz de estar aquí una vez más para compartir la canción que elegí para el tema seleccionado por nuestro artista destacado @jesuslnrs y también para celebrar nuestra semana número 200 en Hive Open Mic.

Ha sido un hermoso viaje con la comunidad desde mi primera entrada (semana 118) si no recuerdo mal. Estar activo hasta ahora (semana 200) es un gran hito para mí, considerando cuántas canciones he versionado.

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Para celebrar esta semana especial, elijo compartir la versión de una canción especial titulada "Show Me Heaven" originalmente cantada por "Marie Mckee".

El tema de esta semana especial es hermoso y muy perfecto para la celebración, pidiéndonos que hagamos una serenata virtual (una canción dedicada en línea) para un amigo que no está activo en Hive Open Mic. Lo había pensado detenidamente y sólo se me ocurre una persona a la que me encantaría dedicarle esta canción.

Ha pasado poco tiempo desde nuestro último encuentro juntos en blockchain e incluso en nuestro DM, pero recuerdo una conversación con ella hace algún tiempo que hizo que entrar al tema de esta semana fuera fácil y lleno de importancia. Así que estoy muy emocionado de participar en el tema de esta semana y...

Mi serenata virtual es para @adoore-eu
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Una mujer que admiro mucho, una mujer hermosa y virtuosa, buena en lo que hace (diseño de modas), una madre maravillosa para mis fans de la música y lo más importante, la amiga adecuada para cualquiera.

Hace unos meses, compartí una canción Sleeping Child Cover aquí en Hive Open Mic que @adoore-eu escuchó y vino a mi DM llorando porque le recordaba a un compañero de cuarto muy cercano a ella que perdió hace unos años. Charlamos largamente mientras ella decía que a su compañera de cuarto realmente le encantaba la canción, pero que su favorita era "Show Me Heaven" de Marie, así que me pidió que cantara una versión de ella también.

Hablando de sincronización perfecta, pude perfeccionar la canción lo suficientemente bien y surgió este tema especial de la comunidad y se siente bien que le dedique la canción a Adoore-eu en memoria de su alguna vez cercana compañera de cuarto.

Lamento mucho su pérdida, señora, y quiero decirle "Usted es una mujer fuerte, se mantiene fuerte incluso cuando ha perdido a seres queridos y ha pasado por muchas cosas, incluso aquellas que no se han dicho. Por favor, continúa siendo la mujer increíble que eres y deja que esta canción te haga sonreír".

¡Acerca de la canción!

Show Me Heaven es una canción de amor sobre la búsqueda del único amor verdadero. A pesar de tener todo lo que cualquiera podría desear, incluyendo riqueza y éxito, sin amor, todavía se siente incompleto y solo sin alguien especial con quien compartir la vida. La letra captura la agonía y el éxtasis del amor, y lo dolorosa y dolorosa que puede ser la búsqueda de esa conexión perfecta.

Es una canción antigua, por lo que se esperaba su complejidad, hice lo mejor que pude para cantarla lo suficientemente bien a pesar de que mi voz se secó no gracias al clima aquí. Hice una grabación de audio, algunas ediciones del video con subtítulos dobles adecuados para cada espectador y estaba listo para presentárselo a mi mujer especial.

Entonces, a todos en esta maravillosa familia musical, escuchen, disfruten mi versión y háganme saber qué piensan sobre su conexión con el tema especial. Espero verlos a todos nuevamente la próxima semana en el próximo tema. Agradezco el apoyo como siempre 💯

Letras de cancionesAhí tienes
Fiebre intermitente de tus ojos.
Oye cariño, ven aquí y ciérralos bien.
no lo niego
Estamos volando por encima de todo
Toma mi mano, no me dejes caer
Tienes una gracia tan asombrosa.
Nunca me he sentido así

Oh, muéstrame el cielo
cúbreme
Déjame sin aliento
Oh, muéstrame el cielo por favor

Letra completa de la canción

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Hello Afri-tunes community!
It's another week and Merit is here once to share an African tune, I'm always happy to be able to share African music every week, it's fulfilling and fun.

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So for this week, I decided to do the cover of the song "Ngozi", a song sang by Crayon ft Ayra Starr, Nigerian artists.

I think I'm almost obsessed with this song, it's the first I've heard from the artist and I like that he featured Ayra Starr, one of the Nigerian artists I've come to love her songs a lot.

Before I finally got to sing a cover of this song, I've had it on repeat a lot of times and even made requests about it whenever I get the chance to decide a song for everyone's ears. I also feel some kind of excitement whenever I hear the song play anywhere so I figured it's definitely one of those songs I love to listen to in any mood.

The song is about love and I like how the artists used other languages with the English language to express themselves in the lyrics. Of course, I love Ayra Starr more but I'm not saying I love Crayon's chorus part any less. The song is a beautiful one and would get another vibing to it. Hopefully, you'll vibe to my cover too hehe.

Here is the original song...

Song LyricsYou gimme light bi ti solar
Can feel your love taking over
On a good day I be loner
See what you make me discover ah
Girly you don change my persona ahn
The revelation is in order
All the pressure I been under

Why I call you Ngozi
God don bless me, Ngozi
No deserve this kind loving
The loving wey you show me
Private lounging in Paris
With expensive room service
No one make me do like this
Girl I gat you no worries
Full Lyrics here

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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!

It's another new week, it is more beautiful for me when it starts with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie. It's an interesting old movie that has a lot of nice songs sang in it, I've learned most of the songs in it and done a few of them here.

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For this creative Sunday, I decided to sing the cover of the song "Never Enough" from the movie "The Greatest Showman" sang by "Loren Allred, one of the many songs in the movie that has an amazing lyrics and tune as well.

I've shared about the movie before but for any who is just getting to know about the movie today, it is a musical movie about a man whose big dreams led him to gather special people together to make music and host a huge show that t world came to love so much.

The song "Never Enough" by "Loren Allred" is one of the songs that was sang in the great show by a lady whose voice is supposed to be heavenly. The scene was so memorable because of how powerful she sang the song. I doubt I sang the song half as good as she did but for the love of the song, here is my cover.

Song Lyrics *I'm tryin' to hold my breath

Let it stay this way

Can't let this moment end

You set off a dream in me

Gettin' louder now

Can you hear it echoing?

Take my hand

Will you share this with me?

'Cause darling without you*

*All the shine of a thousand spotlights

All the stars we steal from the night sky

Will never be enough

Never be enough

Towers of gold are still too little

These hands could hold the world but it'll

Never be enough

Never be enough*

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I saw this topic in the community and all I could think of is going through all the song covers I've done since I decided to make use of my voice. It's been more than a year I started to sing here on Hive but I've been singing since I was little.

Singing is a talent of mine that I appreciate more and I find to be more fun than the other hobbies I have. I can sing anytime and anywhere, it is not just a talent to me, it has become a hobby and getting creative with it is part of my life's plan.

I decided to share some videos of me singing different songs... Just a way to showcase some of my works but they are all covers.

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Getting creative in my singing is a plan and one of the things I'm doing regarding that is to learn even difficult songs, non English songs and songs that would demand more than me just singing. The video I shared has some of the covers I did that are like that.

I plan to do better with my singing and one way is to start composing my songs. I'm not good in this aspect or maybe I'm just not putting in the effort yet but I plan to do something about that. Having my own songs and singing songs better is a dream for my hobby - Singing.

I have other hobbies but the hobby of singing and writing have been a part of me since childhood and also earned me a lot of money than I would have imagined. Having fun and earning with it never came to my mind as a dream but I'm living it today thanks to the Hive Blockchain.

Singing have helped me built my self confidence, improve on my vocal strength and also helped me out of a lot of expenses. Singing is my talent and I'm grateful to have this amazing talent.

There's still room for more talents to be learnt while I improve on the ones I do have now. Do enjoy the small video showcasing different song covers I've done here on Hive.

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Hello Afri-tunes community!

Where are my Igbo friends?! I did it!!!Merit's igbo version of an igbo song, no laughing! Just focus on the efforts I tried to put into pronouncing the words correctly so I don't murder the language hehe.

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So here I am with the cover of the song "Olileanya M sang by Ugoccie, it's an igbo song with a very beautiful meaning.

I heard the song for the first time on Tiktok and since then, I've been humming it until I could flow with the rhyme and then pronounce the words... It took me time, I almost even stop learning it as I couldn't find the right igbo lyrics online. I had to hand write what I was hearing and pronounce carefully until I could sing and rap it hehe.

The meaning of the song? It's all there on the video and I'm sure you'll love it too. The song is like a love letter to God for His love and how much one is grateful to Him for everything. The song makes me feel really good and I hope it rubs off on you as you listen too.

Do enjoy my cover, and I look forward to sharing more African music. Special thanks to my supporters, those giving me corrections which helps to make my videos come out better and thanks for viewing!!!

Song LyricsYou are my Hope
Father, in you I keep my life
My refuge
You're the voice that speaks for me
Father, can I tell you the truth?
You mean the world to me
Lord, I confess my love for you
You are all that I have

See
Everything I said you
I've never heard in public
My relationship with you would have to be my STRONGEST
I don't loud about it
But we talk a lot in private
See, I'll trade all this noise
For your PEACE and QUIET
For all our conversations
You have never SCREENSHOTTED
When I was in trouble
Shey you brought me out of it
You still want me to keep counting?
All the things that you've done
How I excreted poison that was set to end me
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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!
It's another new week and it always starts for me with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie and this time, it's a movie I saw a really long time ago that I don't remember much about it.

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I decided to sing the cover of the song "Determinate" from the movie "Lemonade Mouth" sang by "Lemonade, a powerful song with powerful lyrics.

The movie is about a group of persons who became friends through music as they played together until they had to face a crowd and showcase their music talents. The lead is a shy lady and had to fight our fears even more to sing at the closing of the movie, that is where this song was presented and it won my heart.

The song says a lot about a girl singing of breaking limits and bringing acceptance to oneself even when it seem like the world won't love you. It's also about love and singing together, there was a rap part in the song but I'm not a rapper so I skipped that out hehe.

Song LyricsTrying hard to fight these tears
I'm crazy worried
Messing with my head this fear
I'm so sorry
You know you gotta get it out
I can't take it
That's what being friends about

I, I wanna cry
I can't deny
Tonight I wanna up and hide
And get inside
It isn't right
I gotta live in my life
I know I, I know I
I know I gotta do it
I know I, I know I
I know I gotta do it
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It isn't the first music hangout at the city but this is going to be first announced here in the community to announce and also let us know here on Hive know that there's another fun activity going on in the Neoxian City Discord channel that you would love to be part of.

You love music?
You love to sing?
You enjoy talking about music?
You would love a forum where you chat and laugh about music?

The Neoxian City Musical Hangout has started in the discord channel and you are invited to join us in having fun with music and hanging out with people who love music too.

This music hangout started with just a few people wanting to have fun in the voice channel, talking and laughing until a few started to sing and share thoughts on music and the hangout was born. Every music hangout have been fun and it is only right that more people are invited to enjoy that fun too.

About Last Week's HangoutIt was fun as always but that wouldn't have been possible without those who participated in singing, applauding and having fun chats as the hangout went on. The hangout usually begins with a giveaway, an opening song and then we have series of other musical activities.

@olujay entertained us with beautiful opening songs playing his guitar and even joked about singing Chinese song (Yeah, any language song is welcomed to our hangout, you should know!)

Then there was a Sing off where two people sing different songs to a theme until one wins and get a prize. The rules are quite simple and it is aimed to be for fun.

Sing a song that connects to the theme
Do not repeat songs
Sing once your name is tagged and stop once the other person is singing
No original songs (this rule may vary)

We had these people participate in the last week hangout sing off and it was fun with them. @olujay @deraaa @oluwadrey did the sing off with Olujay & Oluwadrey winning 2000 neoxag each. We also had the host (myself) sing some songs and others sang too. Like I said, it was music filled.

When does the hangout hold?Every Tuesday, 11am - 1pm (2 hours with music)
It might be less or more than 2 hours depending on how the hangout is going.

Where does the hangout hold?In Neoxian City Discord Channel, you can click on the link to join if you're yet to be part of the city, it is fun there!

What to expect at the hangout?* Music! Music! Music! * Neoxag and Hive giveaways * Chats and fun with others
And lots more as time progresses.

You would like to note that you don't have to sing at the hangout, you could cheer those who sing and could even give suggestions of songs you want to hear. So yeah, you're invited to join us every Tuesday, make it a date to not miss weekly.

I want to thank Mr D for allowing this hangout to run and I also thank the musicians and audiences who have fun with it. Hopefully, it will get even more fun with time.

See you all in three days times for the next hangout!

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Hello Hive Open Mic community and my fellow music singers!
It's another week with a beautiful theme and I'm happy to be here once again to share my song cover for the selected theme by our spotlight artist @mhizerbee

I must commend our spotlight artist for this theme, it's a theme that can be interpreted in many ways and I can bet my approach to this theme is a bit very different but I love the theme for that.

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I'm excited to share the cover of the song titled "A Moment Like This" by "Kelly Clarkson", an appreciation song for the theme of this week "Praise".

The connection of the song to the theme is from how I interpreted the theme in the first place, I think of praise and appreciation comes to mind. To God Almighty, we praise Him because we feel grateful for what He has done and for even what he is going to do for us.

The same goes for situations and happenings that make us feel grateful and we tend to praise those who made it happen aside from God allowing it to happen. I wanted to go for a song that praises God but I thought I should do it differently, praising a situation that God allowed.

I chose this song because of what it says in it's title and the lyrics. A lady singing about a moment that turned her life around and is showing appreciation and even hitting on the point that "Not many are able to have such a moment even in a lifetime" but she did and is happy to sing praises about it.

Do listen to the cover and let me know what you think about it's connection to the theme and my presentation. I hope to see you all next week again in the next theme. I appreciate the support as always 💯

Song LyricsWhat if I told you it was all meant to be?
Would you believe me? Would you agree?
It's almost that feeling that we've met before
So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy
When I tell you love has come here and now

A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this

Song Lyrics

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Hello Afri-tunes community!
Here I am again, I'm happy to be able to participate in this week after last two week's submission. It was too busy for me last week so I couldn't make an entry. But I'm happy to be here this week with a song cover I was so excited to make.

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For this week, I decided to cover a song by Simi titled "Lovin". Another love song but in a more romantic way if you would listen to the lyrics closely. I love the beat of the song but I love her voice more, I couldn't sound well enough like her but I feel happy being able to sing this song of hers lol.

There's nothing much to share about the song, I think the lyrics which I also added as subtitle has give it out well enough what the song is about... Love and loving hehe. I had fun singing this song after learning it for sometime.

I hope you enjoy this cover, and I look forward to sharing more African music. Special thanks to my supporters, those giving me corrections which helps to make my videos come out better and thanks for viewing!!!

Song ChorusAh giving you love ah
Whatever you want ah

Is like you don't even know your body is so fine
Melanin for the win oo
Your smile is messing with my mind
Just call my phone make e ring o ring o
Lemme just look at your face o
Baby I'll never forget this na
Make you just come to my place o baby
I might never let you out
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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!
It's another new week and it always starts for me with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie and this time, it's a movie that I'd say it's with the most beautiful songs from all the movies I've seen.

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I decided to sing the cover of the song "Rewrite The Stars" from the movie "The Greatest Showman" sang by "Zac Efron and Zendaya", a beautiful love song, one of my favourite from the movie because of the possibilities the lyrics holds.

The Greatest Showman is a musical movie about a man whose dream is to create his own show but with the unusual humans people had cast aside and think they were no humans to be in their midst. He made them feel special and was successful with his show with their help and the world began to love them.

Among the special people who the man recruited for his show, is a lady who is hated by everyone but a young guy fell in love with her and her lovely dance. He is the son of a wealthy family who are totally against his friendship with the lady.

The two did a duet of the song "Rewrite The Stars" when they are left alone in a quiet place. The guy trying to make the lady know he would do all his best to be together with her if she would be by his side. The lady still feeling some negativity with how she's been living and not expecting acceptance, she began to believe in the love that they both share.

The song says a lot about breaking through limits and bringing acceptance to oneself even when it seem like the world is against you. I love the duet style of the song and I tried to do that on my cover even though I know it won't be as perfect as the original hehe.

Song LyricsYou know I want you
It's not a secret I try to hide
You know you want me
So don't keep saying our hands are tied
You claim it's not in the cards
And fate is pulling you miles away
And out of a reach from me
But you're here in my heart
So who can stop me if I decide that you're my destiny?

What if we rewrite the stars?
Say you were made to be mine?
Nothing could keep us apart
You'd be the one I was meant to find
It's up to you, and it's up to me
No one could say what we get to be
So why don't we rewrite the stars?
And maybe the world could be ours tonight
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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!

It's another new week and it always starts for me with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie and this time, it's a movie that I'd say it's with the most beautiful songs from all the movies I've seen.

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I decided to sing the cover of the song "Tightrope" from the movie "The Greatest Showman" sang by "Michelle Williams", a beautiful love song, not my favourite from the movie but not the least as well.

While everyone was loving the greatest showman that ever lived, his wife who sang this song in the movie isn't as happy as many are about her husband being great at shows. His dreams to become the greatest showman made him not have much time to spend with his family, causing sadness and rethinking of the past to his wife.

She sings this song "Tightrope" as she watches her husband take off to make a proposal to a singer who was obviously into him but he didn't mind, his wife knew what was going on but reminding herself of the promises he's told her before their marriage.

I was reminded of this song during a chat in Neoxian city when @iska talked about it (thanks dear), might do more of the songs from this movie as I do know a lot of the songs in it so you can look forward to it.

Song Lyrics *Some people long for a life that is simple and planned

Tied with a ribbon

Some people won't sail the sea 'cause they're safer on land

To follow what's written*

*But I'd follow you to the great unknown

Off to a world we call our own*

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Hello Hive Open Mic community and my fellow music singers!

It's another week with a beautiful theme and I'm happy to be here once again to share my song cover for the selected theme by our spotlight artist @milasalazar

I must commend our spotlight artist for this theme, taking us to the spiritual and reflect it in music and I mean, our songs selection. I had a few songs in mind but this one I selected had me hooked and it seem perfect for the theme.

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I'm excited to share the cover of the song titled "Praise You In The Storm" by "Natalie Grant", a gospel song for the theme of this week "Refleja tu Espiritualidad" meaning "Reflect Your Spirituality".

What I could understand from what the theme requires is, God Almighty. He is a spiritual being and expects us, his creations to be spiritual for us to connect with Him. To reflect my spirituality, I feel this song says it a lot in the lyrics.

A lot goes on in the spiritual realm of life but with prayers (our only connection with God), we talk to God Almighty and He protects and keeps us safe. This song explains the believe one has towards to God as He guides from above.

I've known this song for a long time and I hoped that I did sang it well enough even not as beautiful as Natalie Grant. It's a long song, one of the longest I've sang I think and that made it a little difficult for me to sing to the end hehe.

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Hello Afri-tunes community!

Here I am again, I'm happy to be able to participate in this week after last week's submission. Now, it's becoming a weekly thing for me and I hope it continues that way. I still got more songs I'm learning so hopefully, I'll share one more next week.

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For this week, I'm here with a cover of the song by Simi titled "Smile For Me". A love song about what one can put up with because of love, singing about an unconditional love and wishing for what can be offered even if it doesn't seem like it can be. I love the smile part as it's one thing I love to do for myself.

I've been hearing this song for a long time but I recently got it downloaded as I've been finding Simi songs refreshingly amazing with her unique voice more than before, you won't believe I actually got a folder for her songs. I know I won't sound like her enough but for the love of her songs, expect more covers of her songs from me.

Song Chorus *Smile for me, even if you sad o

Be good to me, even if you bad o

Stay with me, even if you've got some place to be

Pray with me, even if you no believe

Smile for me

Baby mi please, smile ah*

*I, I, I want to be

The one wey you fit die for

I, I, I want to be

The one who makes you do the things you thought you'd never do

Let me be the one for you

I, I want to be, your weakness baby*

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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!

It's another new week and it always starts for me with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a drama but this time, it's a korean song hehe.

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I saw this Korean drama series "Heartstrings" years ago too but I've had most of the songs played in the drama on my playlist since then, I would play them from time to time so it helped me learn it even faster as I decided to make a cover of it for this Sunday. Since it's a Korean song, I had to put in more effort in my pronunciation lol.

Heartstrings is a musical and romantic drama series about a guy who plays classical music and a girl who plays traditional music. They grew from rivals to "Master and slave" to lovers which made the storyline very refreshing and memorable. I like the female lead so much because of her voice and I've seen a lot of her drama series to say that she's an amazing actor.

This drama got emotional when the lady fell in love with the guy first but he refused to acknowledge his heart and made her decide to forget about him so that was how this song came about... "I Will Forget You".

The song sings about what she would do instead of having a one sided love for the guy, she chooses to focus on her busy life, the song is a sad one but the drama isn't a sad one so I'll recommend you see it.

I do hope you'll enjoy listening to my cover of the song. It's always a pleasure to participate in this initiative and I'm grateful to the community for the opportunity and support. Until next time again... Thanks.

Song Lyrics *geureol geomnida ijeul geomnida oneulbuteo nan

geudaeran saram moreuneun geobnida hanbeondo bon jeok eomneun geobnida

gireul geotdagado seuchin jeok eomneun

gwaenchanseumnida ijeossseumnida bappeun ilsange haengbokhajyo

geunsahae boineun saramdo mannago*

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Hello Hive Open Mic community and my fellow music singers!

It's another week with a beautiful theme and I'm happy to be here once again to share my song cover for the selected theme by our spotlight artist @gloriaolar

I love the inspiration I got through this theme and I can only thank our spotlight artist for choosing it, to think that I just saw a movie this song was sang in and I saw the theme, I concluded immediately that I'll learn the song for this theme.

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I'm so excited to be here with the cover of the song titled "Only Hope" by "Mandy Moore" from the movie "A Walk To Remember" for the theme of this week "Beacon of Light".

The movie is an old one and same goes with the song, but when I first listened to it, it was all new and amazing to my ears. The lyrics are so beautiful and inspiring as it reflects Hope, what I see as a beacon of light.

Imagine being in a dark place for long and a light comes through the window, hope is born, doesn't it?

I thought same too when I saw the theme and listened to this song. The lady sang the song so beautifully and a guy is inspired to become a better person as he watches her sing. The song is hope, it is love and it is inspiring to any who would let it be that way. I made a full review of the song here if you'd like to read it too.

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Hello Afri-tunes community!

Here I am again, I'm happy to be able to participate in this week after last week's submission. I have a list of African songs I'm still learning so I hope I will have the time to share more as the weeks go by.

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For this week, I'm here with a cover of the song by Judikay titled "Capable God". A gospel song about how capable the Almighty is, sharing His works and what He has done before as mentioned in the Bible. I could feel her gratefulness as she composed the lyrics and singing it.

I've known the song for a long time but it's my first time actually singing from start to finish, I really hope I didn't murder her song so much with my cover haha. The song has all the lyrics to have the singer smiling happily as she sings if the lyrics is well understood.

Listen to the lyrics, enjoy my cover and look forward to more from me, I hope to keep learning more African songs so I've been doing some researches and learning hehe. To all my viewers, thanks for support.

Song Chorus Capable God, oh

*What can't You do?

What won't You do?

Nothing impossible

What can't You do?

What won't You do?

Nothing impossible with our God*

*You do not lie, You do not fail

What is hard for You to do?

It doesn't exist, eh

It can never ever exist, oh

You do not lie, You do not fail

What is hard for You to do?

It doesn't exist, oh

It can never ever exist, eh 2x*

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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!

It's another new week and it always starts for me with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie.

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I saw the movie "Love Struck" like years ago but I've had most of the songs sang in the movie on my playlist since then, I enjoyed the movie but I loved the songs more. I almost never miss downloading a song I like from a movie so I could listen to it more, this has somehow made me know a lot of songs from movies.

Love struck is a fantasy and love movie about an advanced woman who got the chance to become young again. Since no one knew she had such an ability, she decided to test her soon to be son in law with her younger self thinking he didn't love her daughter and have always been a playboy.

It turned out the guy loves her daughter so much but the daughter (Sara Paxton) caught the two in a situation that made her misunderstand that her husband to be was cheating on her. Out of the heart break she felt at that scene, she sang the song How can I remember to forget?. And that is the song I've decided to sing a cover of for this Sunday.

The song seem sad but, it is also about an undying love as it is a forgiving song too even after what she saw, she wanted to forgive and move on because she loves him. The movie had a happy ending because she forgave after the whole situation was explained to her.

Song Lyrics *So I guess it's over, there's nothing left to say

Take the ring off my finger and just call it a day

Thought we had forever, but that was yesterday

You're such a liar, wish I saw it on your face*

*But you did it so well

Can somebody just tell me how...?*

*How can I remember to forget?

When my heart just won't let me

Make myself un-love you, tell me that it's not true

I know all the reasons, I just can't believe them

And pretend we never met

How can I remember to forget?*

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Hello Hive Open Mic community and my fellow music singers!

It's another week with a beautiful theme and I'm happy to be here once again to share my song cover for the selected theme by our spotlight artist @rukkie

I was got to see the spotlight artist entry after I had prepared my video but I felt so happy that I chose a song I know has a good connection to why she selected the theme. I really hope she gets to listen to this cover and hopefully have the original downloaded, the song is beautifully connected to the theme.

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I decided to see the cover of the song titled "Just Missing You" by "Emma Heesters" for the theme of this week "Memories".

I made sure to add the lyrics of the song on the video so anyone who watches it and listen would get to know exactly what the song really says and means. I've known this song for more than two years now, I had hopes of singing it more better than I did but I guess I really can't be the original lol. Just glad that it came to mind when I saw the theme.

The song is about thinking back to the past, looking at photos, remembering things and wishing things didn't had to change. I like the part where the artist asked that another chance be given for fulfillment to those memories in the past. The song isn't a happy one so bear with the expression I tried to work on while singing hehe.

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Hello Afri-tunes community!

It's been a short while hehe, haven't been up to a month so I guess it isn't so long since my last entry. I'm so glad I am here finally with a cover for the community, I really need to do better with getting active here at least to show that I am a African lol.

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So here I am with a cover of the song by Solomon Lange titled "YABO". The first time I heard this song, I loved it but didn't get to have it in my playlist until recently I heard a neighbor play it on their home theater. I had it downloaded immediately so I don't forget again. It took longer than expected to learn the song but singing it today made me so happy that I can finally sing it well and anytime.

The song is an Hausa song, and it's all about praises to God Almighty for what He can do and many can not do. His mighty works are said in this song, I love the lyrics of the song so much that it makes me smile so happy when I sing it.

Solomon Lange is a gospel artist but this is the first and only song I've listened that he sang, I might check up others he has sang but for now, let's enjoy this one from him.

I couldn't find a good instrumentals for the song so pardon the extraction I did using Moises app, and also pardon my way of pronouncing the Hausa words (for the Hausas in our midst hehe). I hope you do enjoy my cover of the song and I'll see you next week hopefully.

Song Chorus *Menene zan baka masoyi na

Domin kaunar ka, zuwa gareni

Menene zan baka mai ceto na

Domin alherin ka, zuwa gareni*

*Yabo daga zuchiya

Yabo daga zuchiya

Na baka (na baka)

Na baka (na baka) 2x*

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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!

It's another new week and it always starts for me with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie, it's an animated movie I saw a sometime ago but this song has been in my heart even longer.

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I decided to do a cover the song titled "Show Yourself" from the animated movie "Frozen 2", one of the many musical cartoons a lot of kids loved back then. The movie has a first part that is why this one is the second part. There are also songs I like in the first one too, maybe I'll sing one or two from that one some other time but for this week, I'm choosing a song from the second part.

Following from the first part, this movie is about a queen with the superpower of using snow to control, make and escape situations. But then, she begins to hear some sounds that keeps calling her and she ignored until she decided to embark on the journey to find out the voice.

It's amazing how she got there and found out she was the one she was looking for, a fantasy there hehe. This is the song she sang to find out the voice which happens to be her own voice. One of my favourite scene in the movie, especially with the song.

The song is originally sang by Evan Rachel Wood and Idina Menzel, a duet and it talks about asking for answers and finding out the answer have been there all along. The song is sung so beautifully so I'm doubtful mine will even be close but yeah, I'm glad I got to make a cover hehe.

I had fun singing the song and I do hope you'll enjoy listening to it. It's always a pleasure to participate in this initiative and I'm grateful to the community for the opportunity and support. Until next time again... Thanks.

Song Lyrics *Every inch of me is trembling

But not from the cold

Something is familiar

Like a dream I can reach but not quite hold

I can sense you there

Like a friend I've always known

I'm arriving

And it feels like I am home*

*I have always been a fortress

Cold secrets deep inside

You have secrets, too

But you don't have to hide*

*Show yourself

I'm dying to meet you

Show yourself

It's your turn

Are you the one I've been looking for

All of my life?

Show yourself

I'm ready to learn

Ah ah ah ah*

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Hello Hive Open Mic community!

It's another week to share music and listen to music, as always, I am excited about this week's theme and the cover of song I came up with.

The theme of the week - Family was chosen by our spotlight artist @edwardstobia and I find this theme more beautiful and really connective as we all have a family to think about when we hear the word Family. I want to believe the artist chose this theme feeling grateful about his family.

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For the theme, I decided to do the song Home by Westlife, a song that has always made me feel the importance of family and explains the feeling of missing family when you are away from home. I've had that feeling a good number of times especially during the times I had to go back to school and live on my own.

Family is love, family is connection, family is fun, family is encouragement, family is home...

This song says all of that in it's lyrics and I'm so happy to have remembered it as my entry for theme.

The song says more about being far from home and keep wishing to go back home to be in the love and company of one's family. It's beautiful how they made the lyrics emotional and even the video I came across made it more emotional for me.

I love my family and the memories we've kept together while we jeep building more as time goes by, I miss them so much when I'm away from them and this song speaks my heart whenever I'm away, I remember putting it on repeat owhile I was in school. The song is beautiful and speaks my heart but most importantly, I enjoy listening to Westlife sing a lot.

I hope you do enjoy my cover of the song and I'll see you again in my next video for the community. Thank you for the continuous support and views, it's very much appreciated.

Song Lyrics *Another summer day

Has come and gone away

In Paris and Rome

But I wanna go home

Mm*

*Maybe surrounded by

A million people, I

Still feel all alone

I just want to go home

Oh I miss you, you know*

*And I've been keeping all the letters

That I wrote to you

Each one a line or two

I'm fine baby, how are you?

Well I would send them but

I know that it's just not enough

The words were cold and flat

And you deserve more, than that

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I spent more than two hours thinking up a way to begin writing this post. The excitement, the love, the wishes and all that my birthday has brought to me since the day started has kept me feeling too excited to begin writing this. I guess that counts as a start already so I'm just going to share what I have to share about my day.

***It's

Birthday!!!***

A July lady, 24th is the code and it has been wonderful since a few minutes into the day, thanks to friends and family taking out time to wish me well... My jaws have been on smiles for hours and they ache a little already but no worries, I plan to keep it up even for the rest of my life so yeah... Bring in all the wishes 🥰

Of all the days of the week, my birthday had to be on a Monday so I decided to take time out yesterday to celebrate my birthday in advance. It was actually my birthday celebration even though not on the main date so I guess that counts right? Yesterday was so much fun! Too fun that I knew it was enough to make a video out of it for others to see for themselves how fun it was for me.

I went out with my younger Bro and family friends, they made it a lot more fun with their funny jokes, chats and silly acts 😂 I bet I won't be able to share all that happened even with a post of a thousand words but I want to believe that the little said will show that yesterday was lit for me.

I hope you're not looking at my mouth that's devouring the meal lol

We visited Fiesta, an eatery a few minutes away from home and ordered for some food to eat before we begin the main fun. They had promised to take me to a fun house that I had to eat well enough before we went, I did ate a lot hehe and hurried them that we went to the place already 😅 Just as expected, I was so happy we hurried to the place.

I didn't take much pictures at the fun house as I was busy with the games and laughs, my camera man volunteer didn't take pictures too... Just videos so, that's one of the reasons for the video you see above too. I am writing this to keep as memory and I'm glad Hive provides that platform for me. We got to the fun house and it was from one game to the other with just a few naira paid.

I lost my breathe during some of the games, my stomach ached but I couldn't stop 😂 it was too fun to stop until our card points got exhausted. It's still surprising I got to play the game I always see on Korean dramas, I was awful at it but it was fun and that is what counts.

Outside the fun house, I got to take a lot of pictures including the funny ones and the ones that came out well enough. I have a lot more shared on the video so this post will be a scanty but that was how fun my birthday celebration went.

Today is my birthday and I look back at my past to say a big Thank You because I know how far I've come and how better I'll get in the future. I have great support from loved ones, hearts that keeps praying for me and I want to use this medium to say I'm grateful for all that I am today thanks to all who contributed in one way or the other.

I plan to do a small birthday hangout tonight on Neoxian city discord channel and anyone is invited to join in. No big stuff, just to make my Monday birthday a little more fun like yesterday hehe.

All your wishes are welcomed,my jaws are still ready to smile as much as I can and be happy about my life that is the greatest gift for me.

Do enjoy the video and have a beautiful July 24th hehe

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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!

It's another new week and it always starts for me with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie, it's a movie I saw a long time ago but the song has been in my heart even longer.

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I decided to do a cover the song titled "If Only" from the Disney movie "Descendants", one of the many musical movies I've seen with a good storyline as well. In the movie, there are four special friends who has lived all their lives as villains enjoying to do evil and their families decided to send them to where the normal humans live to school there with a mission to accomplish.

They faced different experiences that led them to start thinking of how to be good humans instead of villains. One of them who happens to be the lead character is Dove Cameron who sang this song I did a cover of. She had the more challenge in changing who she is as she fell in love with a Prince who would become King and she would need to be a good Queen.

Dove Cameron sang this song "If Only" at a time when she was confused and trying to figure out a way to know who she really is and how she would change to be the person the Prince and the kingdom deserve. I love the song so much and I am so happy I got to sing a cover of it for this initiative.

Song Lyrics *A million thoughts in my head

Should I let my heart keep listening?

Cause up 'til now I've walked the line

Nothing lost but something missing*

*I can't decide what's wrong, what's right

Which way should I go?*

*If only I knew what my heart was telling me

Don't know what I'm feeling, is this just a dream?

Ah-oh, yeah

If only I could read the signs in front of me

I could find the way to who I'm meant to be

Oh-oh, if only

If only

If only*

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I love it when I'm given these kinds of privilege when it comes to music... Providing a theme for other beautiful musicians to presents songs for it.

Words couldn't describe enough how much happiness I felt within me when I was announced as the spotlight artist for this week. Coming up with a theme wasn't as easy as I had thought when I saw others choosing one.

Well, I came up with a theme and I must say I love all the entries so far regarding the theme... I can't even say mine will count as amazing as the ones I've seen but at least I submitted for my own selected theme right? 😅

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Special thanks to @hiveopenmic for choosing me as the spotlight artist. For this week's theme, I decided to choose the theme Divorce/Separation after a long thought.

Reason for theme selected

My first thought for choosing this theme was that I was yet to see a theme like that or maybe I missed it and second thought was my family situation, the divorce situation and how it has been for us. I won't say it's a sad story to tell as it is part of my life now and I can't say my life is the worse out there.

I've always thought there is a reason for everything that happens and that doesn't exclude situations like divorce or separation so I'm choosing this theme to convince myself on that once again.

Interpretation of song choice

I chose to sing the cover of "Easy On Me" by one of my favourite artist Adele who seem to always have a song for themes like this lol. She sang this song to her son trying to explain even though unclear why she had to leave his father (her husband). If you'll read through the lyrics, she would need to give more explanations but the essence of the song is clear... There has to be a separation.

One of the reasons she stated in her song had a lot of connection to the reason mum gave me sometime ago... I was still a child, didn't had the chance to feel the world around me. I know it seem too silly for a reason to leave a family but then again, this is me seeing everything in the light of "Things happen for reasons" even if some silly reasons are given.

There are a lot more I want to say but I'm choosing not to, I hope you do enjoy my cover of the song I chose for the theme.

I tried out some new stuffs on my video and the editing, I'll appreciate your feedbacks on that so I'd know if I should keep exploring or give it a rest lol. Adding subtitles too, I hope to get some of us sing along hehe.

Thanks to all who have been a great support to my singing journey here on Hive either by viewing or supporting with votes and comments, it's very much appreciated. Enjoy the cover!!!

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Hello Hive Open Mic community!

It's another week although my entry took until weekend to be ready but as always, I am excited about this entry too.

The theme of the week - Cacao was chosen by our spotlight artist @cabelindsay and I like that I got to see a post entry from him as I was almost discouraged that I wouldn't have a song for the theme.

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I decided to do the song "Connected" by Katharine McPhee and the reason is in our spotlight artist post. He shared a lot about his love for cocoa drinks and what I could only think of when I was reading his post is the world... Connection

He also shared that the theme is related to love as he loves his cocoa drinks and I'll say love is bound by connection of the hearts or feelings. Aside his love for cocoa drinks, I am also reminded of this song from a barbie collection titled "Barbie and the diamond castle".

In the scene where this song was sang in, it shows two friends dancing in their garden where they planted a lot of fruits and foods, I'm taking it that there's cocoa tree too since they are grow in fields and farms. I'm not a regular with cocoa drinks but I've heard enough to understand a bit why our spotlight artist enjoy these kind of drinks.

I hope you enjoy my cover of the song, I tried to sing it well enough with the backups but it got a little difficult at some point so I did only a few, you'll understand if you listen to the original. It may not be as good as the original but I'm glad to share the one I could do.

Song Lyrics *I'm blind-folded on

This carriage ride

That they call life

Keep trying to make it

Through the next turn

Knuckles white

And holdin' tight*

*So here I go,

Takin' the curve

But I know that I'm never alone

I think of you,

And how you never let me go*

*I feel connected (connected)

Protected (protected)

It's like you're standing right with me all the time

You hear me (you hear me)

You're near me (you're near me)

And everything else is gonna be alright

'Cause nothing can break this

Nothing can break this

Nothing can break this tie

Connected...

Oooooh connected inside*

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Hello Hive learners community and my fellow singers on Hive!

It's another new week and it always starts for me with the creative Sunday initiative and once again, I'm glad to be here with another cover of a song from a movie, it's one of the movies I love and the song is one of the many songs in the movie that caught my attention.

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I decided to do a cover the song titled "Stand Out" from the Disney movie "Rags", one of the many musical movies I've seen that does have a nice storyline (one of my favourite kinda stories) the one where there's the poor girl or boy and he or she is loved by a rich boy or girl. In this movie, the girl is a singer and a big star while the guy is a good singer but poor and unnoticed until he met the girl.

The two got together and sang so many songs together while finding their place without letting others dictate their lives. One of the songs that talks more about freedom and doing just what they want they want to do and become who they want to be is this song I've sang the cover of.

"Stand Up" is a song about breaking free and standing up for what one believe. Not easy to have a stand sometimes but when one does, it's amazing how far one can go in gaining freedom in it. Keke Palmer sang the song in respect to the storyline of her father not letting her sing her own songs or dress in comfortability for her videos.

I like the confidence she used in singing this song at the end of the movie in the presence of her father and he accepts to go by what she wants and not what the company or the world wants from her. It was a sweet end, I'd recommend the movie to anyone.

I tried to do the backups and I'm hopeful it isn't so bad compared to the original hehe, I hope you enjoy my cover and I'll see you next Sunday.

Song lyrics *I'm a bird that's learning to fly now

I'm getting better everyday

And there's no taking the time out, yeah

'Cause I've got too much to change*

*On this day I'll finally listen to what's been calling me

All it takes is letting go of whatever people think of me

This way I'll stand out and break away to be free

Happiness is what I can't live without*

*It's time to stand out (oh oh, oh oh)

It's time to stand out (oh oh, oh oh)

It's time to stand out*

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Hello Hive Open Mic!

I'm here again and excited as well. It's a new week and as usual, a new theme is selected. Congrats to our spotlight artist who is a dear Hive friend @jasperdick love your theme choice 🙌 and I'm happy to share a song for the theme.

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The theme for the week is "War", I didn't think too much on the song I'll connect to it as I've been listening to this song for a while now... "Powerful By Empire Cast". The song has literally all the words and encouragement every citizen of a country would need to hear and know against or during war.

I haven't witness any war in my life but I've heard a lot of stories and even some going on in some countries well enough to know the damage a war can cause so everyone prays for peace and unity in every country. War affects a lot of lives, I imagine a country where war is happening and I see different things that are a bother.

People losing their lives, Children turned to orphans if not dead, Properties damaged, people living in fear and insecurities... It's all an unpleasant experience.

We don't pray for war and this song teaches us to accept us and know that we all matter in one way or the other so there should be no discrimination or whatever that would lead to disagreements and to war. We are powerful and strong when we have each others' back even in a time of war.

I hope you do enjoy my cover and make sure to listen to lyrics, they matter! Hehe.

Song Lyrics

*People been talking about it

We won't just stand here in silence

Can't stop the fire from rising

Rising

Ooh Ooh*

*People don't you be afraid

So many innocents slain

This is an era for change

Change*

*And Malcolm's probably turning in his grave

Every shade was beautifully made*

*And Powerful

There's so much strength in you and me

Powerful

A breathe away from victory*

*I matter

You matter

We matter, all

I matter

You matter

We matter, all

Powerful

Powerful*

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Hello Afri-tunes community!

It's Merit here again after a shirt break, no thanks to some heath issues I had for almost two weeks. I'm fine now, very fine and happy to be here with another cover song to share.

I wasn't a fan of this artist until I actually decided to do a cover of this song 😅 I love the vibe and smiles I was giving while I was listening to her sing the song. Many know the song but it's my first time of actually singing it well in my own voice so I'm excited.

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"Baby Riddim" by Fave is a love song, I'm still yet to get why the song is titled Baby Riddim though 😅 I was thinking the song was sang for a baby until I listened more carefully and realized it was actually a romantic love song... Wow! What an assuring lyrics the song has regarding love lol.

As I have not found that kind of love, I'm not dedicating this song to anyone but to the future love that I'll find 🤣 Oh no! It's just a cover and I had fun doing this. The song lyrics is beautiful, bad or good, love stands and I like the part where she talk about the challenges that the love may face but will endure through.

I hope you enjoy my cover, I tried to make the cover sound like the original so pardon me if you don't think it really does sound like it. I added back ups (with my voice too) and got created the instrumentals using Moises app.

Song lyrics

*Steady your face jor for me

I wanna take a picture

So this could last longer for me (Longer for me)

Yeah, take my secrets

Guard them like precious money (Precious money)

I never want to hear you quiet

So I write songs for you (Write songs for you)

So I write songs for you (So I write songs for you)*

*And I believe, yes, I believe

I'm falling for you like a thief, weak in the knees

'Cause when I see you

I fit to steal the keys to your heart again (Your heart again)

Yeah, yes, I believe, yes, I believe

I'm falling for you like a thief, weak in the knees

'Cause when I see you

I fit to steal the keys to your heart again (Your heart again)*

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Hello Hive learners community, it's another Sunday for a creative show off and I'm having so much fun joining in even though many other activities are trying to keep me from doing that... It's more than a since I joined this initiative trying my best to keep bringing in something each sunday as it makes me do more for myself too.

As I've said when I started joining the creative Sunday initiative, I would be sharing cover of songs from movies so there's this movie I saw years back but the songs from the movie have been on my playlist until now that I decided to do a cover of one of it.

For this Sunday, I'll be doing a cover of the song "So Good To Be Home" from the movie "Let It Shine" sang by "Coco Jones"

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I've seen the movie a good number of times and every time I go back to it, I'll always listen to the songs especially this one for much longer time before I continue the movie, it's my favourite song from the movie and the one I feel it tells more about how I felt at the time I saw the movie for the first time. It's a song about coming back to the right, realising and feeling grateful to find your way back home.

I love the storyline of the movie before the scene where this song was presented, I can not also forget how it all ended even though the song was so well presented. If you haven't seen the movie, I'll recommend that you do as it teaches more alongside beautiful songs and even rap songs are included.

I did my cover but I know it isn't anywhere close to what Coco did on hers. Still glad to share my love for the song this much, I hope you do enjoy my cover and I'll see you again next week with another cover from a movie hehe.

Song Lyrics *With reverence I enter into this holy place

A home that's like no other full of mercy, love and grace

I know it's been a long time, I've never felt that far

'Cause You were always on my mind, and You were always in my heart*

*It's so good to be home, where I know that I belong

Inside this house of love, with a family so strong

And I'm here to worship and pour out my offering

In the presence of His love, I'm never alone*

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Hello Hive Open Mic community!

It's Merit here again and this time like always, I'm excited to share this cover song with my fellow singers. Can't thank the community enough for the continuous support and the space given for singers to pitch their net and take music to any level on Hive.

I love the theme for this week, so much that I didn't even think more than five minutes to decide which song I'll do a cover of as I've always had this song in mind ever since I heard it for the first time in a movie.

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"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is a song I first heard in a movie titled "Blended" and I liked the scene where it was sang... A lady singing the song to kids who were finding it hard to fall asleep... How calming and lovely! Was my reaction when I heard it.

My dad did played a lot of nice children songs to my siblings and I while we were growing up, they are all memorable but I'm choosing to go for this song as it is what I enjoyed listening to recently and I like the lyrics more.

The song tells about what lies beyond the rainbow, might seem like a fantasy but I like that it made me smile and have some little wishes in mind as I sang through the lyrics, it is a song with so much positivity and wishes to be what the clouds and birds are... Free and above the sky!

I did some editing to show the theme of the week on my video and even the image I used, also added the lyrics of the song on the video as I sang so maybe those who know the song would join in and sing with me.

The song is a lovely one and highly recommended for parents to use on their kids during bed time, so positive and calming. I hope you do enjoy the cover as much I did singing it.

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Hello Hive Open Mic community!

Finally here after a short break, I haven't been so well and it affected my voice so the unwanted break. I miss singing without obstacles in my voice and I'm glad I'm back stronger.

I didn't stop listening to music while on my break so I learnt some songs and hopefully, I'll be sharing covers of them one after the other. Honestly, I didn't plan to sing and share a cover today but I was motivated to by my sister @hopestylist who just came home for a brief holiday.

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We saw the theme, thought of a song that could fit in and it happened to be a song we knew well enough as siblings from a very long time. The theme of the week "Otaku" meaning "Obsession over anime, Manga or computer technology". I'm not a fan of anime but I plan to explore that aspect of entertainment soon.

You could say I am a huge fan of animated movies, an otaku for them as I do enjoy watching them and I specially love the musical ones like Barbie. So yeah, I decided to share a duet cover of one of Barbie collection songs with my sister @hopestylist.

The song "Rock n Roll Mashup" is one of my favourite songs from Barbie collection and it has a lovely story behind it which made me smile so much while singing it. We both couldn't stop talking about the story while we rehearsed the song and that made it more fun for us.

We didn't take so much time to come up with this, my sister just returned yesterday so you can imagine the very short time we used in singing this as good as we did. Not perfect like the original but we had fun doing it and I think that is what matters.

We did some backup vocals, used some beat from the instrumentals we got after extracting on Moises... It was a bit challenging doing the editing work but we are glad it came out well enough. We hope you do enjoy our Duet Cover and we would appreciate your positive feedbacks, thanks for listening too.

Song Lyrics *Everybody wants to find out who they are for real

Looking for a way to show it, tell you how I feel

A melody needs harmony

You've shown me what a friend can be*

*Tonight, nothing is what it seems

Tonight, we're finding out what it means

Life is a song, we've got the key

Be who you are, unlock your dreams

Tonight, we're showing you what it means

To unlock your dreams*

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Hello Hive Open Mic community!

It's another week with a lovely theme selected by our spotlight artist @wizj I love the theme as it is about what the world is surrounded with "Mother Earth/Nature" and I came up with a song that was definitely not sang for anything related to it but I found the connection.

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"Lift Me Up By Rihanna" is a song that deeply connects to nature if you listen to the lyrics.

I didn't have a hard time coming up with a song after I listened to this song randomly while I was busy and somehow I could relate the words to mother earth. If we do explore nature, the air, the leaves and the feeling we get from watching nature display it's beauty, we should be able to understand how this song's lyrics says a lot about what we would like to tell nature when we are down.

No matter how weak, sad or uninspired I get, appreciating nature in one way or the other helps me and that I think is more than "Lifting me up" as the song says. Of course, it isn't just that, the song says more with the lyrics and I kept connecting it to the words I'd want to say to nature when I'm down.

If you know the song, feel free to join me in singing it. I tried to do the humming and all the background parts hoping that my listeners feel the song more as I did. Looking forward to your feedback on my cover, will be very much appreciated.

Song lyrics *Lift me up

Hold me down

Keep me close

Safe and sound*

*Burning in a hopeless dream

Hold me when you go to sleep

Keep me in the warmth of your love

When you depart keep me safe

Safe and sound*

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Hello Afri-tunes community!!!

Hope we are all well and good.

It's another week and I'm once again excited to be part of it, seems I'm keeping up with the no missing out on each week seeing that I've shared a cover three times in a roll since I resumed at the community... Yeah, I'm happy it is this way. Hoping to keep it that way for sure, need to find and learn more African tunes hehe 😅

Thanks to the support and inspiration I get from my fellow African friends, I'm here again with another song cover. I recently found this song so I skipped the other songs I'd have wanted to do cover of to sing this instead. It's a popular one but this version isn't so popular but I love it when I first listened to it.

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For this week 65, I decided to share the cover of the song "E Dey Rush" by Ayra Starr a Nigerian young female artist who has won my heart with her unique voice and message filled songs. The main version of this song is full of vibes but a lot of persons have sang the song here in the community so I'll be choosing to do something different thanks to the live version I came across.

The song "E Dey Rush" is self confident song, a song directed to every person to be their selves, make their money, and enjoy their lives with no worries of what another may think about them. I like the words of the song so I tried to add it to the video as subtitles but not till the end (the stress too much 😪) so do sing along if you know the song.

I hope you do enjoy my cover and here is the video to the original, I just thought I should share it here.

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Hello Hive learners community, it's another Sunday for a creative show off and I'm having so much fun joining in even though many other activities are trying to keep me from doing that...

This would be my second time participating in this initiative something different so here is another one from me... A Korean OST cover!!!

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I'm a kdrama fan as many of you might have known already, a huge one and one of those things I love about their drama is the OSTS - Original soundtracks, they use as theme songs. I saw this drama some months back but the ost have been on my playlist until now and I can say I could sing it like an anthem lol.

So for this Sunday, I decided to do my own cover of the song from the drama "Reborn Rich" titled "In The End" and it was sang by "Kim Woo Jin", one of my favourite Korean artists, he sang this song as a comeback after a break. I would definitely recommend if you haven't seen this drama "Reborn Rich" to see it and that is for those who enjoy kdrama mystery genres full of suspense though.

I had so much fun learning this song considering that it isn't in English, I can't give a time frame of how long I learnt this song since I only played it when I'm busy with work alongside other songs. Singing it for my entry made me realize how well I've come to know the song especially the pronunciations 😅

The song is focused mainly on the lead of the drama, talking about a life that is sent back to the past with the knowledge of the future. It's a sad song though but I couldn't sing it that way 😅 can't be me feeling sad, I'm too happy singing the words of the song like a true Korean lady to feel sad lol. The interpretation of the song says a lot but I'll suggest you see the drama to get the whole gist hehe.

"In The End", my favourite ost from seeing a good number of Korean series. Or maybe it's the artist I love and how original he makes his songs sound. The song's melody, beat and dynamics are just everything I like in a song and I'm hoping you'll enjoy my own version even though it isn't as good as the original hehe.

I'd love to know what you think about my Korean OST cover. Your feedbacks will be very much appreciated. I made the efforts to add English subtitles to the song on the video and you can find the lyrics I added on the link here

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Hello Hive Open Mic community!!!
Hope we are all well and good. Another week for some musical display and the theme for the week "Hopeful" chosen by our spotlight artist @jmis101 is a good one with lots of song options.

He proposed it, I thought it was super cool and we agreed to make a duet for this theme... It's my first duet on Hive but of course, not the first for him and I mean @olujay a really cool guy to work with.

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We didn't think much on the song to sing as he had one suggestion after we got to know about the theme for the week. We decided to duet the song "If The World Was Ending" by JP Saxe and Julia Michaels, Canadian and American singers who sang the song with awesome voices and the right emotions. While I'd have want to share more about the artists, I'd love to have the song as the focus here.

The song "If The World Was Ending" is so full of hope and love as the two supposedly aren't together anymore sing about how they think they've moved on but actually remember every little detail of their love a year ago. And the setting of the song lyrics is from the announcement made that the world might crumble down or end soon so they are hopeful that if it really was going to happen, they could be together till the very end.

The lyrics are the hopeful words that are just right for the theme, we're hoping that you'd listen closely to it like we did while learning the song as it has more feel when you do. Your kind and encouraging feedbacks would be very much appreciated on our duet cover.

Thanks @olujay for proposing this, I appreciate the times we spent working on this and I specially appreciate the stress you went through editing the video. The post will only give you some percent but my heart is full of gratitude towards you, I'm so grateful hehe.

Song lyrics (Prechorus & Chorus)And I know you know we know you weren't down for forever and it's fine
I know you know we know we weren't meant for each other and it's fine

But if the world was ending
You'd come over right
You'd come over and you'd stay the night
Would you love me for the hell of it
All our fears would be irrelevant
If the world was ending
You'd come over right

The sky'd be falling while I'd hold you tight
No there wouldn't be a reason why
We would even have to say goodbye
If the world was ending
You'd come over right
You'd come over right
You'd come over, you'd come over, you'd come over right
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Hello Afri-tunes community!!!

Hope we are all well and good. Excited again I am about this week, so much thanks to all who welcomed me with so much love on my recent entry... There was so much love on that entry as if I was Ayra Starr who stopped by to submit a cover of her own song 😅

Thanks to the support and inspiration I get from my fellow African friends, I'm here again with another song cover. I didn't think much on which song to cover but I had to do a little bit more practice to sing the song good enough to share for your listening.

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For this week 64, I decided to share this lovely song "More Than Gold" by Judikay another Nigerian artist with an amazing voice and has a lot of beautiful songs, I might be doing another of her songs or as the spirit leads.

The song "More Than Gold" is praise song, a song directed to God Almighty to show His role in our lives, his worth and how Gold and all the shiny things of this world is less than what He offers. Judikay expressed herself so beautifully in this song if you take keen interest in the lyrics.

I hope you enjoy listening to my cover of the song and do listen to the song lyrics to feel the joy I felt while I was singing the song... What is worth more than the world to you? For me, it's God Almighty.

Song lyrics *Sweet Jesus

You're the wind beneath my wings

Sweet Jesus

You're my melody and harmony

Sweet Jesus

You're the eyes that I see through

Sweet Jesus

Yes, I'm dancing to your tune*

*For as the dear pants for water so

My soul longs for You

Forever and ever, yes

My heart beats for You

As the deer pants for water so

My soul longs for You

Forever and ever, yes

My heart beats for You*

*Something more than gold

I've got something more than gold

Something more than gold

I've got something more than gold

If all I've got is Jesus

I've got something more than gold

I'll tell it to the world

Jesus is more than gold*

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Hello Hive learners community, it's another Sunday for a creative show off and I'm having so much fun joining in even though many other activities are trying to keep me from doing that... It's been three weeks now since I joined trying my best to keep bringing in something each sunday as it makes me do more for myself too.

As I've said when I started joining the creative Sunday initiative, I would be sharing cover of songs from movies so there's this movie I saw months back but the song has been in my playlist until now when I decided to do something with it.

For this Sunday, I'll be doing a cover of the song "On My Way" from the movie "Marry Me"

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I've seen this movie more than twice and every time I go back to it, I'll always listen to this song for much longer time before I continue the movie, it's my favourite song from the movie and the one I feel it tells the storyline of the movie more. It's a love movie starred by the popular Jennifer Lopez, the artist behind the song.

Most of the songs in the movie was sang by her and while I have so many of her songs that I love, this one is one of my favourites and singing it makes me feel really happy especially when I'm tired and not feeling good, the lyrics are so good.

The song "On my way" is about how a love started with the parties unaware of it, it's a song about the journey of love. A journey that involved hurdles, heartbreaks, feeling lost and sad but unaware that it was all a journey towards the right one. Jennifer Lopez in the movie was about to get married when she found out her husband to be was a cheater.

Anyone would have continued with the marriage or go back in to cry their eyes out but she looked into the crowd waiting for the wedding proposal and she agreed to marry a guy who happened to be a single father. Their pretence to be together turned into love and she sang this song when she realized it. The song is their love story, to put it in short.

The song maybe about love but I also thought of it as our personal journeys, some journeys seem like the hardest to go through or the wrong direction but if one is careful decisions and open minded to opportunities, it may just be the perfect journey embarked on. I love how she explained that "Every heart break was a yellow brick road"... Every hurdle is a step forward to something better.

So I hope you do enjoy my cover of the song, I tried to add another voice to fill in for the part she did a solo on so I would appreciate the feedback on what you think about my cover. You can find the lyrics of the song here

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What Hive has done for me and in extension to my family and friends can not be over emphasized because it will still fall short. Hive has helped me in so many areas of my life, the impact is seen even by people who don't know about Hive yet and like I said in the video, Hive is just getting started with me on the way to greater opportunities and better living.

I'm not good with making videos of myself talking but Hive is here once again to make me try it out and this is my first trial so pardon every complain you might have from it 😅 because I am very happy I faced the camera at least to say something. Will definitely do better in my coming videos if I decide to improve on it.

I shared how Hive has impacted my life in three aspects... My personal, social and financial life. There's more to that which Hive has impacted on in my life but I'm glad to share some on the video. With a grateful heart, I say a big thank you to the Hive community, the friends I've made, all the supports I've been getting and most especially to the Hive Ghana community for giving this forum.

Do listen to the video and leave your feedbacks but have it in mind that it is just me trying out something I've never done and appreciating what I've found - Hive 😍

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Hello Afri-tunes community!!!
Hope we are all well and good. Yeah, longest time 🙈
My bad for letting it take this long to share another African tune with you all. But it isn't going to be that way anymore, at least so I don't get flogged by @nkemakonam89 she couldn't stop asking why I don't prepare entries for Afri-tunes community 😅

Truth is, I always think I don't have African tune to share until I relax and think of one and I haven't been relaxing for some weeks now lol. I got to do that after a lazy day and I realized I have up to five African songs I'd like to do a cover of, so expect more after this hehe.

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I thought there's no better way to get started here again than with this lovely song "How are you my friend?" by Johnny Drille one Nigerian artist I've come to love so much especially with his recent release. Yeah, I'm looking forward to doing a cover of that too.

The song "How are you my friend?" is so straight forward, asking and showing care towards a friend no matter how busy you are or not being able to call or check on the friend. While it is good that we call and check up on our friends, life happens and we just have them in mind while we go about our busy schedule. This song should be played everywhere, it is calming to the heart.

I like that the song lyrics shared some heart touching words like "Everyday I dey pray for you
Make baba God bless you". If everyone on earth would pray for their friends as they do pray for themselves, there would be significant and better changes in our living as prayers are greater way to show love for another. But most importantly, show that you love your friends and be loved too.

I hope you enjoy listening to my cover of the song and most especially the lyrics which got me feeling happy all through the time I was singing it... How amazing it is to have someone who even though aren't in touch sometimes will be there for you.

Song lyricsI know sometimes e be like say
Nobody send you
That one na lie
I dey for you my friend

Padi no vex for me
Say I never call you since
But I hope that you are well
I hope your market sell
Everyday I dey pray for you
Make baba God bless you
I never forget you
How I go forget you

See my shoulder
Make you rest upon me
You know I got you
Na me be your friend indeed
The money don show now
I don keep some for you
You no go suffer rara
'Cause anything I get na for me and you yea

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Hello Hive Open Mic family!!!
It's me here again and I'm excited as always to join in on the theme for the week. I bet every person needs to hear the word of this theme "Be Okay" as it shows care from whoever is saying it to you and it's a good wish. Everyone wants to be okay in different ways and this theme has brought a lot of songs to show that.

I have also thought out a cover of song that I think will promote the theme more too. So thanks to @maryjacy for this beautiful theme, I had fun deciding a song for it.

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I didn't think much before I concluded to join the theme of this week "Be Okay" with a song that has been in my music playlist for a very long time now "Space Between" sang by Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson. The song has so much connection with the theme as it reflects on what anyone would need to keep pushing... Be wished well.

It's a song from one of my favourite Disney movie "Descendants" and I've loved this song since I listened to it in the movie. The song was sang by the two main female characters who starred as best friends but circumstances made them choose to go their separate ways with no possibilities of getting back together so they sang this song together.

From the song lyrics, you would tell that they both wish each other well anywhere they go without each other but hope to connect with each other at heart (the space between). I find the song very emotional and resonates so well with me. It's a duet song so I tried my best to add that vibe to the song with a background voice and I really do hope I didn't spoil the main song instead 😅

I hope you enjoy listening to the song and most especially the lyrics which got me smiling all through the time I was singing... How amazing it is to have someone who even though are far away will be there for you no matter what, in the space between.

Song lyricsI didn't know what you
Were going through
I thought that you were fine
Why did you have to hide?

I didn't wanna let you down
But the truth is out
It's tearing me apart
Not listening to my heart

I really had to go
And I would never stop you
Even though we've changed
Nothing has to change

And you can find me in the space between
Where two worlds come to meet
I'll never be out of reach
'Cause you're a part of me
So you can find me in the space between
You'll never be alone
No matter where you go
We can meet in the space between
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Hello Hive learners community, it's another Sunday for a creative show off and I'm not skipping out on it once again... I started two weeks ago and I'm trying my best to keep bringing in something each sunday as it makes me do more for myself too.

I'm a lover Disney movies after kdrama so it's no surprise that my first entry to the creative Sunday was the song "Moana" a Disney movie. I'm here again with another Disney movie song.

For this Sunday, I'll be doing a cover of the song "Speechless" from the movie "Aladdin"

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I've seen the movie Aladdin in different format, the animated and non animated format. Same storylines, same feeling and even better singing in the non animated one for me. I no longer have the movie in my possession but I remember seeing it over and over after my first watch.

I doubt if many haven't seen this movie wether in the animated format or not, it was on trending for long when it was release although I didn't see it immediately until I came across it easily to have it on my device. I do see the movie as just another kind of "Cinderella or Snow white" storyline but it definitely had a more real storyline than them.

No, I don't mean the magic being real... Anything aside the magic was a lot for one to learn from most especially from the female lead (The Princess) and then from the male lead who had three wishes to use through out the movie... His last wish was definitely one not to expect and in reality, not many would want to go for it.

As for song, it is about the oppression women do have to face in a world of power, they are believed to be weak and be kept quiet no matter the situation at hand... The lead girl is a Princess but felt helpless when her demeaning uncle kept making her father shut her down anytme she tried to make a contribution towards the betterment of the country.

While the song is sang to focus on her thoughts and what was happening to her in the movie, it also hold meaning to all the women out there to speak up and not let anyone shut them as if they had nothing meaningful to say for progress. Of course, we will be careful to be mindful of our words when we are confident to get a chance to speak as well. That is what I could think of while I listened to the song and performing was more fun haha.

So do enjoy my cover of the song and I would appreciate the feedback on what you think about it. Pardon my stressed voice, had a long day but couldn't say not to join the Sunday initiative. You can find the lyrics of the song here

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It's my second time participating in this initiative and I feel even more excited as I'll be doing something different and for the first time... A Korean OST cover!!!

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I'm a kdrama fan, a huge one and one of those things I love about their drama is the OSTS - Original soundtracks, they use as theme songs. I fell in love with this OST the minute I heard it in the kdrama I was seeing at that time. I downloaded immediately and it has been on my most played list for some weeks now.

So for this Sunday, I decided to do my own cover of the song from the drama "Business Proposal" titled "How Far I'll Go" and it was sang by "Secret Number", weird name but the song is amazing hehe. I would definitely recommend if you haven't seen this drama "Business Proposal" to see it and that is for those who enjoy kdrama love genres though.

I had so much fun learning this song considering that it isn't in English, I think I spent up to a two weeks learning this song and that was after listening to it a lot during my busy hours offline. It was fun to pronounce the words as they did too, I laughed at some points when I began to do it better 😅

The song is about love, a love that is still on maybe. Meaning the parties involved aren't sure if it is love they feel yet. This song fits so well in the drama as the two main characters had to keep playing dumb towards each other that they actually love each other. Although the song got to me more when it was sang during a concert where the female lead cried her eyes out thinking about her crush who never knew about it.

Honestly, I thought I'd find it difficult to sing this cover but I didn't maybe it's because I had been singing along with it for more time than I actually practiced. Or maybe it's because I love the drama, the characters and most importantly the storyline behind the song which gave me all the excitement while listening to the song on my own.

So that is the result of my excitement about the song...

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It's my first participating in this initiative like I said in my video and I'm excited and curious about what I have to share towards this initiative every week henceforth. I've been letting procrastination take the better part of me in participating in this but not anymore so yeah, expect some music cover from me every Sunday.

I gave some thought on what creativity I have to share regarding music aside just singing and I decided to do covers of songs from different movies, of course the ones I've seen as I'll be more familiar with them and it will be easier to learn them and do any extra work available on them.

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For this Sunday, I chose to share my cover of a song from the movie "Moana" titled "How Far I'll Go" and I loved Alessia Cara's version more so I did a cover of hers. I want to believe that a lot of us have seen the animated movie "Moana" for those who enjoy animated movies, maybe familiar with the story line, where this music was sang and what it meant.

I had so much fun learning this song again even though I sang it a lot from long ago when I saw the movie. The song is about a little girl whose dream to explore the sea keeps calling her and she was fighting not to listen to the call because of her parents being against the idea of her going close to the water.

It's an English song and a special version as it was covered by Alessia Cara, a talented artist who has sang a lot of other songs of her own so I appreciate her singing a cover of this song, making me do a more creative cover of it with her cover as a guideline. If you listened to the song before my cover, you'd agree that there are significant differences but it's for you to decide if you like this cover better or the original.

Didn't had any difficulty on the song since I've been singing it for a long time but I'd love to know what you think about my cover of a cover of the song 😅 your feedbacks will be very much appreciated. I don't think there's need to share the lyrics but I'll share the link here for you to go read for yourself.

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Hello Hive Open Mic family!!!
It's me here again and I'm excited as always to join in on the theme for the week. I specially love the theme for this week as it is one of those "Making impossible possible" themes and it has "Love" as a main focus because there are no distance in Love.

Ahhh nah, I'm not trying to be a love guru here. I just found myself connecting this week's theme to Love.

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I didn't think much before I concluded to join the theme of this week "Let's defeat the distance" with a song that has been in my music playlist for a very long time now "One Call Away" sang by Charlie Puth. The song has so much connection with the theme as it reflects where the world is right now... Online connections.

Distance barrier have become old story as there are now ways to be in contact and bridging a distance with almost no efforts but feelings needed. I've seen cases of long distance relationships that survive the tests of distance and become a love to emulate, it is only possible because the parties involved found Solace with the online connections they had, they relies on each other regardless of the distance.

Charlie Puth said a lot of affirming words in this song and one would think he could really do all that through a phone call but no, the assurance said is what matters depending on who's on the other end of the call. I really enjoyed rehearsing this song and the making of the video was fun for me too.

I hope you enjoy listening to the song and most especially the lyrics which got me smiling all through the time I was singing... How amazing it is to have someone you could call anytime and they will be there for you no matter what, that is love conquering distance.

Song lyricsI'm only one call away
I'll be there to save the day
Superman got nothing on me
I'm only one call away

Call me, baby, if you need a friend
I just wanna give you love
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Reaching out to you, so take a chance

No matter where you go
Know you're not alone

I'm only one call away
I'll be there to save the day
Superman got nothing on me
I'm only one call away
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Hello Hive Open Mic community!
It's been a while since my last entry to the theme provided and I'm so happy to be here once again with a special song for the selected theme. I know I've missed a lot here but listening to some songs before preparing mine, I felt at home once again with my fellow singer. You all are doing really well here 🤗

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For the theme of this week "To the End", I decided to do a cover of the popular song "A Thousand Years" sang by Christina Perri, a beautiful singer who showed an endless love in this song of hers. So yeah, I'm going to take the theme in the direction of love between couples who have made vows to each other that they will be together till death do them part (The end).

Love is true when it's genuine and sworn to be blind to flaws and imperfect but patient till the very end on it's journey. And that comes to play when couples stay for years together until death, this isn't so common but a lot of couples have survived the test of time to prove their love over and over.

The end of a love is supposed to be filled with happiness and the feeling of fulfillment, every individual in a love relationship must have this in mind to keep loving until the end. I do hope you enjoy the song and it's lyrics as much as I did. I feel the song says a lot about unending love which fits in well to the theme.

Listen to my cover and your comments are very much welcome to help me improve better in my singing. Check out the lyrics and sing along if you do the song hehe.

Song lyricsHeart beats fast
Colours and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt
Suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Lyrics source

Spanish¡Hola, comunidad de Hive Open Mic!
Ha pasado un tiempo desde mi última entrada al tema proporcionado y estoy muy feliz de estar aquí una vez más con una canción especial para el tema seleccionado. Sé que me he perdido mucho aquí pero escuchando algunas canciones antes de preparar la mía, me sentí como en casa una vez más con mi compañero cantante. Todos ustedes lo están haciendo muy bien aquí 🤗

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Para el tema de esta semana "To the End", decidí hacer un cover de la popular canción "A Thousand Years" interpretada por Christina Perri, una hermosa cantante que mostró un amor infinito en esta canción suya. Así que sí, voy a tomar el tema en la dirección del amor entre parejas que se han hecho votos de que estarán juntos hasta que la muerte los separe (Fin).

El amor es verdadero cuando es genuino y jurado ser ciego a los defectos e imperfecto pero paciente hasta el final de su viaje. Y eso viene a jugar cuando las parejas permanecen juntas durante años hasta la muerte, esto no es tan común, pero muchas parejas han sobrevivido a la prueba del tiempo para demostrar su amor una y otra vez.

El final de un amor se supone que debe estar lleno de felicidad y sentimiento de plenitud, todo individuo en una relación amorosa debe tener esto en cuenta para seguir amando hasta el final. Espero que disfruten la canción y su letra tanto como yo. Siento que la canción dice mucho sobre el amor interminable que encaja bien con el tema.

Escucha mi cover y tus comentarios son muy bienvenidos para ayudarme a mejorar mejor en mi canto. Echa un vistazo a la letra y canta si haces la canción, jeje.

Letras de cancionesCorazón late rápido
colores y promesas
¿Cómo ser valiente?
¿Cómo puedo amar cuando tengo miedo de caer?
pero viendo que estas solo
Todas mis dudas
De repente desaparece de alguna manera

Un paso más cerca

He muerto todos los días esperándote
Cariño, no tengas miedo
Te he amado por mil años
Te amo por mil más
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EnglishHello Hive Open Mic community!
It's weekend and I'm excited about to be here once again with another entry for the theme of this week. I love this theme and even though not easy to get a song for it, I got to remember one which I knew well enough so I didn't do much practice on it. I'm grateful to you all for having me here and taking out time to listen to my video.

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The theme in English shows love in another form... You are with me. These words have even more deeper meaning in a Christian's life and that is the perspective I've decided to take it from. I picked a song that talks about God being with me no matter what I am, where I am and how I am. God's love shows a great example of being with those who need him.

Tauren Wells reflect so much of what God can do to be with one through this song. I specially love the lyrics of the song as it makes one reflects on one's life and all the past adventures, how difficulties were done away with, how joyous moments were celebrated and how happy or sad one can get but still get through it... All these are possible because we're not alone.

Being alone may not mean much for some people but this song shows more about that loneliness one don't have to feel to be aware of it but things won't be going well as the Almighty one isn't with him or her, but with God, one would never feel His presence through out our daily activities and stay grateful.

The song resonate so well with me and with the theme, I'm happy to bring it here and I hope you do enjoy my cover of it... Thanks.

Song LyricsI've walked among the shadows
You wiped my tears away
And I've felt the pain of heartbreak
And I've seen the brighter days

And I've prayed prayers to Heaven
From my lowest place
And I have held Your blessings
God, You give and take away

No matter what I have, Your grace is enough
No matter where I am, I'm standing in Your love

On the mountains, I will bow my life
To the One who set me there
In the valley, I will lift my eyes
To the One who sees me there

When I'm standing on the mountain
I didn't get there on my own
When I'm walking through the valley
I know I am not alone!

You're God of the hi-hi-hills and valleys
Hi-hi-hills and valleys
God of the hi-hi-hills and valleys
And I am not alone
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Spanish¡Hola, comunidad de Hive Open Mic!
Es fin de semana y estoy emocionado de estar aquí una vez más con otra entrada para el tema de esta semana. Me encanta este tema y, aunque no es fácil conseguir una canción para él, recordé una que conocía lo suficientemente bien, así que no practiqué mucho con ella. Estoy agradecido con todos ustedes por tenerme aquí y tomarse el tiempo para escuchar mi video.

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El tema en inglés muestra el amor de otra forma... Estás conmigo. Estas palabras tienen un significado aún más profundo en la vida de un cristiano y esa es la perspectiva desde la que he decidido tomarlas. Elegí una canción que habla de que Dios está conmigo sin importar lo que soy, dónde estoy y cómo estoy. El amor de Dios muestra un gran ejemplo de estar con los que lo necesitan.

Tauren Wells refleja mucho de lo que Dios puede hacer para estar con uno a través de esta canción. Me encanta especialmente la letra de la canción ya que hace que uno reflexione sobre su vida y todas las aventuras pasadas, cómo se acabaron las dificultades, cómo se celebraron los momentos alegres y lo feliz o triste que uno puede estar y aún así superarlo... Todo esto es posible porque no estamos solos.

Estar solo puede no significar mucho para algunas personas, pero esta canción muestra más sobre esa soledad que uno no tiene que sentir para ser consciente de ello, pero las cosas no irán bien ya que el Todopoderoso no está con él o ella, pero con Dios, uno nunca sentiría Su presencia a través de nuestras actividades diarias y estaría agradecido.

La canción resuena muy bien conmigo y con el tema, estoy feliz de traerla aquí y espero que disfruten mi versión de ella... Gracias.

Letras de cancionesHe caminado entre las sombras
Limpiaste mis lágrimas
Y he sentido el dolor del desamor
Y he visto los días más brillantes

Y he rezado oraciones al Cielo
Desde mi lugar más bajo
Y he tenido tus bendiciones
Dios, Tú das y quitas

No importa lo que tenga, Tu gracia es suficiente
No importa dónde esté, estoy parado en Tu amor

Sobre las montañas, inclinaré mi vida
A Aquel que me puso allí
En el valle, levantaré mis ojos
Al que me ve allí

Cuando estoy parado en la montaña
No llegué allí por mi cuenta
Cuando estoy caminando por el valle
¡Sé que no estoy solo!

Eres Dios de las hola-hola-colinas y valles
Hola, hola, colinas y valles
Dios de las hola-hola-colinas y valles
Y no estoy solo
Fuente de la letra

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Hello Afri-tunes community!
We're still in the spirit of our just celebrated anniversary, I almost wore my t-shirt for this video but I held back since there will be more videos in the future to use it on. I don't know about you reading this but it's surprising for me that I'm submitting an entry this early into the week, I always submit mine on Thursdays (the deadline) lol.

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For this week, I decided to sing a song I only found out about last week and almost sang for my anniversary entry before a last minute change. It's a song that is sang by two guys who try to show the oneness of Africa through music. I fell in love with the video of this song as it displays Africans having fun while singing along with them.

The song "Makanaka By Celebrate Africa" has a little of the Zimbabwe language which is in the chorus part and it talks about God being a good God and we as humans praise Him. It's a praise song with so much touches of Africa in it. I related so well with the song so it wasn't difficult in practicing it and doing this cover.

I can only hope that you enjoy my cover and hopefully do check out those guys, they are good with promoting Africa with music.

Song LyricsSomewhere, you found me
Your kingdom wouldn't leave me the same
And I still remember
Everything you've done since then
'Cause you are the king
Your reign is forever
You give us your peace
It feels like we are home
It's not from the world
But here in our hearts
We're never getting over this

Makanaka
Mwari makanaka
Makanaka
Ishe Jesu, Ishe Jesu
Makanaka
Mwari makanaka
Makanaka
Ishe Jesu, Ishe Jesu
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I made my first entry to Afri-tunes in week 24, more than half a year after the community was created. I can still remember the procrastination I had to fight with it before I made my first entry, I will share the entry link here in this post and you'll get to see that something actually pushed me finally to start exploring the community.

Ever since that entry, I've been immersed in listening, learning and mastering more African songs from members of the community and off the blockchain... It's been a half a year long time of amazing improvement for me and I couldn't be more grateful to the community team.

The community is a year old this week and I'm more than honoured to be among those who are celebrating this achievement in my little way. To make it even more colorful, I got a nice looking t-shirt from the team and I totally love it!

My special thanks to the amazing Admin of this community @ksam and to the other admins @starstrings01 @obaro for making this more exciting to celebrate with their efforts before this week, so much work was put into this and it is so obvious and commendable. More strength to you guys. I also want to celebrate every member of this great community for always sharing their love for African music every week.

So permit me to show off my tiny self in my extra extra large black fine and well designed Afri-tunes t-shirt given to me by the team 😎

It's Afri-tunes Anniversary!!!
I can still hear myself screaming haha, I got so excited about this week, so much that I almost let it overwhelm me and not come up with a song to present for the celebration but of course, I had to overcome it and think of a song.

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Dansaki is a yoruba song with a good combination of English sang by a Nigerian artist Lara George one of my favourite gospel artist. I decided to present her song as I do think it is a celebration song, giving hailing and praises to God Almighty for bringing this community thus far... It isn't a small milestone and it wouldn't have been possible without God in it.

I add the subtitle in the places I sang in yoruba language so everyone could understand what I'm singing and I'm hoping that everyone enjoys the song as much as I did.

Hey! Don't mind my lame dance, that was just a female unskilled dancer who got too excited to keep calm while singing haha. The lyrics of the song says a lot about why I chose the song so I don't think there's any need of me going in any more details than I have shared.

Song lyricsI’m acknowledging You for who You are
For what You’ve done – In my life
I’m acknowledging You for who You are
Dansaki re, dansaki re Baba (We hail you, we hail you Father)
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So I thought and I share... Since we are celebrating the anniversary of this great community, why not I share my very first video entry to this community and my most favourite of all the entries I've made the community.

I've made a total of 9 entries to this community since I joined and I bring to you the two most inspiring ones for me...

The first which made me fall in love with the community - Happy birthday by Simi Cover

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The second which the community made me do something totally different from what I had thought I could do - Nakupenda (A Tanzanian song) by Jay Melody Cover

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An anniversary celebration is done to celebrate a process that has gone through tough & smooth times and that means, it isn't the end but another amazing year has begun for the community. I look forward to being part of the journey and join other members to improve in my ability to sing African songs.

Happy Afri-Anniversary to you all at the community
Keep being the amazing singers promoting African music to the world.

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Hello Hive Open Mic community!
It's weekend and I'm excited about to be here once again with another entry for the theme of this week. I find this theme really easy to get a song for but somehow I had to think it more thoroughly before I decided an entry for it. I'm grateful to you all for having me here and taking out time to listen to my video.

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The theme has three important words in it... Faith, hope & Love. These words have even more greater roles in a Christian's life and that is the perspective I've decided to take it from. The life of a Christian without these in it is almost useless as one has to have faith in the God he or she serves (The Almighty Creator) and hope for an eternal life (the reward of the righteous) and love for our family, friends and neighbours to tell them about who Christ is.

I came up with this song by Carrie Underwood that tells a story about a woman who remembers Christ at the time of trouble, a scenario that shows that indeed Christ is the Lead in every action we take in life. The song tells about a woman who on her way driving to visit her parents with her baby almost had an accident but her prayer immediately saved her.

It is what happens in our everyday life even if not too serious but we are always in a situation that we need God's help because our human self is weak and helpless. The song resonate so well with me and with the theme. I'm glad I thought about it to share as my entry, I hope you do enjoy my cover... Thanks.

Song LyricsShe was drivin' last Friday on the way to Cincinnati
On a snow-white Christmas Eve
Goin' home to see her mama and her daddy
With the baby in the backseat
Fifty miles to go and she was runnin' low
On faith and gasoline
It'd been a long hard year
She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention
She was goin' way too fast
Before she knew it
She was spinnin' on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was so scared
She threw her hands up in the air

"Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
'Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
Jesus, take the wheel"
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EnglishHello Hive Open Mic community!
I'm once again excited to be join for the theme of this week. The theme seemed kinda easy to get a song for but somehow, it took me up till yesterday to come up with a song idea for my entry and I'm glad I wasn't late to share mine.

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Thanks to our spotlight artist for this week @jessicaossom the theme for this week took an interesting turn for me as I found myself directly a song to another way and I love that I did it. I decided to sing the song "Flashlight by Jessie J" and anyone who knows the song might easily say it doesn't really connect with the theme aside the word "Light" in it but here is my thought when I sang this cover.

Jesus is the light of the world, and the world has you and I whom He guides and loves so much daily from all the things we enjoy and live freely on. So I decided to direct the song to Jesus Christ as my "Flashlight". From the lyrics, you'll agree that Jesus is and can be more than all that is said in it to us.

I am only affirming his love for me through this song even though the artist didn't sing the song in that direction. I do hope you enjoy the song like I did singing it to the one I choose to sing it to.

Special thanks to the community and to the spotlight artist of this week, it's a beautiful theme.

Song lyricsWhen tomorrow comes, I'll be on my own
Feeling frightened of the things that I don't know
When tomorrow comes
Tomorrow comes
Tomorrow comes
And though the road is long
I look up to the sky
And in the dark I found, I stop and I won't fly
And I sing along, I sing along, then I sing along

I got all I need when I got you and I
I look around me, and see a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark, but you're my flashlight
You're gettin' me, gettin' me through the night
Kick start my heart when you shine it in my eyes
Can't lie, it's a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark, but you're my flashlight
You're gettin' me, gettin' me through the night
'Cause you're my flashlight
You're my flashlight, you're my flashlight, oh
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Spanish¡Hola, comunidad de micrófono abierto de Hive!
Una vez más estoy emocionado de unirme al tema de esta semana. Parecía un poco fácil conseguir una canción para el tema, pero de alguna manera, me tomó hasta ayer pensar en una idea de canción para mi entrada y me alegro de no haber llegado tarde para compartir la mía.

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Gracias a nuestra artista destacada de esta semana @jessicaossom, el tema de esta semana dio un giro interesante para mí, ya que me encontré directamente con una canción de otra manera y me encanta haberlo hecho. Decidí cantar la canción "Flashlight by Jessie J" y cualquiera que conozca la canción podría decir fácilmente que no se conecta realmente con el tema aparte de la palabra "Light" en ella, pero aquí está mi pensé cuando canté esta versión.

Jesús es la luz del mundo, y el mundo te tiene a ti ya mí, a quienes Él guía y ama tanto diariamente de todas las cosas que disfrutamos y vivimos libremente. Así que decidí dirigir la canción a Jesucristo como mi "Linterna". Por la letra, estarás de acuerdo en que Jesús es y puede ser más que todo lo que se nos dice en ella.

Solo estoy afirmando su amor por mí a través de esta canción aunque el artista no cantó la canción en esa dirección. Espero que disfrutes la canción como lo hice yo cantándosela a la persona a la que elijo cantársela.

Un agradecimiento especial a la comunidad y al artista destacado de esta semana, es un tema hermoso.

Letras de cancionesCuando llegue el mañana, estaré solo
Sintiéndome asustado de las cosas que no sé
Cuando llegue el mañana
mañana viene
mañana viene
Y aunque el camino es largo
miro hacia el cielo
Y en la oscuridad encontré, me detengo y no vuelo
Y canto, canto, luego canto

Tengo todo lo que necesito cuando te tengo a ti y a mí
Miro a mi alrededor y veo una vida dulce
Estoy atrapado en la oscuridad, pero tú eres mi linterna
Me estás atrapando, haciéndome pasar la noche
Pon en marcha mi corazón cuando lo brillas en mis ojos
No puedo mentir, es una vida dulce
Estoy atrapado en la oscuridad, pero tú eres mi linterna
Me estás atrapando, haciéndome pasar la noche
Porque eres mi linterna
Eres mi linterna, eres mi linterna, oh
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I know it's been weeks since my last song presentation in this great community but I'm happy I'm here with one more. It's still a new week and I'm very expectant of this week being a great one as well for myself and you reading this. I'll be presenting a totally different song today, a song that didn't require my usual voice but I love the challenge.

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The first time I came across this song, I couldn't help but relate so much with it after the many stories I've heard about people taking their own lives, people struggling so much within themselves with no one close to help them out of it. I'm hardly in such situations but I've had a brief experience of having no one remember I'm somewhere and finding it difficult to get past a stage in my life.

Depression!!!

That is what it gets to when people try to take care of everything themselves but end up getting overwhelmed by the difficulties and no one around to check on them and help them overcome.

Libianca must have experienced or witnessed the extent people have gone to when they are depressed, she tried to portray it in this song and I felt it like an obligation to sing this cover rather than just singing it as a presentation for this week. I feel I'm reminding myself and everyone who would read through the lyrics as they listen to go check on someone especially those who have been a long time they contacted.

Indeed, people don't know you until you tell them what you are feeling and that can't be done without those people asking you the simple question "How are you?" although many people don't say exactly what they are feeling when asked this question... Too bad!

"People (Did You Check On Me)" is sang by Libianca, a Cameroonian and afrobeats singer. This song isn't her first but it is the most popular from all her songs. She won a fan when I first listened to her voice on this song, so natural and deep... I wish I have that deep voice as well 🥲 but I tried to in this cover.

I do hope you enjoy the song and please let me know what you think about the song in the comment section, I'll be looking forward to it.

Song lyricsOh-oh-oh-oh
Mhmm, mhmm
From Bamenda, it's Libianca
Oh-oh

I've been drinking more alcohol for the past five days
Did you check on me?
Now, did you look for me?
I walked in the room, eyes are red and I don't smoke banga
Did you check on me? (Did you check on me?)
Now, did you notice me?

Nobody wey know the paranoia oh
'Cause I put a smile on my face, a façade you can never face (Ooh)
And if you don't know me well, well, oh
You won't see how buried I am inside my grave
Inside my grave

'Cause you see people, people, people, people don't really know you
They don't really know you
'Cause you see people, people, people
They don't really know you
They don't really know
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EnglishAnother great theme for this week and I simply can not skip participating in this even though I was almost clueless on the song to present at first. I found a song I felt was fitting to the theme a bit late but was able to do something with the song and I'm here to share it as my entry for the theme of this week.

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The theme for this week is "Luz de Estrellas" which means "Starlight" chosen by our spotlight artist @leandri the theme is a magical one to me and I tried hard to look for a song that was more magical in words but couldn't find any or maybe I didn't search enough haha. But then, I remembered one of Barbie collections that I've seen and a song she sang that fits well enough to the theme.

"Shooting stars" is not just a song from "Barbie & the starlight adventure" but also a song that tries to prove to us that we are all stars no matter what people say about us. Not just stars but shooting stars (they are more powerful) and the song says a lot about self confidence.

From my childhood, I've always enjoyed watching the stars and I sometimes form different objects just by looking at them for a longer time, I find that magical. The stars are guides at night, when everything else tends to be dark and scary and I'll say I like that we humans are being compared to such a powerful thing even though we are more.

I really hope you do enjoy my presentation of the song, and let's all keep being the stars that we are and shine wherever. Do check out the full lyrics in the source I'll provide but I'll share a bit of the lyrics here.

Song LyricsWhen you don't know where to go
And you're feeling all alone
Look inside yourself
You're so much more than you know
When you're stuck and out of time
You can cross the finish line
You're a champion
You'll always be a winner

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, whoa

You can be anything you want
If you believe in who you are
You'll light up the whole world
You're shining so bright
Anything is possible
When you look into your heart
Oh, oh, oh, oh
You're a shooting star
Lyrics source

SpanishOtro gran tema para esta semana y simplemente no puedo dejar de participar en esto a pesar de que al principio casi no tenía ni idea de la canción que iba a presentar. Encontré una canción que sentí que encajaba con el tema un poco tarde pero pude hacer algo con la canción y estoy aquí para compartirla como mi entrada para el tema de esta semana.

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El tema de esta semana es "Luz de Estrellas" que significa "Starlight" elegido por nuestro artista destacado @leandri, el tema es mágico para mí y traté de buscar una canción que fuera más mágico en palabras pero no pude encontrar ninguno o tal vez no busqué lo suficiente jaja. Pero luego, recordé una de las colecciones de Barbie que había visto y una canción que cantó que encaja bastante bien con el tema.

"Estrellas fugaces" no es solo una canción de "Barbie y la aventura de la luz de las estrellas", sino también una canción que trata de demostrarnos que todos somos estrellas, sin importar lo que diga la gente sobre nosotros. No solo estrellas sino estrellas fugaces (son más poderosas) y la canción dice mucho sobre la confianza en uno mismo.

Desde mi infancia, siempre he disfrutado mirando las estrellas y, a veces, formo diferentes objetos con solo mirarlos por más tiempo, eso me parece mágico. Las estrellas son guías en la noche, cuando todo lo demás tiende a ser oscuro y aterrador y diré que me gusta que a los humanos se nos compare con algo tan poderoso a pesar de que somos más.

Realmente espero que disfruten mi presentación de la canción, y sigamos siendo las estrellas que somos y brillemos donde sea. Echa un vistazo a la letra completa en la fuente que proporcionaré, pero compartiré un poco de la letra aquí.

Letras de cancionesCuando no sabes a dónde ir
Y te sientes solo
Mira dentro de tí mismo
Eres mucho más de lo que sabes
Cuando estás atascado y sin tiempo
Puedes cruzar la línea de meta
eres un campeón
Siempre serás un ganador

Ay, ay, ay
ay ay
Oh, espera

Puedes ser lo que quieras
Si crees en quien eres
Iluminarás el mundo entero
Estás brillando tan brillante
Todo es posible
Cuando miras en tu corazón
Oh oh oh oh
Eres una estrella fugaz
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EnglishI've never been more excited about a theme like I am about this theme "A Grateful heart" chosen by our beautiful spotlight artist @hopestylist with the powerful voice (can't say less than that lol). My everyday life is a result of God's greatness and mercy that I'm benefiting from Him. I wish I could show my gratitude in more ways than I know.

A grateful heart is a satisfied heart... I have a great God by my side and that makes me feel grateful and happy for the things I have and enjoy as a little human.

If there is a theme with so many songs suggestions, it is this particular theme because everyday comes a new reason to give thanks to our Creator and our loved ones, birthing new songs about gratefulness. I didn't have a hard time finding a song for this theme but I did an extra finding a song I knew nothing about to make me feel much more grateful for all the abilities God has given me.

I am grateful...

For His mercy in my life and my family
For giving me the voice to sing
For giving His Son to die for me
For providing all my needs even when I don't remember to ask for it
For keeping me in good health always
For giving us HIVE
And I'm grateful for what he's going to do for me, my family and friends.

That makes this song a perfect selection for me... I AM ALREADY ENOUGH

Saying I'm enough doesn't mean God's great plans for me aren't needed, this is just me being grateful and contented for what I already have that many have toiled so hard for but never got. My being able to enjoy life as a gift is enough for me, being able to find peace in Him is enough for me and being able to achieve success from life's troubles is enough for me.

They are all thanks to God for doing all the work because I'm only his creation 😩 What a love I found!

With that in mind, I hope you do enjoy my cover of the song "I am already enough" by the Fearless soul singers featuring Rachael Schroeder. The song got me really emotional from the first time I listened to it up till now that I made my own cover and I hope it also touches you as you listen.

I included the lyrics on the video to emphasize on what the song says to each of us and why we should always remain grateful... Do well to share your thoughts on the song and of course, I welcome every corrections to become better at my singing.

Special thanks to the community, great musicians and to our spotlight artist for making all this possible with their own quarter of contribution in it. Listen and be grateful!!!

SpanishNunca había estado más entusiasmado con un tema que con este tema "Un corazón agradecido" elegido por nuestra hermosa artista @hopestylist con la poderosa voz (no puedo decir menos que eso jajaja). Mi vida cotidiana es el resultado de la grandeza y misericordia de Dios que me estoy beneficiando de Él. Ojalá pudiera mostrar mi gratitud de más formas de las que sé.

Un corazón agradecido es un corazón satisfecho... Tengo un gran Dios a mi lado y eso me hace sentir agradecido y feliz por las cosas que tengo y disfruto como un pequeño humano.

Si hay un tema con tantas sugerencias de canciones es este tema en particular porque cada día surge un nuevo motivo para dar gracias a nuestro Creador ya nuestros seres queridos, naciendo nuevas canciones sobre el agradecimiento. No me costó mucho encontrar una canción para este tema, pero hice un esfuerzo adicional para encontrar una canción de la que no sabía nada para hacerme sentir mucho más agradecida con todas las habilidades que Dios me ha dado.

Estoy agradecido...

Por su misericordia en mi vida y mi familia
Por darme la voz para cantar
Por dar a su Hijo a morir por mí
Por satisfacer todas mis necesidades incluso cuando no me acuerdo de pedirlo
Por mantenerme en buena salud siempre
Por darnos Colmena
Y estoy agradecido por lo que va a hacer por mí, mi familia y amigos.

Eso hace de esta canción una selección perfecta para mí... YA SOY SUFICIENTE

Decir que soy suficiente no significa que los grandes planes de Dios para mí no sean necesarios, solo estoy agradecido y contento por lo que ya tengo y por lo que muchos han trabajado tan duro pero nunca lo han conseguido. El poder disfrutar de la vida como un regalo es suficiente para mí, el poder encontrar la paz en Él es suficiente para mí y el poder lograr el éxito de los problemas de la vida es suficiente para mí.

Todos son gracias a Dios por hacer todo el trabajo porque solo soy su creación 😩 ¡Qué amor encontré!

Con eso en mente, espero que disfrutes mi versión de la canción "Ya soy suficiente" de los cantantes de soul sin miedo con Rachael Schroeder. La canción me emocionó mucho desde la primera vez que la escuché hasta ahora que hice mi propia versión y espero que también te conmueva mientras la escuchas.

Incluí la letra en el video para enfatizar lo que la canción nos dice a cada uno de nosotros y por qué siempre debemos estar agradecidos... Haz bien en compartir tus pensamientos sobre la canción y, por supuesto, agradezco todas las correcciones para mejorar en mi cantando.

Agradecimiento especial a la comunidad, grandes músicos y a nuestro artista destacado por hacer todo esto posible con su propio trimestre de contribución en él. Escucha y agradece!!!

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Hello Pukumundo community!
It's Merit here again and like others, I'm here with a gospel rock song I relate with so much with the present happenings in my life. It's a song that I've known for a long time but never practiced on it for a presentation until now.

"Goodness of God" is a gospel song that explains so much about God's goodness and what it feels like to have a Great backup (God) in our lives. It is sang by popular singers "Bethel" who I've always loved their songs, of course, only the ones I've been lucky to come across. This song has so many covers online already, I almost missed the fact that it was originally sang by Bethel.

Bringing this song here wasn't merely to participate in this week's singing voice but also to thank God through songs that I'm grateful. I've been listening to a lot of songs about being grateful and this is one of them which came to mind and I thought I should share it here then prepare another for the main theme of this week's Hive Open Mic edition.

I really do hope you enjoy my Acapella cover of the song, I'll leave the lyrics here.

I love You, Lord
Oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days, I've been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

Cause all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
And in darkest night You are close like no other
I've known You as a Father
I've known You as a Friend
And I have lived in the goodness of God, yeah

And all my life You have been faithful, ohh
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God, yeah

'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now
I give You everything
'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me, oh-ohh
'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now
I give You everything
'Cause Your goodness is running after, it keeps running after me

And all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God
Lyrics source

Spanish
¡Hola comunidad de Pukumundo!
Es Merit aquí otra vez y como otros, estoy aquí con una canción de gospel rock con la que me relaciono mucho con los acontecimientos actuales de mi vida. Es una canción que conozco desde hace mucho tiempo pero nunca practiqué para una presentación hasta ahora.

"Goodness of God" es una canción góspel que explica mucho sobre la bondad de Dios y lo que se siente al tener un gran respaldo (Dios) en nuestras vidas. La cantan cantantes populares "Bethel" de quienes siempre me han encantado sus canciones, claro, solo las que he tenido la suerte de cruzarme. Esta canción ya tiene tantas versiones en línea que casi me perdí el hecho de que Bethel la cantó originalmente.

Traer esta canción aquí no fue solo para participar en la voz cantante de esta semana, sino también para agradecer a Dios a través de canciones que agradezco. He estado escuchando muchas canciones sobre ser agradecido y esta es una de ellas que me vino a la mente y pensé que debería compartirla aquí y luego preparar otra para el tema principal de la edición Hive Open Mic de esta semana.

Realmente espero que disfruten mi versión Acapella de la canción, dejaré la letra aquí.

Te amo, SeñorOh tu misericordia nunca me fallaTodos mis días, he estado en tus manosDesde el momento en que me despiertoHasta que recuesto mi cabezaOh, cantaré de la bondad de DiosPorque toda mi vida has sido fiel
Y toda mi vida has sido tan, tan bueno
Con cada respiro que soy capaz
Oh, cantaré de la bondad de Dios

Me encanta tu voz
Me has conducido a través del fuego
Y en la noche más oscura estás cerca como ningún otro
Te he conocido como un Padre
Te he conocido como un amigo
Y he vivido en la bondad de Dios, sí

Y toda mi vida has sido fiel, ohh
Y toda mi vida has sido tan, tan bueno
Con cada respiro que soy capaz
Oh, cantaré de la bondad de Dios, sí

Porque tu bondad está corriendo detrás, está corriendo detrás de mí
Tu bondad está corriendo detrás, está corriendo detrás de mí
Con mi vida puesta, estoy rendido ahora
Te doy todo
Porque tu bondad está corriendo detrás, está corriendo detrás de mí, oh-ohh
Porque tu bondad está corriendo detrás, está corriendo detrás de mí
Tu bondad está corriendo detrás, está corriendo detrás de mí
Con mi vida puesta, estoy rendido ahora
Te doy todo
Porque tu bondad me persigue, sigue persiguiéndome a mí

Y toda mi vida has sido fiel
Y toda mi vida has sido tan, tan bueno
Con cada respiro que soy capaz
Oh, voy a cantar de la bondad de Dios
Fuente de la letra

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By Bethel

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Hello Hive Open community, it's Merit here for another week participation with excitement and a grateful heart. The day has been a lazy one for me but I'm glad I was able to act stronger and get this cover of song done for submission considering the fact that I didn't want to submit a late entry. So I bring to you a cover of my favourite artist - Sia.

The theme for this week is "La Union" which means "The Union" and this song came to mind when I was thinking of a song that fits perfectly. "To Be Human" is a love song sang by Sia and Labrinth trying to show what love entails which also involves unity. There's no unity without love and there's no love without unity... This song is actually from the movie "Wonderwoman" for those who might have seen the movie.

I have a good number of Sia's song which I've been practicing awaiting anytime I'll get the chance to present a cover of it and I finally got another chance after a long time to share her song. This song hold deep meaning if you'll go through the lyrics very well and I specially like the duet in the song although I couldn't do same on my cover so bear with my solo haha.

I want to specially thank the spotlight artist @illoe for reminding us about unity through the theme and I also want to give kudos to all other artists who are doing great in the community, I felt so happy yesterday listening to a lot of entries, we are really improving here and that is the aim of this great community.

As always, your constructive criticism and corrections are welcomed... I hope you do enjoy my cover.

Song LyricsUnder rich, relentless skies
I've been setting highs
I felt you walk right through me
You're the thing that I invoke
My all persistent goal
Sent to make me crazy

And though you're so far now
So far from my arms now

All the tigers have been out
I don't care, I hear them howl
I let them tear right through me
Can you help me not to care?
Every breath becomes a prayer
Take this pain from me
Lyrics source

SpanishHola comunidad de Hive Open, Merit está aquí por una semana más de participación con entusiasmo y un corazón agradecido. El día ha sido perezoso para mí, pero me alegro de haber podido actuar más fuerte y hacer esta versión de la canción para enviarla, considerando el hecho de que no quería enviar una entrada tardía. Así que les traigo una versión de mi artista favorita - Sia.

El tema de esta semana es "La Unión" que significa "La Unión" y esta canción me vino a la mente cuando estaba pensando en una canción que encajara perfectamente. "To Be Human" es una canción de amor cantada por Sia y Labrinth tratando de mostrar lo que implica el amor que también implica la unidad. No hay unidad sin amor y no hay amor sin unidad... Esta canción es en realidad de la película "Wonderwoman" para aquellos que hayan visto la película.

Tengo un buen número de la canción de Sia que he estado practicando esperando en cualquier momento que tenga la oportunidad de presentar una versión y finalmente tuve otra oportunidad después de mucho tiempo para compartir su canción. Esta canción tiene un significado profundo si repasas muy bien la letra y me gusta especialmente el dúo en la canción, aunque no pude hacer lo mismo en mi versión, así que ten paciencia con mi solo jaja.

Quiero agradecer especialmente al artista destacado @illoe por recordarnos sobre la unidad a través del tema y también quiero felicitar a todos los demás artistas que lo están haciendo muy bien en la comunidad, me sentí muy feliz ayer escuchando muchas entradas, nosotros realmente están mejorando aquí y ese es el objetivo de esta gran comunidad.

Como siempre, vuestras críticas constructivas y correcciones son bienvenidas... Espero que disfrutéis de mi portada.

Letras de cancionesBajo cielos ricos e implacables
He estado estableciendo máximos
Sentí que caminas a través de mí
Eres lo que invoco
Mi meta persistente
Enviado para volverme loco

Y aunque estás tan lejos ahora
Tan lejos de mis brazos ahora

Todos los tigres han estado fuera
No me importa, los escucho aullar
Dejé que me atravesaran
¿Puedes ayudarme a que no me importe?
Cada respiración se convierte en una oración
Toma este dolor de mí
Fuente de la letra

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Hello Pukumundo community!
It's me here again and I'm excited about the week coming to an end, this month is taking much longer time to end, don't you think? Haha. Well, more time to keep improving I guess. It's another week to share a rock song with the community and I decided to sing a cover of a Christian worship rock song.

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"I Surrender" is a worship song that tells more of a begging heart to God, a song that yearns for God's mercy and love. It is every Christian's prayer to be able to surrender to God for everything to be taken charge by Him. The song is one of the Hillsong worship songs, they are known to give different worship songs live and most of their songs are my favourite, I plan to share more of them with time.

There's nothing much to say, I can only hope you enjoy my Acapella Cover of the song and your corrections are always welcome. I added subtitles which I got from this source to the video with the hope that you get to sing along with me. Hope to join in next week again, have a nice day!

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By Hillsong worship

Spanish¡Hola comunidad de Pukumundo!
Soy yo aquí otra vez y estoy emocionado porque la semana está llegando a su fin, este mes está tardando mucho más en terminar, ¿no crees? Ja ja. Bueno, más tiempo para seguir mejorando, supongo. Es otra semana para compartir una canción de rock con la comunidad y decidí cantar una versión de una canción de rock de adoración cristiana.

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"Me rindo" es una canción de adoración que habla más de un corazón suplicante a Dios, una canción que anhela la misericordia y el amor de Dios. Es oración de todo cristiano poder entregarse a Dios para que todo se haga cargo de Él. La canción es una de las canciones de Adoración de Hillsong, son conocidos por dar diferentes canciones de adoración en vivo y la mayoría de sus canciones son mis favoritas, planeo compartir más de ellas con el tiempo.

No hay mucho que decir, solo espero que disfruten mi versión acapella de la canción y sus correcciones siempre son bienvenidas. Agregué subtítulos que obtuve de esta fuente al video con la esperanza de que puedas cantar conmigo. Espero unirme la semana que viene de nuevo, ¡que tengas un buen día!

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Por la adoración de Hillsong

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Hello great musicians at Hive Open Mic!
It's an honour to be here again to share a cover with you all and I'm very grateful to the moderators for always giving their feedbacks to help with my improvement in this community. Making cover videos have become a routine for me and I can't the community enough for helping me find this part of me.

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For this week's theme "Glory" chosen by our amazing spotlight artist @sleemfit I decided to do a cover of the song "Forever" by Kari Jobe, a gospel artist who I've come to enjoy her songs a lot. I once sang this song as an audio Acapella cover for a singing competition which got me the third place so it wasn't a difficult one to do an instrumental cover of it.

The song is all about glorifying God Almighty for His love and His Son who He sent to go through the pain and agony for our sake. I always feel emotional when I just read through the lyrics of this song and I'm hopeful that it would do same to you listeners.

I want to thank our spotlight artist for choosing this theme as it gave me the opportunity to share this song. There were not so many songs that came to mind when I was thinking of what to share for the theme but this came along and I think it is a perfect one for the theme. I added subtitles to the video in hopes that you might sing along with me for the repeated parts.

Your constructive criticism and encouragement for improvement are always welcome, do not fail to share them in the comment section. Here is a bit of the lyrics.

The ground begin to shake
The stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome
Now death where is your sting
Our resurrected king has rendered you defeated

Forever, he is glorified
Forever, he is lifted high
Forever, He is risen
He is alive
He is alive
Lyrics source

Spanish¡Hola, grandes músicos de Hive Open Mic!
Es un honor estar aquí nuevamente para compartir una portada con todos ustedes y estoy muy agradecido con los moderadores por darme siempre sus comentarios para ayudarme a mejorar en esta comunidad. Hacer videos de portada se ha convertido en una rutina para mí y no puedo más que la comunidad por ayudarme a encontrar esta parte de mí.

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Para el tema de esta semana "Glory" elegido por nuestra increíble artista @sleemfit decidí hacer un cover de la canción "Forever" de Kari Jobe, una artista gospel que he venido a disfrutarla muchas canciones. Una vez canté esta canción como una versión de audio Acapella para una competencia de canto que me valió el tercer lugar, por lo que no fue difícil hacer una versión instrumental de ella.

La canción trata de glorificar a Dios Todopoderoso por su amor y por su Hijo, a quien envió para pasar por el dolor y la agonía por nuestro bien. Siempre me emociono cuando acabo de leer la letra de esta canción y tengo la esperanza de que haga lo mismo con ustedes, oyentes.

Quiero agradecer a nuestro artista destacado por elegir este tema, ya que me dio la oportunidad de compartir esta canción. No hubo muchas canciones que me vinieran a la mente cuando estaba pensando en qué compartir para el tema, pero apareció esta y creo que es perfecta para el tema. Agregué subtítulos al video con la esperanza de que puedas cantar conmigo para las partes repetidas.

Vuestras críticas constructivas y ánimos de mejora son siempre bienvenidas, no dejéis de compartirlas en la sección de comentarios. Aquí un poco de la letra.

El suelo comienza a temblar
La piedra fue rodada
Su amor perfecto no pudo ser superado
Ahora muerte donde esta tu aguijón
Nuestro rey resucitado te ha dejado derrotado

Por siempre, él es glorificado
Para siempre, él es elevado
Para siempre, ha resucitado
Él está vivo
Él está vivo
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Hello pukumundo community!
It's another great day for me and I'm excited once again to come in with another song for the week. My voice is yet to relieve me totally but I keep working on it to get rid of the cough. With that in mind, I came up with this Disney rock song to share with you all.

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"Determinate" is a rock song sang by a Band in the Disney movie "Lemonade mouth". I've seen the movie a very long time ago but only remembered I know the song when I was in search of rock songs to sing for this week and I'm glad it came to mind. The song has a beautiful meaning with a positive vibe in it, I really hope I was able to keep that up with my cover.

The song is sang by a band who started out with so many challenges at their school as youth until they decided among themselves to stick to each other no matter what and came out strong to sing the song "Determinate" which I think says a lot about who they are as singers.

Of course, I made an Acapella version of the song since I don't have an instrument yet and I hope you enjoy my cover. No need for the lyrics as I took my time to add them to the video.
But the lyrics was found here

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From the Lemonade Mouth movie

Spanish¡Hola comunidad pukumundo!
Es otro gran día para mí y estoy emocionado una vez más de presentar otra canción para la semana. Mi voz aún no me alivia por completo, pero sigo trabajando en ella para deshacerme de la tos. Con eso en mente, se me ocurrió esta canción de rock de Disney para compartir con todos ustedes.

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"Determinate" es una canción de rock cantada por una banda en la película de Disney "Boca de limonada". Vi la película hace mucho tiempo, pero solo recordé que conocía la canción cuando estaba buscando canciones de rock para cantar esta semana y me alegro de que se me ocurriera. La canción tiene un hermoso significado con una vibra positiva, realmente espero haber podido mantener eso con mi versión.

La canción la canta una banda que comenzó con tantos desafíos en su escuela cuando eran jóvenes hasta que decidieron entre ellos mantenerse unidos sin importar nada y salieron fuertes para cantar la canción "Determinate" que creo dice mucho sobre quiénes son como cantantes.

Por supuesto, hice una versión Acapella de la canción ya que aún no tengo un instrumento y espero que disfruten mi versión. No necesito la letra ya que me tomé mi tiempo para agregarla al video.
Pero la letra se encontró aquí

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De la película Boca de limonada

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EnglishHello Hive Open Mic community!

It's so nice to be here again, I'm really happy I'm able to join in this week's theme as I've been unable to join for two weeks now thanks to my bad voice caused by cough. Although it's been two weeks since my last entry, it's only been a few hours since I last saw a video in the community as I do come here often to get some entertainment hehe.

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I specially love this theme and so I'm glad I was able to sing my own song choice for it. Thanks to @lyon-89 for choosing this amazing theme and I decided to do a song that I never get tired of it's melody whenever I listen to it. A PERFECT HARMONY by Keke Palmer and Max Schneider, it's a song from the Disney movie "Rags".

I think I've seen that movie up to five times if I'm not mistaken and that is because I love everything about the movie... The songs, the inspiration and the characters. The movie teaches so much about support, love and friendship.

The song I choose to share from the movie says a lot about the love and friendship part of the movie, and even about support. I was surprised when it first came to my mind immediately I saw the theme for this week so I made the decision immediately to present it even if I get another good suggestion that matches the theme as well.

Please don't laugh at my video editing, I tried my best to add one part to make the melody sound better a bit although I'm not sure it was okay but I was glad I tried. I've been seeing others do it and thought it would be cool to do something like it even if it isn't going to be perfect.

I hope you do enjoy my presentation, I added subtitles so there would be no need for lyrics in the body of the post. Your constructive criticism would be very much appreciated, thanks!

Lyrics source

Spanish¡Hola, comunidad de micrófono abierto de Hive!

Es tan agradable estar aquí de nuevo, estoy muy feliz de poder unirme al tema de esta semana ya que no he podido unirme durante dos semanas debido a mi mala voz causada por la tos. Aunque han pasado dos semanas desde mi última entrada, solo han pasado unas pocas horas desde la última vez que vi un video en la comunidad, ya que vengo aquí a menudo para entretenerme, jeje.

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Me encanta especialmente este tema y me alegro de haber podido cantar mi propia elección de canción para él. Gracias a @lyon-89 por elegir este increíble tema y decidí hacer una canción de la que nunca me canso de su melodía cada vez que la escucho. A PERFECT HARMONY de Keke Palmer y Max Schneider, es una canción de la película de Disney "Rags".

Creo que he visto esa película hasta cinco veces si no me equivoco y es que me encanta todo de la película... Las canciones, la inspiración y los personajes. La película enseña mucho sobre el apoyo, el amor y la amistad.

La canción que elegí compartir de la película dice mucho sobre la parte de amor y amistad de la película, e incluso sobre el apoyo. Me sorprendió cuando me vino a la mente por primera vez, inmediatamente vi el tema de esta semana, así que tomé la decisión de presentarlo de inmediato, incluso si recibo otra buena sugerencia que coincida con el tema también.

Por favor, no se rían de mi edición de video, hice todo lo posible para agregar una parte para que la melodía sonara un poco mejor, aunque no estoy seguro de que esté bien, pero me alegro de haberlo intentado. He estado viendo a otros hacerlo y pensé que sería genial hacer algo así, incluso si no va a ser perfecto.

Espero que disfruten mi presentación, agregué subtítulos para que no haya necesidad de letras en el cuerpo de la publicación. Su crítica constructiva sería muy apreciada, ¡gracias!

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EnglishHello pukumundo community!
It's been long I shared a video entry to this great community and I'm so happy I'll be able to do that today. It's been a long time coming as I had dedicated my time away to learn more Rock songs so I don't miss out every week to share a cover.

For today, I decided to share a song cover of worship rock song by a band called "Red Rock Worship" and the title of the song as seen in the image above is "I'm desperate for you" a song that says so much of what a true Christian would say to God Almighty as the world isn't worth living without God in it.

The song resonates so well with my thoughts and I'm glad I found it, learnt it and made a presentation of it... It's in Acapella form and I couldn't do much with it as I'm still struggling to get my voice to sing well enough. I hope you do enjoy my cover and I'll appreciate if you'd listen to the original, it is so uplifting... I guarantee that!

So sorry for my obvious mistake in the making of the video, it won't happen again.

I shared the lyrics of the song in the video so there won't be need to share it in the post as well. Enjoy watching and after you do, thanks!

Video source
Original song by Red Rock Worship

Spanish¡Hola comunidad pukumundo!
Hace mucho tiempo que compartí una entrada de video en esta gran comunidad y estoy muy feliz de poder hacerlo hoy. Ha tardado mucho en llegar, ya que dediqué mi tiempo libre para aprender más canciones de Rock, así que no me pierdo todas las semanas para compartir una versión.

Para el día de hoy, decidí compartir un cover de una canción de rock de adoración de una banda llamada "Red Rock Worship" y el título de la canción como se ve en la imagen de arriba es "Estoy desesperado por ti" una canción que dice mucho de lo que un verdadero cristiano le diría a Dios Todopoderoso que el mundo no vale la pena vivir sin Dios en él.

La canción resuena muy bien en mis pensamientos y me alegro de haberla encontrado, aprendido e hecho una presentación de ella... Está en formato Acapella y no pude hacer mucho con ella ya que todavía estoy luchando por conseguir mi voz para cantar lo suficientemente bien. Espero que disfrutes de mi versión y te agradeceré que escuches la original, es muy edificante... ¡Te lo garantizo!

Lo siento por mi obvio error al hacer el video, no volverá a suceder.

Compartí la letra de la canción en el video para que no haya necesidad de compartirla también en la publicación. Disfruta viendo y después de hacerlo, ¡gracias!

Fuente del video
Canción original de Red Rock Worship

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Hello Afri-tunes community, I missed you all 🥺
It's been two weeks away and I think that's such a long time, so happy I'm able to end the break.

I haven't been feeling too well but that wouldn't have stopped me from singing if my voice didn't get caught up in the illness, I've been battling with cough and catarrh that I think was not normal at all because drugs weren't helping 😩 but only a few days ago, I noticed I could go an hour without coughing so I decided to prepare a song for the community.

The song I chose to sing has so much resonance with my situation right now and I'm glad I know the song well enough to need much practice but then, it isn't good enough thanks to the cracked voice I had to force to sing. It's a song I've always enjoyed singing and I remember listening to the cover of this song by @angiesings which I enjoyed so much. I can only hope I was able to do a bit of justice to my own cover of the song.

"Too Faithful" is a song by "Moses Bliss" a Nigerian gospel artist is also a singer of the song "Daddy wey dey pamper" another nice song I love from his songs release. The song talks more about God's faithfulness towards His children, my life right now is thanks to his faithfulness towards me. The illness would have been worse for me if not for God behind and loving me all the way... I'm so grateful for my health.

Singing this song made so many thoughts run through my mind that I realize how much God loves and care for me and my family, it isn't a joke at all... We've been through and still going through a lot but somehow, it never seem like that because we always find a way out of it, God has been faithful!

I took my time to subtitle the video so I don't have to share the lyrics on my post and I hope it is helpful for any who knows the song and could sing along with me. Pardon my voice and take me as I am in this cover 🥲 I'd appreciate any correction regardless.

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Hello Hive Open Mic community!

It's been a while I shared a song entry here and honestly, I had planned to participate in the past two themes which I missed but somehow, something happens and I end up not being able to meet up with the deadline. I had a really lovely song for the last two theme but it didn't go to waste for learning it, I'm keeping it for next theme that it will fit into to.

It's a new week and I'm here with a song that I think fits into the theme perfectly...

"Rewrite The Stars" is a song that is perfect for the theme "Nuestro Destino which is translated to Our destiny" because it is about two lovers who are deprived from being with each other because the guy's parents feels the lady is way below their class.

It's a song from a movie titled "The Greatest Showman" a movie I'll recommend for anyone who loves musical focused movies. And this song says a lot about fighting for one's destiny even when it seems decided already by others or when it seem so hard to control how it should go for one's favour.

The lyrics of the song says a lot more about giving in or not to what others say, two lovers coming to an agreement to fight for their destiny together as one.

It's a duet song but I decided to sing it as a solo and I hope it came out well enough for you all, do enjoy my cover and your comments are very welcomed.

Song lyricsYou know I want you
It's not a secret I try to hide
I know you want me
So don't keep saying our hands are tied
You claim it's not in the cards
And fate is pulling you miles away
And out of a reach from me
But you're here in my heart
So who can stop me if I decide that you're my destiny?

You think it's easy
You think I don't wanna run to you, yeah
But there are mountains
And there are doors that we can't walk through
I know you're wondering why
Because we're able to be just you and me within these walls
But when we go outside
You're gonna wake up and see that it was hopeless after all

No one can rewrite the stars
How can you say you'll be mine?
Everything keeps us apart
And I'm not the one you were meant to find
It's not up to you, it's not up to me, yeah
When everyone tells us what we can be
And how can we rewrite the stars?
Say that the world can be ours tonight

All I want is to fly with you
All I want is to fall with you
So just give me all of you
It feels impossible
It's not impossible
Is it impossible?
Say that it's possible

And how do we rewrite the stars?
Say you were made to be mine?
And nothing could keep us apart
'Cause you are the one I was meant to find
It's up to you, and it's up to me
No one could say what we get to be
And why don't we rewrite the stars?
Changing the world to be ours
Tonight
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Hello Afri-tunes community!
It's Mhizsmiler here again with a cover of another song (A worship song) by a favourite musician of mine, Frank Edward. This song was a piece of cake for me as I've known it for a very long time even though I'm not sure I did it well enough compared to the original singer.

"Oghene Doh" will be the first song I've done of my tribe language (Urhobo) but I'm not going to count it as one as it had more English than Urhobo in it. So expect a thorough Urhobo song from me in the future, can say when exactly because I plan to make it outstanding 🥰 I nor dey use my tribe language play, you know lol.

This song is simply about being grateful and I honestly can't say enough how grateful I am for everything that has happened through the years. While others have cries so much for losing their loved ones, money, good health, houses, business and even investments... I'm here feeling grateful for not having to experience all that through this year.

The countdown to the new year has began and I can only say "Oghene Doh" as in "Thank you, God" sang in the song for God allowing me to see the end of this year in good health and comfortability. I think a whole new post will be perfect to give a breakdown of how my 2022 went for me and my goals to achieve in the new year.

I hope you do enjoy my cover of the song, your comments will be very much appreciated...

A part of song lyricsFor the things you've done for me
Kiri doh doh doh kiri doh (You do well)
For the life you gave me yeah
You brought me close to you
Kiri doh doh doh kiri doh (You do well)
And you call me your own
What more can I say

Oghene doh (Thank you God)
Doh doh doh (Thanks, thanks, thanks)
Oghene doh (Thank you God)
Iye
Oghene doh (Thank you God)
Doh doh doh (Thanks, thanks, thanks)
Oghene doh (Thank you God)
Iye
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Hello Afri-tunes family!
It's 15th of December, a special day for me as my dad was born on this day years ago. I'm yet to figure out what to give to him as a birthday gift but I'm excited and feeling so grateful as if it's my birthday. @ebingo had once asked if I could feature my dad in a song video where we would sing together, I'm still planning on that hehe.

For now, you can join me to wish him a happy birthday and I'll make sure to have him read them 😊

My number one full support, God bless your new age daddy ❤️

It's week 40 and I decided to do a song by Lara George titled "Ijoba Orun" a yoruba song covered by an Urhobo girl, so don't mind her pronunciation, she tried her best to sing the words well enough. I chose to add subtitle to the video for easy read, it wasn't easy but I had fun doing it.

Most of the video editing was done by sister which I really appreciate, I'm still trying to get use to a new video editing app recommended by her. I hope the vide came out well enough.

The song is a solemn one, focuses more on heavenly goals and how one prays to be with God at last in the Home above. I honestly never thought the song had such a meaning until recently when I started to learn the lyrics and what it means.

Lara George is one of the gospel artists I love so much, I actually wanted to sing another song done by her but decided to go for this first, may submit the other song for next week's entry.

The song is an old one but still gold and I get goosebumps whenever I listen to it. Not sure mine will give even a cool breeze though but I had fun preparing this entry, just listen and enjoy the little I did. Your comments are very much appreciated for my improvement.

Song LyricsIjoba orun, lere onigbagbo o
(Heaven is the believers reward)
Ijoba orun, lere onigbagbo o
(Heaven is the believers reward)
Ma jen kuna baba, mu mi dele o
(Father, don’t let me miss it, Take me home)
Ma jen kuna, baba se mu mi dele o
(Father, don’t let me miss it, Take me home)

Owo ti mo ni (The money I have)
Ko le mu mi dele o (Can’t take me there)
Moto ti mo ri ra (The cars I’ve bought)
Ko le wa mi dele o (Can’t drive me there)
Ore ti mo ni (The friends I have)
Ko le sin mi dele o (Can’t accompany me there)
Gbogbo iwe, ti mo ri ka (All the knowledge I’ve gained)
Won gbe mi rele o (Can’t take me there)
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Hello everyone, it's Hive open mic week 139 and for this week, I and my brother @justin.ahama did a duet of a song. This week, we were given a theme The work of true love. I've always been planning on doing a duet with my brother and we have the plan of doing the cover of MINEFIELD by Faouzia and John Legend and looking at this week's theme, I knew this was the perfect time to do that duet and there it is.

The song talks about how love is not just said but something we put into action. From the lyrics of the song, you see how these two lovers (of course not Faouzia and John Legend, hehe) are so into each other that despite the fights and misunderstandings they've had, they still somehow come back together. They seem to be blinded by the love they have for each other, I said blinded because they are both ready to go through a minefield!!! to get to see each other.

Now the question some might ask is, what is a minefield? Well from what I know, a minefield is that field where soldiers or trespassers walk through and they step on something and once they move, the thing they step on explodes immediately. That is to say, a minefield is a place where explosives are hidden or should I say are planted. If you don't have good knowledge of the area then it's very unlikely for you to survive passing through that field.

But then, in this song, these lovers were ready to go through a minefield just to make sure they get to be together. Like, they are ready to loose their lives or a part of their body, you can imagine how much love they both have for each other. I will say this is love in action and not just in words unlike most of the people we see that claim to be in love today. A friend once told me, it is not by saying you love someone but by really loving them through your actions.

LyricsNow this might be a mistake
That I'm calling you this late
But these dreams I have of you ain't real enoughStarted bringing up the past
How the things you love don't last
Even though this isn't fair for both of usOoh
Maybe I'm just a fool
I still belong with you
Anywhere you, anywhere you areOoh, these minefields that I walk through
Ooh, what I risk to be close to you
Ooh, these minefields keeping me from you
Ooh, what I risk to be close to youClose to you-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh... Find full lyrics 👉Minefield AzlyricsThat's it for my entry everyone, thank you so much for stopping by, I look forward to getting some feedback from you all because it was not an easy task doing a duet here at our place because there is always one noise or another and we just kept making different videos until we finally agreed to use this particular one. It's not perfect at all but just know we did put efforts into making the video and thanks to my sister @merit.ahama for helping us shot the video, hehe.

Until next time, stay AWESOME!!!

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Hola a todos, es la semana 139 de micrófono abierto de Hive y para esta semana, mi hermano @justin.ahama y yo hicimos una canción a dúo. Esta semana, nos dieron un tema La obra del verdadero amor. Siempre había planeado hacer un dueto con mi hermano y tenemos el plan de hacer la portada de MINEFIELD de Faouzia y John Legend y mirando el tema de esta semana, sabía que era el momento perfecto para hacer ese dueto y ahí está. es.

La canción habla de cómo el amor no solo se dice, sino que es algo que ponemos en acción. Por la letra de la canción, ves cómo estos dos amantes (por supuesto, no Faouzia y John Legend, jeje) están tan enamorados que, a pesar de las peleas y los malentendidos que han tenido, de alguna manera vuelven a estar juntos. Parecen estar cegados por el amor que se tienen, dije cegados porque ambos están listos para atravesar un campo minado!!! para llegar a vernos.

Ahora, la pregunta que algunos podrían hacerse es, ¿qué es un campo minado? Bueno, por lo que sé, un campo minado es ese campo donde los soldados o los intrusos caminan y pisan algo y una vez que se mueven, lo que pisan explota inmediatamente. Es decir, un campo minado es un lugar donde se esconden o mejor dicho se plantan explosivos. Si no tiene un buen conocimiento del área, es muy poco probable que sobreviva al pasar por ese campo.

Pero luego, en esta canción, estos amantes estaban listos para atravesar un campo minado solo para asegurarse de estar juntos. Como si estuvieran listos para perder la vida o una parte de su cuerpo, puedes imaginar cuánto amor se tienen el uno al otro. Diré que esto es amor en acción y no solo en palabras, a diferencia de la mayoría de las personas que vemos hoy que afirman estar enamoradas. Un amigo me dijo una vez, no es diciendo que amas a alguien sino amándolo realmente a través de tus acciones.

LetrasAhora bien, esto podría ser un error
Que te estoy llamando tan tarde
Pero estos sueños que tengo contigo no son lo suficientemente realesEmpezó a recordar el pasado
Cómo las cosas que amas no duran
Aunque esto no es justo para los dosOoh
Tal vez solo soy un tonto
Todavía te pertenezco
Dondequiera que estés, dondequiera que estésOoh, estos campos minados por los que camino
Ooh, lo que me arriesgo por estar cerca de ti
Ooh, estos campos minados me alejan de ti
Ooh, lo que me arriesgo por estar cerca de tiCerca de ti-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh... Encuentra la letra completa 👉Minefield AzlyricsEso es todo por mi entrada a todos, muchas gracias por visitarme, espero recibir algunos comentarios de todos ustedes porque no fue una tarea fácil hacer un dúo aquí en nuestro lugar porque siempre hay un ruido u otro y simplemente seguimos haciendo diferentes videos hasta que finalmente acordamos usar este en particular. No es perfecto en absoluto, pero sé que nos esforzamos en hacer el video y gracias a mi hermana @merit.ahama por ayudarnos a filmar el video, jeje.

Hasta la próxima, mantente IMPRESIONANTE!!!

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Hello Pukumundo community!
It's @merit.ahama here again and I'm here with another rock Christian song I've always enjoyed singing but almost didn't remember it to share it as an entry to this community. For this week, I decided to sing an Acapella Cover of the song "God only knows" by King & Country (a rock band).

The song is for all who feel down and unhappy about how life treats them that there's a Mighty one who is looking out for them always and knows just what they need. I feel really good just listening and singing this song, it is so uplifting and the original song with it's beat and video to accompany it makes it even more emotional.

I really do hope you enjoy my cover and I welcome any suggestions to improve, see you in the next week entry.

Song lyricsWide awake while the world is sound asleepin'
Too afraid of what might show up while you're dreamin'
Nobody, nobody, nobody sees you
Nobody, nobody would believe you
Every day you try to pick up all the pieces
All the memories, they somehow never leave you
Nobody, nobody, nobody sees you
Nobody, nobody would believe you

God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
God only knows how it's killing you
But there's a kind of love that God only knows

There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love

You keep a cover over every single secret
So afraid if someone saw them they would leave
Somebody, somebody, somebody sees you
Somebody, somebody will never leave you

God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
God only knows how it's killing you
But there's a kind of love that God only knows

There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love

For the lonely, for the ashamed
The misunderstood, and the ones to blame
What if we could start over
We could start over
We could start over

There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love

God only knows where to find you
God only knows how to break through
God only knows the real you
There's a kind of love that God only knows
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By King & Country

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Hello Amazing people of Hive Open Mic!!!

I'm so excited! I can't express enough how much I love the theme for this week... MAGIC!!!

I've always wanted to have magic to do just anything I want to do. Don't be surprised! I'm a lazy one so magic would make everything super easy for me just like how the song I decided to present says.

So special thanks to you @zullyscott for this amazing theme selection, and thanks for making me speak my mind through music... The lyrics in this song says everything I wish I could do, at least almost everything haha.

My favourite childhood animation movie is Barbie collections and one of them is "Barbie and the secret door" where I took this song out to present for the theme. In the movie, Barbie is a shy Princess who encounters magic after she sang this song "If I Had Magic" and I'm believing I'll encounter one too after making this cover 😂 don't mind me, I'm just feeling so happy about this week's theme.

In her song, she gave a long list of what she'll do if she had magic and all of it are in relation to making her a better Princess... Same goes for me, I would use magic to become a great person if I had it.

If I had magic, what I'd wish for? A lot of things!!!

I'll make my voice sound way better than Celine dion's voice 😂
I'll make a beautiful house appear for my family 🥰
I'll make only right decisions 🙂
I'll visit my dream country with the word "Abracadabra" 😅
I'll work no more, I hate stress 🥲
I'll put on my clothes, eat and visit anywhere without putting any effort 🤪
I'll hear and speak different languages from around the world 😊
I'll have a huge wardrobe with my favourite kind of wears 💃
I'll know how to dance and bake without going through a learning process 😉

Okay, I think I should stop here and let the song continue from there haha... I hope you do enjoy my cover of the song, the included lyrics in the video are the main ones I'd love to do from the song if I had magic.

Who else wants to have magic and what would you do if you had it? Let's have fun in the comment section...

Song LyricsMy bed would make it self
New books on every shelf
And then I cast a spell, Abracadrabra
My pets would talk to me
And then we'd all have tea

Create a pair of shoes
That would know all the moves
I'd always find the groove, feel the beat now
And with the spotlight on
I'd twirl perfectly

If I had magic
Magic, magic
If I had magic
Magic, magic

I'd make a chocolate lake
Turn cabbage into cake
I'd text without mistakes, LOL Yeah
I'd dream a pair of wings
And I would fly away

I'd zoom across the sky
Make it snow in July
I wouldn't be so shy, "pleased to meet you"
I'd do just what I want
Like every single day
Hey-hey-ey

If I had magic
Magic, magic
If I had magic
Magic, magic

And I could do anything
Suddenly I would be
Everything that I dreamed I could be

If I had magic
Magic, magic
If I had magic
Magic, magic

If I had magic
Magic, magic
Magic, magic
If I had magic
Lyrics source

Spanish
La imagen está diseñada aquí

Hola gente increíble de Hive Open Mic!!!

¡Estoy muy emocionado! No puedo expresar lo mucho que amo el tema de esta semana... Magia

Siempre he querido tener magia para hacer cualquier cosa que quiera hacer. ¡No te sorprendas! Soy un holgazán, así que la magia haría que todo fuera súper fácil para mí, tal como dice la canción que decidí presentar.

Un agradecimiento especial a ti @zullyscott por esta increíble selección de temas, y gracias por hacerme decir lo que pienso a través de la música... La letra de esta canción dice todo lo que desearía poder hacer, al menos casi todo jaja.

Mi película de animación infantil favorita son las colecciones de Barbie y una de ellas es "Barbie y la puerta secreta" donde saqué esta canción para presentar el tema. En la película, Barbie es una princesa tímida que se encuentra con la magia después de cantar esta canción "If I Had Magic" y creo que también me encontraré con una después de hacer esta portada 😂 no se preocupen por mí, yo Me siento tan feliz con el tema de esta semana.

En su canción, dio una larga lista de lo que haría si tuviera magia y todo está relacionado con convertirla en una mejor princesa... Lo mismo ocurre conmigo, usaría la magia para convertirme en una gran persona si Lo tuve.

Si tuviera magia, ¿qué desearía? ¡¡¡Un montón de cosas!!!

Haré que mi voz suene mucho mejor que la voz de Celine dion 😂
Haré aparecer una hermosa casa para mi familia 🥰
Solo tomaré las decisiones correctas 🙂
Visitaré el país de mis sueños con la palabra "Abracadabra" 😅
No trabajaré más, odio el estrés 🥲
Me vestiré, comeré y visitaré cualquier lugar sin esforzarme 🤪
Escucharé y hablaré diferentes idiomas de todo el mundo 😊
Tendré un gran guardarropa con mis prendas favoritas 💃
Sabré bailar y hornear sin pasar por un proceso de aprendizaje 😉

Bien, creo que debería parar aquí y dejar que la canción continúe desde allí jaja... Espero que disfruten mi versión de la canción, las letras incluidas en el video son las principales que me encantaría hacer de la canción si tenía magia.

¿Quién más quiere tener magia y qué harías tú si la tuvieras? Divirtámonos en la sección de comentarios...

Letras de cancionesMi cama se haría sola
Libros nuevos en cada estantería.
Y luego lanzo un hechizo, Abracadrabra
Mis mascotas me hablaban
Y luego todos tomaríamos el té

Crear un par de zapatos
Eso sabría todos los movimientos
Siempre encontraría el ritmo, sentiría el ritmo ahora
Y con el foco encendido
Giraría perfectamente

Si tuviera magia
magia, magia
si tuviera magia
Magia, magia

Haría un lago de chocolate
Convierte el repollo en pastel
Enviaría mensajes de texto sin errores, LOL
Soñaría un par de alas
Y volaría lejos

Haría zoom a través del cielo
Haz que nieve en julio
No sería tan tímido, "encantado de conocerte"
haría justo lo que quiero
como todos los dias
Oye, oye, oye

Si tuviera magia
magia, magia
si tuviera magia
Magia, magia

Y yo podría hacer cualquier cosa
De repente estaría
Todo lo que soñé que podría ser

Si tuviera magia
magia, magia
si tuviera magia
Magia, magia

Si tuviera magia
magia, magia
magia, magia
Si tuviera magia
Fuente de las letras

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https://3speak.tv/watch?v=merit.ahama/sqpsgguo

English
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Hello Pukumundo family!!!
Still in the new month celebrations and excitement, I'm here with my entry for this week's singing voice. I feel grateful anytime I'm able to participate in this community's music fun, it helps me improve my voice without the help of any instruments and I also get to learn about new songs and sometimes remember old songs that have somehow skip my mind.

This week I have decided to do a song by one of favourite female artist "Alessia Cara" whom I love the lyrics of most of her songs, I won't say I love this one in particular since it's a sad song but I've come to know the song so well that I couldn't resist doing an acapella cover of it.

"River of Tears" is a song about broken love and trust that led one to cry so much... It's a heartbreak song but don't look at me like that, I'm not heartbroken 😂 I'm just helping her convey the message more clearer. Heartbreaks isn't the end of story, staying strong to overcome it is what this song is all about.

There's nothing much to say about the song aside the part that it wasn't a stress for me since I've listened to it a lot in the past and thought of singing it as my entry here, I hope you do enjoy my cover.

Song LyricsStill got the flowers that you sent
And the note you wrote that said that we were meant to be forever
I keep them all as evidence
In a drawer under the mirror, filled with empty promises

I don't know why
I keep letting you lie to me
Hard as I try
It seems I can't break away
I thought that you would be the hero
Come and save the day
But you're a villain
Your sins unforgiven

I'm going down, and you have watched me drown
In a river of tears, lost beneath the stream
Under the waves I've found the strength to say
The river of tears has washed me clean

Go 'head and wish me well
I'll cry a wishing well
I'll fly before I fail
I'll set sail and drift away
So I won't need you here
Love sinks and hope floats
In a river of tears
In a river of tears

Cry me a river, build myself a bridge
I'm over this, can't let memories become the death of me
I'm glad to see everything that you are
And I believe that you are everything I needed
But I don't need no more

I'm going down, and you have watched me drown
In a river of tears, lost beneath the stream
Under the waves I've found the strength to say
The river of tears has washed me clean

Go 'head and wish me well
I'll cry a wishing well
I'll fly before I fail
I'll set sail and drift away
So I won't need you here
Love sinks and hope floats
In a river of tears
In a river of tears
Lyrics source

Original video
By Alessia Cara

Spanish
La imagen está diseñada aquí

Hola familia Pukumundo!!!
Todavía en las celebraciones y la emoción del nuevo mes, estoy aquí con mi entrada para la voz cantante de esta semana. Me siento agradecido cada vez que puedo participar en la diversión musical de esta comunidad, me ayuda a mejorar mi voz sin la ayuda de ningún instrumento y también aprendo nuevas canciones y, a veces, recuerdo canciones antiguas que de alguna manera se me han olvidado.

Esta semana he decidido hacer una canción de una de mis artistas femeninas favoritas "Alessia Cara" a quien amo la letra de la mayoría de sus canciones, no diré que amo esta en particular ya que es una canción triste pero he Llegué a conocer la canción tan bien que no pude resistirme a hacer una versión acapella de ella.

"River of Tears" es una canción sobre el amor roto y la confianza que te lleva a llorar tanto... Es una canción desgarradora pero no me mires así, no tengo el corazón roto 😂 Solo la estoy ayudando a transmitir el mensaje más claro. Heartbreaks no es el final de la historia, mantenerse fuerte para superarlo es de lo que se trata esta canción.

No hay mucho que decir sobre la canción aparte de que no fue estresante para mí ya que la escuché mucho en el pasado y pensé en cantarla como mi entrada aquí, espero que disfruten mi versión.

Letras de cancionesAún tengo las flores que enviaste
Y la nota que escribiste que decía que estábamos destinados a ser para siempre
Los guardo todos como evidencia.
En un cajón debajo del espejo, lleno de promesas vacías

No sé por qué
sigo dejando que me mientas
Tan duro como lo intento
Parece que no puedo separarme
Pensé que serías el héroe
Ven y salva el día
Pero eres un villano
Tus pecados no perdonados

Me estoy hundiendo, y me has visto ahogarme
En un río de lágrimas, perdido bajo la corriente
Bajo las olas he encontrado la fuerza para decir
El río de lágrimas me ha limpiado

Ve y deséame lo mejor
Voy a llorar un pozo de los deseos
volaré antes de fallar
Zarparé y me alejaré
Así que no te necesitaré aquí
El amor se hunde y la esperanza flota
En un río de lágrimas
En un río de lágrimas

Llórame un río, hazme un puente
Ya superé esto, no puedo dejar que los recuerdos se conviertan en mi muerte
Me alegra ver todo lo que eres
Y creo que eres todo lo que necesitaba
Pero no necesito nada más

Me estoy hundiendo, y me has visto ahogarme
En un río de lágrimas, perdido bajo la corriente
Bajo las olas he encontrado la fuerza para decir
El río de lágrimas me ha limpiado

Vídeo original
Por Alessia Cara

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https://3speak.tv/watch?v=merit.ahama/gywhmzvd

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Hello Afri-tunes community and my fellow beloved musicians 🥰

Mhizsmiler don show again o

But with a different tune still under the African variety. I missed last week's edition because of no good reason, I was just lazy to learn a tune for submission.I actually learned one but I think it needs more work before I share it, you gerrit abi? 🥺

So welcome your new Afri-tunes member to this week's edition 😁 I'm so excited about this particular entry because I'll be sharing it as my first video for this month, doesn't it make any difference or does it matter? I don't care about that, I'm just excited haha.

I decided to the first and only song I've heard from this artist/comedian Helen Paul, Aye Ole... An English song with a touch of yoruba language. I tried my best to pronounce the yoruba part well so don't tell me otherwise 🙄 make we for nor fight ehn.

From the first time I listened to this song some months ago, I've always loved the beat and feeling I get from just listening to it... I dance to it a lot but I couldn't find the instrumentals of it so that is why you're listening to an Acapella version of it.

For that reason, I'll leave the original video here for any who wants to vibe to it... I know mine is almost boring 🥲

Video source

The song is an encouragement song... Life is hard but when we put our refuge in God, we are safe and life will become easier for us. Listen to the song and I hope you enjoy mine a little bit at least 🥺 check out the lyrics to feel encouraged.

Song Lyrics *Nobody knows oooh

What you are going through yeahh

They never know oooh

Because they are far from you

When things go bad for you

Everybody go run away

Na only you dey for this world

And you are futhering never

All you need do brother

Is gbàgbò ninu òlòrún*

*Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Gbàgbò ninu òlòrún

Ay ay, gbàgbò ninu òlòrún

Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Ayyyy, gbàgbò ninu òlòrún

Ay ay, gbàgbò ninu òlòrún*

*Many times you wonder why

Things don't work for you good

Don't believe in any man

They've got nothing to offer you

Everything you want is in thy hands of heavenly father

All you need do brother

Is gbàgbò ninu òlòrún*

*Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Ayyyy, gbàgbò ninu òlòrún

O yeah, gbàgbò ninu òlòrún

Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Áye o le

Ay oh ay oh ay...

Ayyyy, gbàgbò ninu òlòrún

O yeah, gbàgbò ninu òlòrún*

*Áye o le...

Ayyyy...

Take it easy

Trust in his name...

Life is easy...

Àye o le...

Take it easy

Trust in his name

Life is easy*

Lyrics source

View Details

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=merit.ahama/qyoytezs

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English

Hello my Pukumundo family!

It's another week with the Singing Voice and I'm here with a song that just popped into my head after many months of not listening to it lol. I wondered if I'd be able to sing the words without much effort and it was so, I didn't find any difficulty with it even though it's been long I listened to it.

It's one of those songs I got tired of listening to after too much replaying haha. I loved the song so much back then and I remember living an Acapella version of it done by some kids, today I've decided to share my own Acapella version of it.

"Without Me" by Halsey is a song about helping a loved one but the loved one seem to not appreciate the help but instead takes advantage of the love given. It's a heart break song but most importantly, a heart singing out of love.

I'll leave the lyrics and the original of the song and I really do hope you'll enjoy my Acapella Cover of the song.

Song Lyrics *Found you when your heart was broke

I filled your cup until it overflowed

Took it so far to keep you close (keep you close)

I was afraid to leave you on your own*

*I said I'd catch you if you fall (fall)

And if they laugh, then fuck 'em all (all)

And then I got you off your knees

Put you right back on your feet

Just so you could take advantage of me*

*Tell me, how's it feel sittin' up there?

Feeling so high, but too far away to hold me

You know I'm the one who put you up there

Name in the sky, does it ever get lonely?

Thinking you could live without me

Baby, I'm the one who put you up there

I don't know why (yeah, I don't know why)*

*Gave love 'bout a hundred tries (hundred tries)

Just running from the demons in your mind

Then I took yours and made 'em mine (mine)

I didn't notice 'cause my love was blind*

*Said I'd catch you if you fall (fall)

And if they laugh, then fuck 'em all (all)

And then I got you off your knees

Put you right back on your feet

Just so you could take advantage of me*

*Tell me, how's it feel sittin' up there?

Feeling so high but too far away to hold me

You know I'm the one who put you up there

Name in the sky, does it ever get lonely?

Thinking you could live without me

Baby, I'm the one who put you up there

I don't know why (yeah, I don't know why)*

*You don't have to say just what you did (what you did)

I already know (I know)

I had to go and find out from them (oh-woah)

So tell me, how's it feel? (oh-woah)*

*Tell me, how's it feel sittin' up there?

Feeling so high, but too far away to hold me

You know I'm the one who put you up there

Name in the sky, does it ever get lonely?

Thinking you could live without me

Baby, I'm the one who put you up there

I don't know why (yeah, I don't know why)*

Lyrics Source

*Original Video

By Halsey*

Spanish

La imagen está diseñada aquí

¡Hola mi familia Pukumundo!

Es otra semana con la Voz Cantante y aquí estoy con una canción que se me vino a la cabeza después de muchos meses de no escucharla jajaja. Me preguntaba si sería capaz de cantar las palabras sin mucho esfuerzo y fue así, no encontré ninguna dificultad con eso a pesar de que hace mucho que lo escucho.

Es una de esas canciones que me cansé de escuchar después de mucho repetir jaja. Me encantó la canción en ese entonces y recuerdo haber vivido una versión en Acapella hecha por algunos niños, hoy he decidido compartir mi propia versión en Acapella.

"Without Me" de Halsey es una canción sobre ayudar a un ser querido, pero el ser querido parece no apreciar la ayuda, sino que se aprovecha del amor que se le brinda. Es una canción que rompe el corazón, pero lo más importante, un corazón que canta por amor.

Dejaré la letra y el original de la canción y realmente espero que disfruten mi versión acapella de la canción.

Letras de canciones *Te encontré cuando tu corazón estaba roto

Llené tu copa hasta rebosar

Llegué tan lejos para mantenerte cerca (mantenerte cerca)

Tenía miedo de dejarte sola*

*Dije que te atraparía si te caes (caes)

Y si se ríen, que se jodan todos (todos)

Y luego te saqué de tus rodillas

Ponerte de pie de nuevo

Sólo para que pudieras aprovecharte de mí*

*Dime, ¿cómo se siente estar ahí arriba?

Sintiéndome tan alto, pero demasiado lejos para abrazarme

Sabes que fui yo quien te puso ahí arriba

Nombre en el cielo, ¿alguna vez se siente solo?

Pensando que podrías vivir sin mí

Bebé, yo soy el que te puso allí

No sé por qué (sí, no sé por qué)*

*Dio amor 'bout cien intentos (cien intentos)

Solo huyendo de los demonios en tu mente

Luego tomé los tuyos y los hice míos (míos)

No me di cuenta porque mi amor era ciego*

*Dije que te atraparía si te caes (caes)

Y si se ríen, que se jodan todos (todos)

Y luego te saqué de tus rodillas

Ponerte de pie de nuevo

Sólo para que pudieras aprovecharte de mí*

*Dime, ¿cómo se siente estar ahí arriba?

Sintiéndome tan alto pero demasiado lejos para abrazarme

Sabes que fui yo quien te puso ahí arriba

Nombre en el cielo, ¿alguna vez se siente solo?

Pensando que podrías vivir sin mí

Bebé, yo soy el que te puso allí

No sé por qué (sí, no sé por qué)*

*No tienes que decir solo lo que hiciste (lo que hiciste)

Ya lo sé (lo sé)

Tuve que ir y enterarme de ellos (oh-woah)

Así que dime, ¿cómo se siente? (oh-guau)*

*Dime, ¿cómo se siente estar ahí arriba?

Sintiéndome tan alto, pero demasiado lejos para abrazarme

Sabes que fui yo quien te puso ahí arriba

Nombre en el cielo, ¿alguna vez se siente solo?

Pensando que podrías vivir sin mí

Bebé, yo soy el que te puso allí

No sé por qué (sí, no sé por qué)*

Fuente de la letra

*Vídeo original

por Halsey*

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https://3speak.tv/watch?v=merit.ahama/dusakgcc

Hello Pukumundo family!

It's me here again and I'm so glad I would be able to enter for this week before it ends. This community gives me opportunity to explore more ways for my voice and I've decided to do one of my favourite songs from a movie for this week... It isn't much but I felt good singing it and it reminds me so much for the movie... "The Greatest Showman"

Acapella is a different kind of music that I love so much and making music with my voice only, gives me a different kind of satisfaction and happiness. I'm glad to present to you another Acapella cover of a love song.

Image is mine and designed here

Tightrope is a song by Michelle Williams for the movie that talks a lot about promises to a loved one and keeping them. I've not listened to any other of her songs but this one is a hit for me, I love the melody, the lyrics and the movie it was sang in.

The lyrics says it all about one being so in love with another, acknowledging their importance and how much hurt they would cause if they go away or when they fail to keep their promises and how much they are willing to bear with another for the love they have for them. You can sing along if you know the song, I'll leave the lyrics here and of course the original song.

It's an Acapella version and I'm hopeful it came out a little good because the original is really original haha, the voice is superb but I tried my best to sing it the best I could, I hope you like it and I welcome any corrections for improvement.

Spanish

¡Hola familia Pukumundo!

Soy yo aquí otra vez y estoy muy contento de poder participar esta semana antes de que termine. Esta comunidad me da la oportunidad de explorar más formas para mi voz y he decidido hacer una de mis canciones favoritas de una película para esta semana... No es mucho pero me sentí bien cantándola y me recuerda mucho para la película... "The Greatest Showman"

Acapella es un tipo diferente de música que amo tanto y hacer música solo con mi voz me da un tipo diferente de satisfacción y felicidad. Me complace presentarles otra versión en Acapella de una canción de amor.

La imagen es mía y está diseñada aquí

Tightrope es una canción de Michelle Williams para la película que habla mucho sobre las promesas a un ser querido y su cumplimiento. No he escuchado ninguna otra de sus canciones, pero esta es un éxito para mí, me encanta la melodía, la letra y la película en la que se cantó.

La letra lo dice todo acerca de estar tan enamorado de otro, reconociendo su importancia y cuánto daño causarían si se van o cuando no cumplen sus promesas y cuánto están dispuestos a soportar con otro por el amor que tienen. tener para ellos. Pueden cantar si saben la canción, les dejo la letra aquí y por supuesto la canción original.

Es una versión acapella y espero que haya salido un poco bien porque la original es muy original jaja, la voz es excelente pero hice lo mejor que pude para cantarla lo mejor que pude, espero que les guste y acepto cualquier corrección. para mejorar.

Song Lyrics/Letras de cancione *Some people long for a life that is simple and planned

Tied with a ribbon

Some people won't sail the sea 'cause they're safer on land

To follow what's written*

*But I'd follow you to the great unknown

Off to a world we call our own*

*Hand in my hand

And we promised to never let go

We're walking a tightrope

High in the sky

We can see the whole world down below

We're walking a tightrope*

*Never sure, never know how far we could fall

But it's all an adventure

That comes with a breathtaking view

Walking a tightrope with you

With you

With you*

*Mountains and valleys, and all that will come in between

Desert and ocean

You pulled me in and together we're lost in a dream

Always in motion*

*So I risk it all just to be with you

And I risk it all for this life we choose*

*Hand in my hand

And you promised to never let go

We're walking a tightrope

High in the sky

We can see the whole world down below

We're walking a tightrope*

*Never sure. Will you catch me if I should fall?

Well, it's all an adventure

That comes with a breathtaking view

Walking a tightrope with you

With you

With you*

Lyrics source

Fuente de la letra

Video source

Original song by Michelle Williams

Fuente del vídeo

Canción original de Michelle Williams

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https://3speak.tv/watch?v=merit.ahama/epsltjks

Hello Afri-tunes community!

It's Mhizsmiler here again!

I honestly didn't think I'll be able to make an entry this week as I've been feeling sick and weak to stand up since this week, it hasn't been easy for me but guess what! I'm to blame for it, I caused it for myself but let's not talk about that now, just wish me speedy recovery because I'm tired 😩

That aside, I didn't want to miss out on this week no matter what. I had actually set a goal to make music entries for this community through out this month and it hasn't been an issue until today. But still, here I am with my entry so I guess, we're still game on!

I decided to go back to the old songs I've once loved and sang a lot and one of them is what I've chosen to share as my entry for this week.

Image is designed here

Sinach was one of my first love in gospel music, I think the family I stayed with back then influenced this though because it was only her songs we listened to during that time. In any case, for once in a long while, I felt grateful I got accustomed to some of her songs back then.

"I Humbly Bow" is a song she sang to show how amazing and wonderful God is, her voice in this song is blessed... I know I'm no match to hers but I still wanted to show my love for the song by singing a cover of it.

The video isn't perfect as I'm still feeling weak and forcing myself to do things... Man must still make money 🥲 so pardon this poor girl ehn. I hope you enjoy my rendition a tiny little bit at least.

If you know the song, feel free to go through the lyrics with me... I appreciate all the love you all have been showing me in this community since my decision to be active here.

Song Lyrics *I humbly bow before you

Knowing you are worthy

You’re greater than the greatest

Higher than the highest*

*Your majesty unfolding

Surrounded by Your mercy

You’re greater than the greatest

Higher than the highest*

*Lord you’re amazing

I cry out in worship

Lord You are wonderful

I cry out in worship

You are great

I stand in awe of you

[2x]*

You are great

Lyrics source

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https://3speak.tv/watch?v=merit.ahama/pfdtgfbt

**Hello Afri-tunes community!

It's Mhizsmiler here again** 😂

I won't say anything about that if I were you so let's get down to the business of today... Music 🎶 and I'm here with another lovely song by our very own fellow citizen and great musician who thought it wise to feature another amazing singer from abroad.... Burna Boy featuring Ed Sheeran for the song "For My Hand"

The zeal to participate in Afri-tunes weekly music contest has made me find more ways to discover African songs and don't be surprised when I tell you that I have a long list of them to share as entries (na just to sabi sing them well remain 😂)

Why did I choose this song from the list?

It was the most easiest to practice well for a presentation and it indeed was after I worked on it for two days along side other activities. The artists who sang the song are also my favourite artists for different reasons.

This song's lyrics is also beautiful and I kinda changed a tiny little bit of it, you'll notice when you listen to it. It's a love song and in dedicating it to you all who have found true love (na me remain 🥲).

I hope you do enjoy my cover of the song, listen and be in love 😂

Image is mine and designed here

Song Lyrics *I wanna be in your life until the night is over

I wanna hold you so tight, so tight, come in closer

It's been a hell of a ride for every single moment

You were there by my side*

*Whenever I'm broken, you make me feel whole

Whenever I'm lonely, you're there for my soul

Wherever you are, boy, that's where I call my home

Whenever you doubt it, I'll be lettin' you know*

*Woah, boy, I want to be dancin' with you forever

You see through the storm and take me as I am

Baby, it's magic any time that we're together

I make, I just love you and hold you for my hand*

*Hold you for my hand, my hand, hand

Hold you for my hand, hold you for my hand*

*Over and over again, yeah, my love is burning, baby

Feels like time is frozen and the night is for us

And we're alone again and every moment's golden, yeah

Feelings I've been holding in, it must be love*

*Whenever I'm broken, you make me feel whole (Ooh)

Whenever I'm lonely, you're there for my soul (Ooh)

Wherever you are, boy, that's where I call my home

Whenever you doubted, I'll be lettin' you know*

*Woah, boy, I want to be dancin' with you forever

You see through the storm and take me as I am

Baby, it's magic any time that we're together

I make, I just love you and hold you for my hand*

*Hold you for my hand, my hand, hand

Hold you for my hand, hold you for my hand

Hold you for my hand, my hand, hand

Hold you for my hand, hold you for my hand*

*I wanna be in your life until the night is over

I wanna hold you so tight, so tight, come in closer

I wanna be in your life until the night is over

Until the night is over, until the night is over*

Lyrics source

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Hello Afri-tunes community!

You all have got to come pat my back for what you're about to listen to, I mean I never thought I could do it until I actually did it (maybe I thought I could so that made it possible). Well, the thing is...

I did a cover of a song from a tribe I know almost nothing about!

You know that situation where you keep humming a song because you don't know the lyrics but you can't stop humming... This song got me real deep than that situation.

I fell in love with the song (the artist played a bigger role though) and it took me a week to learn this song... I always prefer to know the song I'm presenting (it's always better that way you know). So yeah, the time has come to show it out to you all... My cover of a Tanzanian song.

Image is designed here

Nakupenda is a Tanzanian song by a cute and handsome Tanzanian artist called Jay Melody. I want to believe you know a little bit about the country but just in case you want to add this... Tanzania is an East African country, if you're looking for where to go do your wildfire adventures... Choose there, you'll have the best time of your life... Just don't invite me please.

Why did I choose to do a cover of this song? Simply because I love the song melody (I told you the artist played the bigger role haha) and because I saw it as a little challenge, if I could sing this song... I'll try out more deep African songs in the future for my covers here in the community.

I also love the lyrics, will be sharing it here... It's in Tanzania but I'll provide the interpretation as well. Don't be shocked by the interpretation, sometimes language songs can have such weird meanings haha.

Alright, enough of the reading... Watch my cover of the song and let's meet in the comment section. Please and please, don't mistake me for a Tanzanian lady... I really can't go live there, wildlife matter nor be my thing! 🥲

Song lyrics *Iwe giza baridi na upepo (It may be dark, cold and windy)

Iwe kuna mawingu na minyesho (Whether there are clouds or rain)

Your body baby joto (joto) (Your body baby warm)

Unafanya nijihisi special (You make me feel special)

Unanipa sababu ya uwepo (You give me a reason to exist)

Kando yako we mtoto (Beside you baby)*

*My desire we nipe dawa mi mahututi (My desire is to give me serious medicine)

Sijielewi ooh my God (I don’t understand myself, oh my God)

Shida ni nimekolea penzini (The problem is that I am obsessed with love)

Shida ni baby uko moyoni wewe (The problem is baby is in your heart)*

*Nakupenda we (I love you)

Nakutaka we (I want you)

Kwako sijiwezi (I can’t do it for you)

Ooh my love (Oh my love)

Mpenzi we (Your lover)

Roho yangu we (My soul)

Kwako sijiwezi (I’m weak to you)

Ooh my love (Ooh my love)*

*Akili mwili baby (Mind body baby)

Hasira zangu navituliza (I calm my anger)

Ukiongea nasikiliza (When you talk, I listen)

Yote sababu ya upendo (All because of love)

Pili pili baby (Pepper pepper baby)

Vindimu chumvi ya kunyunyiza (Lemon and salt sprinkled)

Yani uroda kupitiliza (Excess love)

Nimeumaliza mwendo ( I have finished the race)*

*Kiukweli napendwa nachanganywa (In fact, I am loved and confused)

Na haya ma raha (And this is fun)

Shida ni nimekolea penzini (The problem is that I am obsessed with love)

Shida ni baby uko moyoni, wewe (The problem is baby is in the heart, you)*

*Nakupenda we (I love you)

Nakutaka we (I want you)

Kwako sijiwezi (To you I am weak)

Ooh my love (Ooh my love)

Mpenzi we (You my love)

Roho yangu we (My heart)

Kwako sijiwezi (To you I am weak)

Ooh my love (Oh my love)*

Lyrics source

For any interested to listen to the original, here is it 👇

**Video with english lyrics source

An original of Jay Melody

A Tanzanian song.**

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Hello Pukumundo community!

It feels so good to be here and finally make a cover song for my participation, I've been meaning to be part of this family for a long time now but I thought I should try to understand what the community wants it's members to bring in. I won't say I know very well how it's all being done here but I think it's worth trying and look forward to any corrections that would be made for a better entry next time.

I know my entry is coming in late (or almost late) but I had to join in since I had it in mind to since the beginning of this week. It's been a busy one for me but here I am with I have to share with you all.

I'll be there by Jess Glynne, is a song I've had in my phone for a very long time now. I just sing along all this while until today I decided to sing it alone and in Acapella version facing the camera, I really do hope it came out well for any who would care to watch.

The song is a love song, an assuring one considering the lyrics and I have a special love for the artist behind this song... You can check out the artist if you've not heard of her before and also do enjoy my rendition of her song.

Song Lyrics *When all the tears are rolling down your face

And it feels like yours was the only heart to break

When you come back home and all the lights are out, ooh

And you getting used to no one else being around*

*Oh, oh, I'll be there

When you need a little love, I got a little love to share

Yeah, I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna come through

You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you

I'll be there, I'll be there for you

Oh, I swear, I got enough love for two, ooh, ooh, ooh

You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you*

*When it's Friday night and the drink don't work the same

You're alone with yourself and there's no one else to blame

When you still can't feel the rhythm of your heart

And you see your spirit fading in the dark*

*Oh, oh, I'll be there

When you need a little love, I got a little love to share

Yeah, I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna come through

You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you

I'll be there, I'll be there for you

Oh, I swear, I got enough love for two, ooh, ooh, ooh

You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you*

*When you're lost down the river bed, I'll be there

When you're lost in the darkness, I'll be there

I'll be there when your heart is breaking

You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you

I'll be there*

*I'll be there, I'll be there for you

I'll be there, I'll be there for you

Oh, I swear, I got enough love for two, ooh, ooh, ooh

You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you, oh

I'll be there, I'll be there for you

Oh, I swear, I got enough love for two, ooh, ooh, ooh

You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you, ooh*

*I'll be there for you, ooh

I'll be there for you, ooh

You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you

I'll be there for you, ooh

You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you*

Lyrics source

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English

Another music week and I got so excited about this one as I prepared my entry, well thanks to the spotlight artist @artmedina who provided an amazing theme. The theme alone is an encouragement to whoever would think of it that way (I did when I first saw it).

To select a song for this theme wasn't so hard as there's this song I always sing when things are a bit hard for me and this sing calms me down so well. It's a sing from my favourite artist and she also gave a good singing on this one.

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"I am yours" by Lauren Draigle is a song with so much power as the lyrics says and full of confident affirmations especially during the most darkest times of one's life. She made sure to assure herself (I am assuring myself also) that God will always be there for us if we would just believe we are His.

Whoever is with God have nothing to worry about but will instead go through every trials that comes before success. There would be no success without failure but God makes that success possible only when we trust in His process.

I can only hope that you'll enjoy my rendition of the song, I was so happy singing it... The words of the song was everything for me, you can find out for yourself.

Song Lyrics *I see Your fingerprints

The work of Your hands

It's all in Your hands

I see the evidence

Leaving nothing to chance

The world's in Your hands*

*So I rest in Your promises

Now I am sure of this

I'm Yours*

*Let the waters rise

I will stand as the oceans roar

Let the earth shake beneath me

Let the mountains fall

You are God over the storm

And I am Yours*

*I hear the voice of love

Calling me home

To where I belong

It cripples every fear

And the ones who will kneel

Will walk away healed*

*So I rest in Your promises

Now I am sure of this

I'm Yours

No power is strong enough

To separate me from Your love

I'm Yours...*

*So let the waters rise

I will stand as the oceans roar

Let the earth shake beneath me

Let the mountains fall

You are God over the storm

And I am Yours*

*Even the thunder and the wind obey

At the command of my Father, Father

I set my feet upon Your mighty name

So let the rain fall harder, harder*

*So take my everything, my flesh and blood

I'll lay me down on the altar, altar

I am forever covered in Your love

So let the rain fall*

*So let the waters rise

I will stand as the oceans roar

Let the earth shake beneath me

Let the mountains fall

You are God over the storm

And I am Yours*

*Let the waters rise

I will stand as the oceans roar

Let the earth shake beneath me

Let the mountains fall

You are God over the storm

And I am Yours*

*You are God over the storm

And I am Yours*

lyrics source

Spanish

Otra semana de música y me emocioné mucho con esta mientras preparaba mi entrada, bueno, gracias al artista destacado @artmedina que proporcionó un tema increíble. El tema por sí solo es un estímulo para cualquiera que lo piense de esa manera (lo hice cuando lo vi por primera vez).

Seleccionar una canción para este tema no fue tan difícil ya que hay una canción que siempre canto cuando las cosas son un poco difíciles para mí y esta canción me calma muy bien. Es una canción de mi artista favorita y ella también cantó bien en esta.

La imagen está diseñada aquí por mí

"I am yours" de Lauren Draigle es una canción con tanto poder como dice la letra y llena de afirmaciones seguras, especialmente durante los momentos más oscuros de la vida. Se aseguró de asegurarse (Me estoy asegurando a mí misma también) que Dios siempre estará allí para nosotros si creemos que somos suyos.

Quien está con Dios no tiene nada de qué preocuparse, sino que pasará por todas las pruebas que vienen antes del éxito. No habría éxito sin fracaso pero Dios hace posible ese éxito solo cuando confiamos en Su proceso.

Solo puedo esperar que disfrutes de mi interpretación de la canción, estaba tan feliz cantándola... La letra de la canción fue todo para mí, puedes descubrirlo por ti mismo.

Letras de canciones *Veo tus huellas dactilares

La obra de tus manos

Todo está en tus manos

Veo la evidencia

No dejar nada al azar

El mundo está en tus manos*

*Así que descanso en Tus promesas

Ahora estoy seguro de esto

Soy tuyo*

*Que suban las aguas

Me mantendré firme mientras los océanos rugen

Deja que la tierra tiemble debajo de mí

Deja que las montañas caigan

Eres Dios sobre la tormenta

y yo soy tuyo*

*Escucho la voz del amor

Llamándome a casa

A donde pertenezco

Paraliza cada miedo

Y los que se arrodillarán

Se marchará curado*

*Así que descanso en Tus promesas

Ahora estoy seguro de esto

Soy tuyo

Ningún poder es lo suficientemente fuerte

Para separarme de tu amor

Soy tuyo...*

*Que suban las aguas

Me mantendré firme mientras los océanos rugen

Deja que la tierra tiemble debajo de mí

Deja que las montañas caigan

Eres Dios sobre la tormenta

y yo soy tuyo*

*Hasta el trueno y el viento obedecen

Por mandato de mi Padre, Padre

Pongo mis pies sobre tu poderoso nombre

Así que deja que la lluvia caiga más, más fuerte*

*Así que toma mi todo, mi carne y mi sangre

Me acostaré en el altar, altar

Estoy cubierto para siempre en tu amor.

Así que deja que la lluvia caiga*

*Que suban las aguas

Me mantendré firme mientras los océanos rugen

Deja que la tierra tiemble debajo de mí

Deja que las montañas caigan

Eres Dios sobre la tormenta

y yo soy tuyo*

*Que suban las aguas

Me mantendré firme mientras los océanos rugen

Deja que la tierra tiemble debajo de mí

Deja que las montañas caigan

Eres Dios sobre la tormenta

y yo soy tuyo*

*Eres Dios sobre la tormenta

y yo soy tuyo*

fuente de la letra

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English

It's another week with an amazing theme chosen by the spotlight artist @bernice001 and I want to specially thank you for choosing this theme, it served as an encouragement and motivation for me in more ways than any can imagine.

For this week's theme, I had to go through series of songs I've learnt in the past that speaks volume about making the impossible possible and there is this song that kept coming to mind, it is one of my favourite songs from one of my favourite artist.

"How Can It Be" by Lauren Draigle is the song I think fits in perfectly to this week's theme as it talks more about being helpless or hopeless but finding everything thought lost in God. When I hear or see the word "Impossible" I say "It's a thing that doesn't connect to God Almighty in anyway" and that is because God is Maker of possibilities.

The song focuses on how guilty, ruined, helpless, hopeless and condemned we, humans are. So many of us after feeling this way would think we can never be forgiven as it is hard for humans to forgive one another when wronged. Well, it is very possible with God and this song says a lot about what God can do even when there seem to be no way for us.

I'll leave the lyrics here and I hope you enjoy my rendition. I had to do it in acapella, felt the song will be at it's best with just my voice after trying out some musicals I found online. It is a solemn but powerful song.

Song Lyrics *I am guilty

Ashamed of what I've done, what I've become

These hands are dirty

I dare not lift them up to the Holy One*

*You plead my cause, you right my wrongs

You break my chains, you overcome

You gave your life, to give me mine

You say that I am free

How can it be? Yeah

How can it be? Yeah*

*I've been hiding

Afraid I've let you down

[Album version:] Inside I doubt, that you still love me

[Video version:] Inside I doubt, that you could love me

But in your eyes, there's only grace now*

*You plead my cause, you right my wrongs

You break my chains, you overcome

You gave your life, to give me mine

You say that I am free

How can it be? Yeah

How can it be? Yeah*

*Though I fall, you can make me new

From this death, I will rise with you

Oh, the grace reaching out for me, yeah

How can it be, how can it be?*

*You plead my cause, you right my wrongs

You break my chains, you overcome

You gave your life, to give me mine

You say that I am free

How can it be? Yeah

How can it be? Yeah*

Lyrics source

Spanish

Es otra semana con un tema increíble elegido por el artista destacado @bernice001 y quiero agradecerles especialmente por elegir este tema, me sirvió de aliento y motivación en más formas de las que nadie puede imaginar.

Para el tema de esta semana, tuve que repasar una serie de canciones que aprendí en el pasado que dicen mucho acerca de hacer posible lo imposible y hay una canción que me viene a la mente, es una de mis canciones favoritas de uno de mis artista favorito

"How Can It Be" de Lauren Draigle es la canción que creo que encaja perfectamente con el tema de esta semana, ya que habla más sobre estar indefenso o sin esperanza, pero encontrar todo lo que se pensaba perdido en Dios. Cuando escucho o veo la palabra "Imposible" digo "Es algo que no se conecta con Dios Todopoderoso de ninguna manera" y eso es porque Dios es Creador de posibilidades.

La canción se centra en lo culpables, arruinados, indefensos, desesperanzados y condenados que somos los humanos. Muchos de nosotros, después de sentirnos así, pensaríamos que nunca podremos ser perdonados, ya que es difícil para los humanos perdonarse unos a otros cuando son agraviados. Bueno, es muy posible con Dios y esta canción dice mucho sobre lo que Dios puede hacer incluso cuando parece que no hay manera para nosotros.

Dejaré la letra aquí y espero que disfruten de mi interpretación. Tuve que hacerlo en acapella, sentí que la canción sería mejor solo con mi voz después de probar algunos musicales que encontré en línea. Es una canción solemne pero poderosa.

Letras de canciones *Soy culpable

Avergonzado de lo que he hecho, en lo que me he convertido

Estas manos están sucias

No me atrevo a elevarlos al Santo*

*Abogas por mi causa, corriges mis errores

Tu rompes mis cadenas, tu superas

Tú diste tu vida, para darme la mía

Dices que soy libre

¿Cómo puede ser? sí

¿Cómo puede ser? Sí*

*Me he estado escondiendo

Me temo que te he defraudado

[Versión del álbum:] Por dentro dudo, que todavía me ames

[Versión en video:] Por dentro dudo, que me puedas amar

Pero en tus ojos, ahora solo hay gracia*

*Abogas por mi causa, corriges mis errores

Tu rompes mis cadenas, tu superas

Tú diste tu vida, para darme la mía

Dices que soy libre

¿Cómo puede ser? sí

¿Cómo puede ser? Sí*

*Aunque me caiga, puedes hacerme nuevo

De esta muerte resucitaré contigo

Oh, la gracia alcanzándome, sí

¿Cómo puede ser, cómo puede ser?*

*Abogas por mi causa, corriges mis errores

Tu rompes mis cadenas, tu superas

Tú diste tu vida, para darme la mía

Dices que soy libre

¿Cómo puede ser? sí

¿Cómo puede ser? Sí*

Fuente de la letra

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It's the birthday of a special lady, a sister, a daughter, an amazing Hiver and more. And I decided to make it an entry for Afri-tunes week 24, it's my first time here... Don't forget to welcome me as well, I hope I did a bit of a justice to the African song 😅

Images from my gallery designed Here

Alongside the song I did for her and of course an entry for this week on Afri-tunes, I'll also like to share three amazing things about this amazing personality you might have already know here on Hive. On the 25th of August years back, she was born and no one except God knew how well she would grow and the lady she will become... He has been securing and blessing her life beyond imaginations.

And today, I could say just how well and amazing she has become and is still becoming... It's her birthday and as I'll always say "Everyday is our birthday" but we could choose to celebrate our lives on some days... Today is that day for my sister @hopestylist and I hope she feels more special with all I could do for her.

So back to the three amazing things about my family's celebrant of the day

Hardworking

I can't think of anything "hard work" that this girl can't do. I always agree to the popular saying that "What a man can do, a woman can do better" when I see my sister working and putting her heart into something to get it done. She has so much strength and sometimes I worry for her. Well, it's amazing because it confirms to me how relaxed I can be if she goes far from home, she will cope anywhere... She's a fighter!

Gifted hands

I don't think there is any skill more special than the ones we are born with. Too bad, some people were not born with the skills they want so they have to pay to learn it. This lady here was born with a skill and she loves and enjoy doing it even to the extent of upgrading to being better at it. If you've seen my hair styles, help me thank her... She's behind all of them, a really good and gifted hairstylist. Of course, she's gifted with others gifts because her native name is "Eseoghene meaning Gift from God" 😊

Beautiful

I don't think I have to say much before you'll agree with me that she is indeed a beautiful lady. She has always been beautiful from little baby, at least the pictures dad kept revealed that 😅 and I can say she got more beautiful with time and she is still growing so that means, a beauty was born on this day years back... Don't you think so? Yes, I know she's more beautiful than I am 😒 no need saying it to my face 😝 so just focus on the celebrant.

She isn't amazing in just three ways, this is me trying not to be so excited and flood one post with the vibe of "twenty posts in one" 🥲 so I'll appreciate if you'll leave your comments about what you find amazing about the celebrant (my sister 🥰).

Happy birthday sis! I love you, dad, mum and Bro loves you... And this song is for you 😉

Song Lyrics

*I pray for you

All of my Life

That you would be

My sun, my moon, my life

Now I testify You are so much more than I ever thought you be

Do you see my love*

*I can make the sun rise in the Westside

I can make you shine bright from the inside

If I have to do it for you*

*God bless the day you were born

Cos Baby when you show, things for my life don start to dey blow

And so I sing this for you*

*(Oh my baby)

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday o

I go dey sing am to you everyday

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday o

I go dey sing am to you everyday everyday everyday*

*Wetin you want

Say the word

You have my love

Another life Girl I will be happy to be your sister all over again*

*Ive done the walk

So you can fly

Make them Choke!

If them no like am

My Baby I will be there for you every milestone, Amen!*

*Celebration oh my baby, it's your day

Orin Hallelluyah lo ma ko everyday

Take your time, do your dance

And do it all day long

Jubilation o baby it is your day

Hallelujah lo ma shey everyday

It's your time Dance all night*

*(Oh my baby)

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday o

I go dey sing am to you everyday

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday o

I go dey sing am to you everyday, everyday, everyday*

*(Oh my baby)

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday o

I go dey sing am to you everyday

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday o

I go dey sing am to you everyday, everyday, everyday*

Lyrics source

I have one more gift for you but you'll get it when we see, just guess what it is while you wait for it to get to your hand 😅 it's yours anyways so you can choose not to guess. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING ❤️

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There is almost no song that doesn't get to me easily and I have no favourites when it comes to music but this particular song hit me differently and I thought of sharing it with any who would care to reflect on it with me.

I was supposed to submit the cover of the song as an entry to Hive Open Mic but decided to go for this song instead which I think suits perfectly for the theme. Having said that, this song got me reflecting on a lot of things.

I guess this is where listening carefully to song lyrics and letting it flow through comes in... I allowed the song get to me and it made me think so much about life and after life, what would be left behind.

Memories!!!

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That is the only thing we would leave behind when we die and the song made me understand once again that those memories can be bad or good depending on what you decide to leave behind. How you live your life will determine if people will remember that you were here and what you did while you were.

"I was here" By Beyonce is a song that gets one to reflect on things he or she has done or would do in life that when they die, won't have any regrets.... Most especially, how each and everyone of us has touch each others lives while we are living.

No need to die and have regrets of not doing the right thing when you had the opportunities, live your life right now by helping the world become a better place, die happy and those you left behind will remember and know that you were here according to Beyonce.

This is not intended to be a negative or pessimistic post, it is just for a reflection.

I did a cover of the song and I hope you enjoy it. Do reflect on the song lyrics more... That is the aim of the song.

Check out the lyrics here

Spanish

Casi no hay canción que no me llegue fácilmente y no tengo favoritos cuando se trata de música, pero esta canción en particular me impactó de manera diferente y pensé en compartirla con cualquiera que quisiera reflexionar conmigo.

Se suponía que debía enviar la versión de la canción como una entrada a Hive Open Mic, pero decidí optar por esta canción que creo se adapta perfectamente al tema. Habiendo dicho eso, esta canción me hizo reflexionar sobre muchas cosas.

Supongo que aquí es donde entra en juego escuchar atentamente las letras de las canciones y dejar que fluyan... Permití que la canción me afectara y me hizo pensar mucho sobre la vida y después de la vida, lo que quedaría atrás.

¡¡¡Recuerdos!!!

Fuente

Eso es lo único que dejaríamos atrás cuando muramos y la canción me hizo entender una vez más que esos recuerdos pueden ser malos o buenos dependiendo de lo que decidas dejar atrás. La forma en que vives tu vida determinará si la gente recordará que estuviste aquí y lo que hiciste mientras estuviste.

"I was here" de Beyonce es una canción que hace que uno reflexione sobre las cosas que ha hecho o haría en la vida de las que cuando muera no se arrepentirá... Muy especialmente, cómo todos y cada uno de nosotros hemos tocado la vida de los demás mientras vivimos.

No es necesario que mueras y te arrepientas de no haber hecho lo correcto cuando tuviste las oportunidades, vive tu vida ahora mismo ayudando al mundo a convertirse en un lugar mejor, muere feliz y aquellos que dejaste atrás recordarán y sabrán que estuviste aquí de acuerdo con Beyoncé.

Esta no pretende ser una publicación negativa o pesimista, es solo una reflexión.

Hice un cover de la canción y espero que lo disfruten. Reflexiona más sobre la letra de la canción... Ese es el objetivo de la canción.

Echa un vistazo a la letra aquí

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What will you do if it was you? I'll want a reply as a comment to my post please...

You're on the road walking and you came across a lady sick but doesn't bother to ask anyone for help, will you go to her and help her or at least ask what is wrong with her?

Or you're on your TV watching football match or zee world and an advert comes up asking for money to treat a sick child at the hospital who could die anytime soon... Will you send some money to the account number they showed on the screen or just wait for your program to continue because you feel your little effort won't change the world?

Answer those questions in the comment section or maybe answer it in your heart and I'm very sure everyone of us knows what is good and what isn't.

These questions aren't of my own exactly, I only paraphrased from this artist who I felt said it exactly what is affecting our world today. No one wants to help because they feel they'll be called fools for trying to help the world.

For the theme of this week "A better world for all" chosen by @daniky (you chose a very good theme, by the way) I searched out some good songs that not only talk about a better world but also how the world can be better and I chose this song.

"Change" by Carrie Underwood asked the right questions in her song to get us wondering if we really aren't the cause of us living a polluted world... Love is the greatest of all, if we could show that to each other no matter if we're related or not, this world be a better place.

Do not think you're a fool...

If you find yourself asking a stranger about their welfare.
If you call a number on the screen to wish someone well.
If you send your little effort (in money form) to a sick person.
If you say a little prayer in your house for a neighbour or a stranger.

Just do it and don't listen to what anyone would say about it because yes! It is the right thing to do and will make the world a better place for us all... Take the opportunities presented to you and reach out helping hands, it can be very fulfilling when you decide to do it.

With all that said, I'll let you read through the lyrics and hopefully you enjoy my presentation of the song as well.

Song Lyrics *What you gonna do with the thirty-six cents

Sticky with coke on your floorboard

When a woman on the street is huddled in the cold

On a sidewalk bench trying to keep warm

Do you call her over, hand her the change

Ask her story, ask her her name?

Or do you tell yourself*

*"You're just a fool, just a fool to believe you can change the world"

"You're just a fool, just a fool to believe you can change the world"*

*Oh, what you gonna do when you're watching TV

And an ad comes on, yeah, you know the kind

Flashing up pictures of a child in need

For a dime a day, you could save a life

Do you call the number, reach out a hand

Or do you change the channel, call it a scam?

Do you tell yourself*

*"You're just a fool, just a fool to believe you can change the world"

Don't listen to 'em when they say

"You're just a fool, just a fool to believe you can change the world"

Oh, the smallest thing can make all the difference

Love is alive, don't listen to 'em when they say

"You're just a fool, just a fool to believe you can change the world"*

*The world's so big, it can break your heart

And you just wanna help, not sure where to start

So you close your eyes

And send up a prayer into the dark*

*"You're just a fool, just a fool to believe you can change the world"

Don't listen to 'em when they say

"You're just a fool, just a fool to believe you can change the world"

Oh, the smallest thing can make all the difference

Love is alive, don't you listen to 'em when they say

"You're just a fool, just a fool to believe you can change the world"*

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Spanish

¿Qué harías si fueras tú? Quiero una respuesta como comentario a mi publicación, por favor...

Estás en el camino caminando y te encuentras con una señora enferma pero no se molesta en pedir ayuda a nadie, ¿Irás a ella y la ayudarás o al menos le preguntarás qué le pasa?

O estás en tu televisor viendo un partido de fútbol o Zee World y aparece un anuncio pidiendo dinero para tratar a un niño enfermo en el hospital que podría morir pronto... ¿Puedes enviar algo de dinero al número de cuenta que indicaron? la pantalla o simplemente esperar a que tu programa continúe porque sientes que tu pequeño esfuerzo no cambiará el mundo?

Responda esas preguntas en la sección de comentarios o tal vez responda en su corazón y estoy muy seguro de que todos sabemos qué es bueno y qué no.

Estas preguntas no son mías exactamente, solo parafraseé a este artista que sentí que dijo exactamente lo que está afectando a nuestro mundo hoy. Nadie quiere ayudar porque siente que los llamarán tontos por tratar de ayudar al mundo.

Para el tema de esta semana "Un mundo mejor para todos" elegido por @daniky (escogiste un muy buen tema, por cierto) busqué algunas buenas canciones que no solo hablaran de un mundo mejor sino también cómo el mundo puede ser mejor y elegí esta canción.

"Change" de Carrie Underwood hizo las preguntas correctas en su canción para que nos preguntáramos si realmente no somos la causa de que vivamos en un mundo contaminado... El amor es el más grande de todos, si pudiéramos demostrarlo. entre nosotros sin importar si estamos relacionados o no, este mundo sea un lugar mejor.

No creas que eres un tonto...

Si te encuentras preguntando a un extraño sobre su bienestar.
Si llamas a un número en la pantalla para desearle lo mejor a alguien.
Si envías tu pequeño esfuerzo (en forma de dinero) a una persona enferma.
Si dices una pequeña oración en tu casa por un vecino o un extraño.

Solo hazlo y no hagas caso a lo que nadie diga al respecto porque ¡sí! Es lo correcto y hará del mundo un lugar mejor para todos... Aprovecha las oportunidades que se te presentan y tiende manos amigas, puede ser muy gratificante cuando decides hacerlo.

Con todo lo dicho, te dejaré leer la letra y espero que también disfrutes de mi presentación de la canción.

Letras de canciones *¿Qué vas a hacer con los treinta y seis centavos?

Pegajoso con coca cola en tu piso

Cuando una mujer en la calle se acurruca en el frío

En un banco de la acera tratando de mantener el calor

¿La llamas, le das el cambio?

Pregúntale su historia, pregúntale su nombre.

O te dices a ti mismo *

*"Solo eres un tonto, solo un tonto por creer que puedes cambiar el mundo"

"Eres un tonto, solo un tonto por creer que puedes cambiar el mundo"*

*Oh, ¿qué vas a hacer cuando estés viendo la televisión?

Y aparece un anuncio, sí, ya sabes el tipo

Mostrando fotos de un niño necesitado

Por un centavo al día, podrías salvar una vida

¿Llamas al número, extiendes una mano?

¿O cambias de canal, lo llamas estafa?

te dices a ti mismo*

*"Solo eres un tonto, solo un tonto por creer que puedes cambiar el mundo"

No los escuches cuando dicen

"Eres un tonto, solo un tonto por creer que puedes cambiar el mundo"

Oh, la cosa más pequeña puede hacer toda la diferencia

El amor está vivo, no los escuches cuando dicen

"Eres un tonto, solo un tonto por creer que puedes cambiar el mundo"*

*El mundo es tan grande que puede romperte el corazón

Y solo quieres ayudar, no sabes por dónde empezar

Así que cierras los ojos

Y envía una oración a la oscuridad*

*"Solo eres un tonto, solo un tonto por creer que puedes cambiar el mundo"

No los escuches cuando dicen

"Eres un tonto, solo un tonto por creer que puedes cambiar el mundo"

Oh, la cosa más pequeña puede hacer toda la diferencia

El amor está vivo, no los escuches cuando dicen

"Eres un tonto, solo un tonto por creer que puedes cambiar el mundo"*

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A week to pour out emotions as suggested by the spotlight artist of Hive Open Mic and I'm here again with a song I think fits in very well to this week's theme. I tried so hard to create the sad atmosphere so every listener would feel it and I hope I did great in that.

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I couldn't stop thinking of this song when I saw the theme...

Someone like you by the beautiful Adele. I chose this song because she chose it as a song to bid her ex goodbye. Adele experienced a break up, her ex got married but she couldn't get over it so easily until after the song.

I think the song is so sad as she wishes to find someone else that is like her ex, making it obvious that he was a best for her but obviously she wasn't a best for him.

Who wishes to have their ex back in another person? What a sad wish!

Well, that shows how sad this song is... In the end, she wishes him well after trying to remind him of their past memories with the hope that he'd understand it isn't over for her. I haven't gone through such pain before but I felt it from listening to the song and singing it.

No need for much talk, I think the lyrics have done most of the explanations... I hope you enjoy my cover, thanks.

Song lyrics *I heard that you're settled down

That you found a girl and you're married now.

I heard that your dreams came true.

Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you.*

*Old friend, why are you so shy?

Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light.*

*I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited

But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.

I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded

That for me it isn't over.*

*Never mind, I'll find someone like you

I wish nothing but the best for you too

Don't forget me, I beg

I'll remember you said,

"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead,

Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"*

*You know how the time flies

Only yesterday was the time of our lives

We were born and raised

In a summer haze

Bound by the surprise of our glory days*

*I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited

But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.

I'd hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded

That for me it isn't over.*

*Never mind, I'll find someone like you

I wish nothing but the best for you too

Don't forget me, I beg

I'll remember you said,

"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead."*

*Nothing compares

No worries or cares

Regrets and mistakes

They are memories made.

Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?*

*Never mind, I'll find someone like you

I wish nothing but the best for you too

Don't forget me, I beg

I'll remember you said,

"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead,

Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead."*

Lyrics source

Spanish

Una semana para derramar emociones como sugiere el artista destacado de Hive Open Mic y aquí estoy de nuevo con una canción que creo que encaja muy bien con el tema de esta semana. Traté mucho de crear la atmósfera triste para que todos los oyentes la sintieran y espero haberlo hecho muy bien.

Imagen diseñada aquí

No podía dejar de pensar en esta canción cuando vi el tema...

Alguien como tú por la hermosa Adele. Elegí esta canción porque ella la eligió como canción para despedirse de su ex. Adele vivió una ruptura, su ex se casó pero no pudo superarlo tan fácilmente hasta después de la canción.

Creo que la canción es tan triste porque ella desea encontrar a alguien más que sea como su ex, lo que hace obvio que él era lo mejor para ella, pero obviamente ella no era lo mejor para él.

¿Quién desea volver a tener a su ex en otra persona? ¡Qué triste deseo!

Bueno, eso muestra lo triste que es esta canción... Al final, ella le desea lo mejor después de tratar de recordarle sus recuerdos pasados con la esperanza de que entienda que no ha terminado para ella. No había pasado por tanto dolor antes, pero lo sentí al escuchar la canción y cantarla.

No hace falta hablar mucho, creo que la letra ha hecho la mayor parte de las explicaciones... Espero que disfruten de mi versión, gracias.

Letras de canciones *Escuché que estás calmado

Que encontraste una chica y ahora estás casado.

Escuché que tus sueños se hicieron realidad.

Supongo que ella te dio cosas que yo no te di.*

*¿Viejo amigo, porqué eres tan tímido?

No es propio de ti contenerte o esconderte de la luz.*

*Odio aparecer de la nada sin ser invitado

Pero no podía mantenerme alejado, no podía luchar contra eso.

Esperaba que vieras mi cara y que te recordaran

Que para mi no ha terminado.*

*No importa voy a encontrar a alguien como tu

No deseo nada más que lo mejor para ti también

no me olvides te lo ruego

Recordaré que dijiste,

"A veces dura el amor pero a veces duele en cambio,

A veces dura en el amor pero a veces duele en cambio"*

*Sabes cómo el tiempo vuela

Sólo ayer fue el momento de nuestras vidas

Nacimos y crecimos

En una neblina de verano

Unidos por la sorpresa de nuestros días de gloria*

*Odio aparecer de la nada sin ser invitado

Pero no podía mantenerme alejado, no podía luchar contra eso.

Esperaba que vieras mi cara y que te recordaran

Que para mi no ha terminado.*

*No importa voy a encontrar a alguien como tu

No deseo nada más que lo mejor para ti también

no me olvides te lo ruego

Recordaré que dijiste,

"A veces el amor dura, pero a veces duele".*

*Nada se compara

Sin preocupaciones o cuidados

Remordimientos y errores

Son recuerdos hechos.

¿Quién hubiera sabido esto tendría un sabor agridulce?*

*No importa voy a encontrar a alguien como tu

No deseo nada más que lo mejor para ti también

no me olvides te lo ruego

Recordaré que dijiste,

"A veces dura el amor pero a veces duele en cambio,

A veces dura en el amor pero a veces duele."*

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This may be my first cover video here in this community but it isn't my first time singing on a screen and it gets more fun as I try to expand my reaches on Hive with my love for music.

I had planned to sing this song for a theme chosen on Hive Open Mic but couldn't practice it well enough for it... It's a song that fit into the theme "Prejudice" very well.

Beautiful, is a song by Christina Aguilera and it reflects on how people should accept themselves and not be affected by what others say or do to make them feel bad about their existence.

I specially have a liking to this song as I'm one of the many out there who tends to pay less value to oneself, I don't wish for that to continue because... I am beautiful!!!

I don't think there's a lot to say, listen to the song, read through the lyrics and let the words get through you... You'll know what I mean when I say I love the song and I hope you enjoy the rendition.

Song lyrics *Every day is so wonderful

Then suddenly it's hard to breathe

Now and then I get insecure

From all the pain, I'm so ashamed*

*I am beautiful no matter what they say

Words can't bring me down

I am beautiful in every single way

Yes, words can't bring me down... Oh no

So don't you bring me down today*

*To all your friends you're delirious

So consumed in all your doom

Trying hard to fill the emptiness

The pieces gone, left the puzzle undone

Is that the way it is?*

*You are beautiful no matter what they say

Words can't bring you down...oh no

You are beautiful in every single way

Yes, words can't bring you down, oh, no

So don't you bring me down today*

*No matter what we do

(No matter what we do)

No matter what we say

(No matter what we say)

We're the song inside the tune

Full of beautiful mistakes*

*And everywhere we go

(And everywhere we go)

The sun will always shine

(The sun will always, always shine)

And tomorrow we might wake on the other side*

*We are beautiful no matter what they say

Yes, words won't bring us down, no, no

We are beautiful in every single way

Yes, words can't bring us down, oh, no

So don't you bring me down today*

Lyrics source

Spanish

Este puede ser mi primer video de portada aquí en esta comunidad, pero no es la primera vez que canto en una pantalla y se vuelve más divertido a medida que trato de expandir mis alcances en Hive con mi amor por la música.

Tenía planeado cantar esta canción para un tema elegido en Hive Open Mic pero no pude practicar lo suficientemente bien para hacerlo... Es una canción que encaja muy bien con el tema "Prejudice".

Beautiful, es una canción de Christina y reflexiona sobre cómo las personas deben aceptarse a sí mismas y no dejarse afectar por lo que digan o hagan los demás para que se sientan mal por su existencia.

A mí especialmente me gusta esta canción ya que soy una de las tantas que tiende a darse menos valor a uno mismo, no deseo que eso continúe porque... ¡¡¡soy hermosa!!!

No creo que haya mucho que decir, escucha la canción, lee la letra y deja que las palabras te atraviesen... Sabrás lo que quiero decir cuando digo que me encanta la canción y espero que disfruten la interpretación.

Letras de canciones *Cada día es tan maravilloso

Entonces, de repente, es difícil respirar

De vez en cuando me siento inseguro

De todo el dolor, estoy tan avergonzado*

*Soy hermosa sin importar lo que digan

Las palabras no pueden derribarme

soy hermosa en todos los sentidos

Sí, las palabras no pueden derribarme... Oh no

Así que no me defraudes hoy*

*A todos tus amigos estas delirando

Tan consumido en toda tu perdición

Tratando de llenar el vacío

Las piezas se fueron, dejaron el rompecabezas deshecho

¿Es así?*

*Eres hermosa sin importar lo que digan

Las palabras no pueden derribarte... oh no

Tu eres bello de cualquier manera

Sí, las palabras no pueden derribarte, oh, no

Así que no me defraudes hoy*

*No importa lo que hacemos

(No importa lo que hacemos)

No importa lo que digamos

(No importa lo que digamos)

Somos la canción dentro de la melodía

Lleno de hermosos errores*

*Y dondequiera que vayamos

(Y donde quiera que vayamos)

El sol siempre brillará

(El sol siempre, siempre brillará)

Y mañana podríamos despertar del otro lado*

*Somos hermosos sin importar lo que digan

Sí, las palabras no nos derribarán, no, no

Somos hermosos en todos los sentidos.

Sí, las palabras no pueden derribarnos, oh, no

Así que no me defraudes hoy*

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When I saw this week's theme, two thoughts came to my mind... How did you know my feelings at the moment? @osmely you chose just the right theme and it felt like you were asking me directly to make an entry for this since it concerns me so much.

And another thought that came to mind was that "I've got no other song to share for this theme aside this particular one". My dad would always play the songs of Westlife at home but I got to have this particular one in my phone a few weeks back.

I've been singing along until I got to sing it better and you will agree with me that this week's theme came in right on time.

I've been away from my family for more than two months now, I know it's not long enough compared to some but it is still long because I know the love and care I enjoy when I'm with them.

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So I chose this song to dedicate to my family and also let them know that I value what I have with them whenever I'm around them. Being away from family brings out the love more, so I've noticed.

They say, you never know what you have until you lose it.

I didn't lose my family but being away from them and rarely seeing them is something that has taught me more to appreciate their love towards me which I find myself feeling okay to just enjoy without appreciating each one of my family members.

Westlife sang the song "Home" to show how people live far away from their family but always look forward to the day they will go back home to meet their family, some even give up and just go back home... As in the lyrics, "Things may just be going all right until you leave home" I agree with that totally.

I really can't wait to go home once again, here is a song to that feeling 😊

Song lyrics *Another summer day

Has come and gone away

In Paris and Rome

But I wanna go home

Mm*

*Maybe surrounded by

A million people, I

Still feel all alone

I just want to go home

Oh I miss you, you know*

*And I've been keeping all the letters

That I wrote to you

Each one a line or two

I'm fine baby, how are you?

Well I would send them but

I know that it's just not enough

The words were cold and flat

And you deserve more, than that*

*Another airplane

Another sunny place

I'm lucky, I know

But I wanna go home

I've got to go home*

*Let me go home

I'm just too far

From where you are

I gotta come home

Let me go home

I've had my run

Baby, I'm done

I wanna come home*

*And I feel just like, I'm living

Someone else's life

It's like I just stepped outside

When everything was going right

And I know just why you could not come along with me

'Cause this was not your dream

But you always believed in me*

*Another winter day

Has come and gone away

In either Paris and Rome

And I wanna go home

I miss you, you know*

*Let me go home

I've had my run

Baby, I'm done

I wanna go home

Let me go home

It'll all be alright

I'll be home tonight

I'm coming back home*

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Spanish

Cuando vi el tema de esta semana, dos pensamientos me vinieron a la mente... ¿Cómo supiste mis sentimientos en este momento? @osmely, elegiste el tema correcto y sentí que me estabas pidiendo directamente que hiciera una entrada para esto ya que me preocupa mucho.

Y otro pensamiento que me vino a la mente fue que "No tengo otra canción para compartir de este tema aparte de esta en particular". Mi papá siempre ponía las canciones de Westlife en casa, pero hace unas semanas tuve esta en particular en mi teléfono.

Estuve cantando hasta que logré cantar mejor y estarán de acuerdo conmigo en que el tema de esta semana llegó justo a tiempo.

He estado lejos de mi familia por más de dos meses, sé que no es suficiente en comparación con algunos, pero aún lo es porque sé el amor y el cuidado que disfruto cuando estoy con ellos.

La imagen es mía y está diseñada aquí

Así que elegí esta canción para dedicársela a mi familia y también hacerles saber que valoro lo que tengo con ellos cuando estoy cerca de ellos. Estar lejos de la familia hace aflorar más el amor, así lo he notado.

Dicen que nunca sabes lo que tienes hasta que lo pierdes.

No perdí a mi familia, pero estar lejos de ellos y verlos rara vez es algo que me ha enseñado más a apreciar su amor hacia mí, lo cual me siento bien para simplemente disfrutar sin apreciar a cada uno de los miembros de mi familia.

Westlife cantó la canción "Home" para mostrar cómo las personas viven lejos de su familia, pero siempre esperan con ansias el día en que volverán a casa para encontrarse con su familia, algunos incluso se dan por vencidos y simplemente regresan a casa... Como en la letra, "Las cosas pueden ir bien hasta que te vayas de casa" Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con eso.

Realmente no puedo esperar para volver a casa una vez más, aquí hay una canción para ese sentimiento 😊

Letras de canciones *Otro día de verano

ha venido y se ha ido

En París y Roma

Pero quiero ir a casa

mm*

*Tal vez rodeado de

Un millón de personas, yo

Todavía me siento solo

solo quiero irme a casa

Oh, te extraño, ya sabes*

*Y he estado guardando todas las cartas

que te escribi

Cada uno una línea o dos

Estoy bien bebé, ¿cómo estás tú?

Bueno, yo los enviaría, pero

Sé que no es suficiente

Las palabras eran frías y planas.

Y te mereces más que eso*

*Otro avión

Otro lugar soleado

tengo suerte, lo se

Pero quiero ir a casa

tengo que irme a casa*

*Déjame ir a casa

estoy demasiado lejos

Desde donde está

tengo que volver a casa

Déjame ir a casa

he tenido mi carrera

Cariño, he terminado

quiero volver a casa*

*Y siento que estoy viviendo

la vida de otra persona

Es como si acabara de salir

Cuando todo iba bien

Y sé por qué no pudiste venir conmigo

Porque este no era tu sueño

Pero siempre creíste en mí*

*Otro día de invierno

ha venido y se ha ido

En París y Roma

Y quiero ir a casa

Te extraño, sabes*

*Déjame ir a casa

he tenido mi carrera

Cariño, he terminado

quiero ir a casa

Déjame ir a casa

todo estará bien

estaré en casa esta noche

Estoy volviendo a casa*

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Hello to everyone!!!

It's another week of sounds and melody, I'm so excited about this week's theme as it allowed me sing a song I had always loved since I learnt about it. The whole singing thing on Hive is getting more fun for me and I'm so loving it, I hope to continue and also improve in my way of singing through this way.

Theme for this week is "MI Felicidad" which in English means "My happiness" and I decided to a song by Coco Jones titled "So Good To Be Home".

Why did I choose this song? It's a song sang by a girl who had been away from Worshipping God in His house and finally comes back to worship with so much happiness and gratefulness.

I can't explain the happiness I do feel whenever I'm in God's house with his people (The church) but it is my greatest happiness and I wish to keep spending time in His house until the very end.

I enjoyed singing this song and I hope you will enjoy it too. Do let me know if there is any corrections I need to take or drop your good compliments to encourage my journey of music.

Song Lyrics Oh yeah oh yeah

*With reverence I enter into this holy place

A home that's like no other full of mercy, love and grace

I know it's been a long time, I've never felt that far

'Cause You were always on my mind, and You were always in my heart*

*It's so good to be home, where I know that I belong

Inside this house of love, with a family so strong

And I'm here to worship and pour out my offering

In the presence of His love, I'm never alone*

*It's so good to be (home, home) home (home, sweet home)

So good to be (home, home) home (home, sweet home)*

*I know I'm always welcome into these open arms

When all of us are gathered, He shot a light into the dark

This home is where my heart is and it's always been that way

'Cause you're forever by my side and I know I'm here to stay*

*So good to be home, where I know that I belong

Inside this house of love, with a family so strong

And I'm here to worship and pour out my offering

In the presence of His love, I'm never alone*

It's so good to be (home, home) home (home, sweet home)

*And by faith we believe and proclaim our deepest love

To give our everything, everything to above and beyond us

And when it's cold outside, it's always warm right here

Yeah*

*It's so good to be (home, home) home (home, sweet home)

Oh it's so good to be (home, home) home (home, sweet home)*

*It's so good to be home, where I know that I belong

Inside this house of love, with a family so strong

And I'm here to worship and pour out my offering

In the presence of His love, I'm never alone*

*It's so good to be (home, home) home (home, sweet home)

So good to be (home, home) home (home, sweet home)*

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Making this entry right now gives me so much joy because I had actually thought I wouldn't be able to due to an health issue I had through this week... But here I am doing the best I could for what I love doing... Singing.

This week's theme "Prejudice" had me thinking really hard on songs I know if they fall into it's category. You won't believe that I had been practicing a new song I found out about until yesterday but changed my mind about the song... Didn’t want to sound unprepared.

So maybe I'll sing that song someday here. For now, let's focus on the song I finally chose to use in sharing my view of the week's theme.

Look at me by Keke Palmer

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A song I got to know from a movie titled "Rags" and this movie showed how sad a musician could be if not allowed to do their music in the way they can and make impact.

Who says what musicians wear is as important as what they sing?

They are musicians obviously, that means their songs come first and they should be allowed to express themselves in their music. The movie show how a young musician stood up to her father and changed his belief about her as a musician with more of fashion sense and updates.

The song "Look at me" is all about her proving to the world that she's a better musician than what they think she is and their belief won't change her... The song also points to all who feel less or unimportant to take a bold step and prove the world wrong.

Lyrics *Beauty in the mirror

You see what I see

I can see all that you want from me

I hear something strong, yeah!

It sounds like my name

But if I answer

Are you talking to me?*

*You say the sun's brighter

The moonlights behind ya

The world's a playground

Pick a ride and you'll see*

*Sometimes you'll go up and

Sometimes you'll go down then

Sometimes you must fly

So that you can be free*

*When you feel you took your last breath

I promise you got more left

There's a chance if you take it

Don't be afraid to just dance*

*Look, look at me now! (Look at me now)

I'm starting to be stronger

There's no time to stop now, no!*

*Oh! I'm touching the clouds

I'm flying higher and higher

I'm not trying to come down*

*Can you look at me now?

Can you look at me now?*

*Nothing's impossible

The spark is in you

Light up the whole world

And just look, look, look at me now*

*When I look up at the stars

Even though they maybe far away

It's OK, I can reach them

Won't ever change who I am

I'll make the world understand me

From beginning to end, to end!*

Oooohhhh!

*Look, look at me now! (Look at me now)

I'm starting to be stronger

There's no time to stop now, no!*

*Oh! I'm touching the clouds (I'm touching the clouds)

I'm flying higher and higher

I'm not trying to come down*

*Can you look at me now?

Can you look at me now?*

*Nothing's impossible

The spark is in you

Light up the whole world

And just look, look, look at me now*

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Wait a minute!

You might want to know that this is my first time entering for Hive Open Mic show.

I thought I should announce that before you watch the video and that is if you haven't watched it already 😒 just please be constructive with any criticism 😂 I'll accept all of it!

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I can't count the number of times I had to redo the video until I got this one, you don't want to imagine how the other videos were before this 😂 I almost cried. Well, that's needed for the theme of this week, isn't it?

I want to specially thank the person behind this week's theme "Love Hurts" and that is no other person than @khaleesii who has been pressuring me to start making videos on Hive since I had been parading that I can sing 😆 well, the deed has been done and I hope I get encouraged enough to make another.

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This week's theme "Love Hurts" actually reminded me of a movie I once saw some time ago and how much I loved the movie. The movie titled "Love strung" show more about how much some people wishes to feel loved again and how hurtful it can be to see the one you love cheat on you.

The song "How can i remember to forget?" was sang by the lead actress (Sara Paxton) who was about getting married but caught her to be husband cheating on her... Well, she found out later that she saw wrongly.

That aside, she sang a very touching song and I thought I should do a cover of it for this week's theme. Do have a watch and let me know what you think and how you would want me to improve... It's my first time!!!

Special thanks to my sister for the background encouragement and to all the great singers I've been spying on to learn one or two from, you all are amazing... I think we should have a "Hive Musical Industry" offline for you all... Music world will surely feel a huge difference with it, what do you think? 😂

Don't mind me, back to my entry for the week... Go and watch and take the *thanks for watching" after that hehe

I'll be happy to read your comments and reply accordingly...

Song Lyrics

*So I guess it's over, there's nothing left to say

Take the ring off my finger and just call it a day

Thought we had forever, but that was yesterday

You're such a liar, wish I saw it on your face*

*But you did it so well

Can somebody just tell me how...?*

*How can I remember to forget?

When my heart just won't let me

Make myself un-love you, tell me that it's not true

I know all the reasons, I just can't believe them

And pretend we never met

How can I remember to forget?*

*Wish that I could hate you, so I could

Let you go. Wish I never met

The one I want the most

I could fill an ocean, with all the tears I've cried

Tell me you were joking, just a dream I had last night*

*But I'm wide awake and

I want you so much right now*

*How can I remember to forget

These emotions and all the plans we made?

Like we never happened, make my heart un-break

I know we're clearly over but I just don't know how

How can I remember to forget?

When my heart just won't let me

Make myself un-love you, tell me that it's not true

I know all the reasons, I just can't believe them

And pretend we never met

How can I remember to forget?

Forget

Oh*

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Sometimes we hear words like "Swimming is not my thing" or "Reading is not my thing". If I'm to say something that's my thing, I'll say "Birthdays are my thing" I hope that English is correct 😅 Just get the sense out of it... I love birthdays!!!

Well, not from childhood but I can remember very well that I started getting excited about my birthdays from my sixteenth birthday because of the whole "Sweet sixteen" wahala. I didn't do much on my sixteenth birthday but from that time on, my birthdays only got more merrier.

I wish I could explain how all my birthdays were celebrated from my sixteenth birthday till the last one, then you'd be able to see that I've had so many memorable birthdays. Why am I smiling while writing this? I'm getting excited just for talking about my birthday... That's my love for birthdays.

Birthdays celebration are ways of showing gratefulness regardless of how small you celebrate it. I could just have my favorite banga soup prepared with chicken then eat it with nice starch on my birthday and I'll call it a memorable birthday 😋... That's because it's more than just a celebration to me - I'm getting older and growing to becoming the lady I want to be.

Let me say one silly thing here. I get a little scared when I'm about hitting a new age - Oh I'm becoming old! Those are my words with all seriousness 🤣. But my most memorable birthday didn't make me feel that way.

My most memorable birthday is the one I celebrated this year - July 24th

Where do I start from? Even the preparation to the birthday was so memorable for me and the process during the birthday threw me into continuous excitement even after the birthday, I got so many surprises from my friends and so much love from my family.

I made a video to show you more of how my memorable birthday was celebrated but I'll just add here how that birthday made me feel:

It changed my perspective on a lot of things
It made me feel what being independent is - I guess you won't understand how but I spent happily on that birthday unlike other birthdays where I had to wait for mum and dad to give me some allowances
It gave me beautiful reviews from close friends that left a mark in my heart
It made me love myself more
It gave me memories I would love to keep through all my other birthdays coming up

That birthday was my most memorable one and I can already feel that my next birthday would be more memorable and I'll keep saving those memories in my heart.

Do watch the video to have some nice views of the memorable birthday @merit.ahama is talking about... Did I just tag myself? I nor sure

This is my entry for the Hive naija contest, you should join us and participate by telling us how your most memorable birthday was spent. HERE is a link to the Contest post, have fun.

Thanks for reading, visit for more of my blogs

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This is the second task for ten newbies initiative and we were asked to make a video using 3speak.

This initiative has made me discover a new blogging site which is 3speak and I plan to make more videos in subsequent timesI as I had so much fun making the video for this task.

This will be my first video on Hive and I hope to make more videos in the future as I grow on Hive.

In the task we're asked to talk about:

My favorite Hobby

How I can monetize my hobby with my Hive blog

Mention content creators in my niche

Talking about what I love to do most gives me so much joy and thanks to this initiative, I get to express myself more about my favorite hobby.

I have so many plans for my hobby now and in the future. You want to know them? Watch the video, I will appreciate feedbacks about what you think of my hobby and my video making skill.

I want to also use this medium to thank the organizers of this initiative @aliento @tripode @starstrings01 @theycallmedan for the continuous support. We're almost at the end of the May batch and I have improved a lot, thanks to all my supporters.

Thanks for reading, can't wait to read your comments on my video.

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