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Mumma I hope you’re doing well
Sorry about the noise in the background
I’m just running out the house
To head to the recording studio
I can’t wait for you to hear this music you know
And I can’t wait to share it with the world
But you first obviously
Anyway listen I just wanted to send
This quick voice note because
I’m just having a moment and erm
I just wanna give thanks for everything
That you did for Nadine Jordan and I
Growing up you know you were the best
Mum a child could ever want
Anyways I love you I miss you
And I’ll speak to you soon yeah
Peace love and light as always
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Superhero
04:37
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I was about 2 years old
When I first fell in love
With the sound of the beat
Mumma would play soulful songs
While cleaning up the house
And cooking us food to eat
Anita Baker with her deep jazzy tone
I remember the Rapture album being on repeat
Marvin Gaye singing What's Going On
That was the soundtrack of my youth
From SE15 Loder Street
Ya see daddy was gone
She taught us right from wrong
And what true love means
When I would cry from his wrongs
She’d say baby be strong
Protected my heart for me
Mumma is a hero
From the heavens of the cosmos
Mumma is a superhero
No one can compete
My number one hero to me
See I was about 10 years old
When I used to ride the public bus alone to school
Cos Mumma held down a full time job
While at the same time studying at college too
She was my first role model
Showed me through dedication &
Hard work what you can do
She overcame all of her obstacles
Whatever got in her way she would
Fight her way through
Single parent 3 kids
Raised from out the pits
Made sure we never went hungry
Daddy was a no show
Mumma played both roles
Gave us shelter, clothes and food to eat
Mumma is a hero
From the heavens of the cosmos
Mumma is a superhero
No one can compete
My number one hero to me
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Rockin’ London City
02:49
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Roaming around all that I knew
Just ain’t the same to me
Same old town but it’s changed
From how it used to be
Six years passed since that day
That I packed my bags
This place has got a brand new beat
Feels like I’m treading on an unfamiliar ground
But I still recognize the colour and the sound
And though it seems you didn’t want me anymore
I’m the one who knows how to unlock your door
Ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo
Here in London city
Ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo
Rockin’ London city
Ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo
Where the streets are gritty
Here in London city
I made it out searching about
Looking for pastures green
Hoping to flee these cobbled streets
They took it out of me
Breaking down my soul
When I’m just trying to hold on
I finally found a brand new peace
Feels like I’m treading on an unfamiliar ground
But still I recognize the colour and the sound
Now I come back to you stronger than before
I’m the one who knows how to unlock your door
Ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo oooo
Here in London city
Ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo
Rockin’ London city
Ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo
Where the streets are gritty
Here in London city
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Can’t Be Replaced
04:20
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I never thought that I would write this song
I've been around for way too long
I'm thinking that I may have missed my chance
Mmmm hmmm
Mmmm hmmm
I spilled my heart out on the floor
Watch me bleed yes I’m insecure
I still hear your voice echo through these walls
Mmmm hmmm
Mmmm hmmm
Until this day
I’ve always kept these feelings to myself
Tripping off the power that you’ve held
But as hard as I try I can’t escape
Until this day
This regret is eating me away
Holding onto the things I should of said
But as hard as I try you can’t be replaced
Maybe I don’t have much to say
I’ve lived a good life anyway
But even so it’s never easy
That’s why I write these songs
Until this day
I’ve always kept these feelings to myself
Tripping off the power that you’ve held
But as hard as I try I can’t escape
Until this day
This regret is eating me away
Holding onto the things I should of said
But as hard as I try you can’t be replaced
Shoulda said I loved ya
Wish I could of said it
Showed you I cared but I
Didn’t get a chance to
While I still had you
Now that you’re gone
No longer here
I should of done a lot things
While I had you next to me
Hmmmm
Until this day
Been walking around with Secrets in my head
All those precious words I should of shared
But as hard as I cry you can’t be replaced
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Can’t let go and I don't know where we're going
But all I know is I’m sticking for the ride
Help me lord cos I’m drowning in my worries
But I know it’ll be alright
I pray I see where this journey takes me
Keep on breathing
We could be all that we want
Or we could want more than enough
Not everything that we desire will do us right
Hope to see another day don't wish your life all away
Take ya time take it slow and we'll make it home
One day we'll make it home
Deep down I know I know this ends in glory
So I stayed the line and I’m keeping up the fight
All my fear and the weight I had to carry
I’m nearly home I can see the morning light
I pray I reach where this journey takes me
Keep on breathing make it there alive
Will my spirit keep me up on my feet
Hold on keep on make it home alive
Ohh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Ohh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Ohh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Ohh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
We could be all that we want
Or we could want more than enough
Not everything that we desire will do us right
Hope to see another day don't wish your life all away
Take ya time take it slow and we'll make it home
One day we'll make it home
Can’t let go and I don't know where we're going
But all I know is I’m sticking for the ride
Help me lord cos I’m drowning in my worries
But I know it’ll be alright
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6. |
Calloused Heart
04:04
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Distant memories
In the back of my head
Insecurities
Won’t let me rest
Maybe I’ll apologize
Forgive myself
Stop holding onto everything
And bid it farewell
Only you can soften my calloused heart
Only you can give me the strength to restart
It’s clear now in hindsight
And that’s what they say
I never thought I’d ever find love again
Been in my own way
Maybe I’ll apologize
Forgive myself
Stop holding onto everything
And bid it farewell
Only you can soften my calloused heart
Only you can give me the strength to restart
Precious time
Lost so much
Dwelling on the past
You calm my mind
With your love
Only you can soften my calloused heart
Only you can give me the strength to restart
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7. |
Love So Divine
03:33
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This road stretches to horizons
I been driving it for days
Staring out of weary eyes
Through the dusty haze
Longing for the time
That I can give up these rootless ways yeah
If I were ever to lose your love
My life would be out of phase
I’d rather be dead than be alone
To hear your voice softly down the phone
And have your love there for me at home
Can’t live without you
Gotta shout about you
So Imma lay it all on the line
I want to be with you for all time
A heavenly love that’s so divine
Can’t live without you
Gotta shout about you
I believe in second chances
And from you I will not stray
And if I were to mess this up
I couldn’t live another day
This love that I’m laying down
Comes with solidarity
I wanna be that better man
That I promised you I’d be
I’d rather be dead than be alone
To hear your voice softly down the phone
And have your love there for me at home
Can’t live without you
Gotta shout about you
So Imma lay it all on the line
I want to be with you for all time
A heavenly love that’s so divine
Can’t live without you
Gotta shout about you
Life is meant to be shared
With the one you truly love
Leave our troubles far behind
And let our hearts follow the sun
Life is meant to be shared
With the one you truly love ooooh ooh oh
I’d rather be dead than be alone
To hear your voice softly down the phone
And have your love there for me at home
Can’t live without you
Gotta shout about you
So Imma lay it all on the line
I want to be with you for all time
A heavenly love that’s so divine
Can’t live without you
Gotta shout about you
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IAMTHELIVING Vancouver, British Columbia
Juno award nominee IAMTHELIVING, hails from Peckham, London England, but now calls Vancouver BC, Canada his home. A distinct voice that stands alone, and the ability to create music that speaks volumes. Singer, songwriter, Producer, visionary & all-round performer, his stage presence and creative drive echo many great artists who have come before him. ... more
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