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Hello Folks. This is a lyric I wrote right in the middle of the post election violence in my country Kenya, between December 2007 and February 2008. I later twisted it to serve as a song for world peace. What are your thoughts?

"AMANI" is a Kiswahili word (National language in Kenya and most parts of East Africa) that means Peace


Verse One
God created us a people of diversity
Not a people of adversity
Too long Mankind we’ve been fussing and fighting
Too much bloodshed in Africa

Chorus
Amani Amani Amani
Means peace and we need it right now
Amani Amani Amani
Our children want to play together
Amani Amani Amani
Equal rights and justice to all the people

Verse Two
Together we can all say no to racism
We can say no to tribalism
There is a brutal war in the Middle East
War in Europe and war in Asia

Chorus
Amani Amani Amani
Means peace and we need it right now
Amani Amani Amani
Our children want to play together
Amani Amani Amani
Equal rights and justice to all the people

Verse Three
Politics doesn’t have to be dirty tricks
Inciting the youth with hate speech
We should learn to love one another
We should care about each other

Chorus
Amani Amani Amani
Means peace and we need it right now
Amani Amani Amani
Our children want to play together
Amani Amani Amani
Equal rights and justice to all the people

Bridge
You could have wronged me
I could have wronged you, but
This is the time to forgive and move as one

Chorus
Amani Amani Amani
Means peace and we need it right now
Amani Amani Amani
Our children want to play together
Amani Amani Amani
Equal rights and justice to all the people

Copyright © 2009 Francis Juma


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Frankie,

This is a great message.. Since it isn't a lyric comprised of a standard rhyme scheme, it would be alot easier to evaluate by listening, but I think the message is appropriate, and well stated. what type of music is this written for?

..."Amani" to you.

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Hi Kenneth

Thanks so much for the comments. I am essentially a reggae artist, though I can write for other genres. is a reggae song that I have taken time to write and rewrite - and I guess I am rewriting again at the moment!

It pains my heart when I think of the children of Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Georgia, Philipines where there is relatively no peace as compared to other places of the world. I remember clearly the horrible post election violence in Kenya and it moves me to tears!

That is why I wrote this song! I hope in a reggae (protest style) someone will care to listen. I am almost going to the studio to do a demo of this one. I will let you listen once it is ready brother! Cheers!


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HiYa Brother Frankie!

This sings well in my head tonight! GREAT Bridge...it's overall VERY Good Sentiment/should be a Good One for ya when it's recorded.

Good Luck with More Peace in 2009...and all your songs, Amigo!

Big Guy-Hug,
Stan

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Hello Stan

Happy New Year!

Thanks so much for the comments! Am in the studio tomorrow starting reggae work on this lyric that deeply touches my heart and soul. It gives me memories!

Cheers


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I like the message of the song. I think it could benefit from more rhyme - not enough to make it feel contrived, for instance: when reading

Amani Amani Amani
Means peace and we need it right now
Amani Amani Amani
Our children want to play together
Amani Amani Amani
Equal rights and justice to all the people

I read.

Amani Amani Amani
Means to have peace and we need it forever
Amani Amani Amani
Our children just want to be playing together
Amani Amani Amani
Equal rights and justice for all!

something like that

Keep writing about the conflict; I think it is a great source to write meaningful lyrics.

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Hi FASTLIKETREE

Thanks so much for the helpful comments. I am still rewriting the lyric. Let me consider your thoughts and see what comes up. Thanks once again and cheers!


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Hi FASTLIKETREE

Thanks so much for the helpful comments. I am still rewriting the lyric. Let me consider your thoughts and see what comes up. Thanks once again and cheers!


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this is very good one..i love the way you have convayed the message..

keep writting

~NEO~


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Thank you very much for the compliments neoism. You seem relatively new to the boards. I haven't seen your posts much but thank you so much and feel free to share ideas! You can even email me. I love making friends!


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I'd LOVE to hear you play this live, there is just nothing like a reggae show outdoors with a large crowd....


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Hi Sam Wilson

How have you been for such a long, long time? Thanks so much for the comments. I am halfway done with this song and very soon you will hear it for sure. Thanks so much!


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I really liked the first 2 lines in verse 3. It's well written, and the subject could use alot more songs like this.

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Thanks so much for the comments. I have actually been away from the boards but am back. I appreciate your viewws.


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