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SUNCHILD EP

by SIJI

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(Chat) VERSE Danfo tires screeching Okada rider bleeding Area boys stand by watching Another scene in Lagos Bus packed full to bursting Go slow lines unending “Repent or die”, someone’s screaming On the bus to Lagos Mosquito sirens are wailing On my blood they’re feeding Generator noise never ceases Sleepless nights in Lagos BRIDGE U’d Better watch your back, hold your nerve – (dem dey come) They’re gonna stop ‘n search u for a buck – (comot for car) Chop and quench, look and laugh – (chop and quench) Chase those dreams, don’t you fuss – (adjust yourself) U better climb that bridge to beat that rush – (go slow time) Stare and stare but don’t you touch – (comot your eye) Talk the talk and swagger your strut – (swagger your waka) Here in Lagos town VERSE The twilight calls to prayer On my soul so soothing Count me worthy, make me strong to last yet Another day in Lagos My sister’s broke and scheming Their big fat nyashes swinging Another Gucci bag needs filling She’s breaking hearts in Lagos Big men standing tall and oppressing On the streets of Lagos Holy Rollers preaching and a singing On the streets of Lagos Everybody’s hustling to survive Yet another day in Lagos AD LIB Someone take me to Lagos .... PERSONNEL Lead Vocals, Wurlitzer, Minimoog, Organ, Drums, Sekere, Agidigbo & Percussion; SIJI Opening Chat; Jahstix Dadson & Kunle Ade Background Vocals; Des Gordon, SIJI Bass; Bill Lee Drums; Siji, Bill Lee Congas; Kunle Ade Electric Guitar; Keziah Jones, Femi 'Smart' Saani Tenor Saxophone; LaRon Land Trumpet; Kafele Bandele Trombone; Mark Williams Horns Arranged by LaRon Land & SIJI Recorded at Bill's Haven, NJ Bashiri's Sanctuary, NY GPK Studio's, Lagos
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HOOK Children of the sun Lift your heads up to the skies Children of the sun Lift your heads up to the skies VERSE Your time to shine has come Unite together as one Set aside your differences To celebrate the gift of life HOOK Children of the sun Lift your heads up to the skies Your place in this world Can never be denied VERSE Arise you blessed souls Pay no heed to the lies you’re told Cast aside your fears and your doubts Remain hopeful when u go without BRIDGE Take a good look in the mirror You’d find the answers to great unknowns Listen to the voice within your heart You’ve got love on your side Let it reign let it shine HOOK 2 Children of the sun Lift your heads up to the skies Children of the sun Keep your eyes upon on the prize Children of the sun Seek the truth within your life It will set you free From the pain that’s deep inside Children of the sun today… REFRAIN And if you just close your eyes You’d feel the love inside Walk right through love’s open door spread your wings apart and fly REPEAT CHORUS TO FADE
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HOOK This must be love, love, love This must be love, love, your love This must be love And it’s found a way into my heart (This must be love) This must be love it’s got me feeling this way Said it must be love making me stronger each day This must be love cause you’re always on my mind (This must be love) This must be love pushing dark clouds aside Said it must be love got me scaling great heights Some kinda special just the way I feel inside REFRAIN It’s making me scream your name So tongue tied for days I tremble inside when I’m close enough to touch u I yearn for more When I look deep into your eyes HOOK II. (Your precious love) Your precious love makes me swell up with pride You better believe I’ve got nothing to hide girl This sacred feeling makes me hold my head up high This special feeling’s got me hung up on you For better or worse I’ve got nothing to lose I feel so favored just to have you here in my life, girl…. REFRAIN It’s got me acting the fool Takes away my blues Makes me greedy for more Of your warm ‘n tender touch I yearn to belong Eternally by your side This must be love....
4.
I. It’s in the way you make my heart sing when close by And the way you look so deep into my eyes Could be the way you make me linger my goodbyes Or that special burst of magic I get to feel when u smile HOOK It’s in the way u show it How much u care When u hold me It’s the way u make me feel, girl U put a smile on my heart The special way your laughter Lights up my soul with music It’s in the way u make me feel You put a smile on my heart II. Could be the way you wrap your arms around my soul Or just the way say my name over the phone It’s in the way u make me tingle when we touch (each other) When we melt into each other I just can’t seem to get enough Oooh, of your love……. REPEAT HOOK BRIDGE When u cast a knowing glance my way You make me feel so good inside Yes you do
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HOOK I wish to remain right here in your arms yes i do girl yes I do I wish to remain right here by your side VERSE It seems like a lifetime ago When I stormed out your door Vowing to never come back Far too soon, I walked away Though your love was mine to take Darling won’t you take me back Cause I wish to return HOOK In your arms By your side I wish to remain I wish to remain right here in your arms To remain Verse Only yesterday I took a glance back your way But something inside held me back Like a moth drawn to a flame In your arms I burn to stay Darling won’t you take me back Oceans may stand far between us We could be heavenly miles far apart The longing inside never seems to subside Darling won’t you take me back Cause I wish to return…… HOOK in your arms I wish to remain I wish to remain right here by in your arms To remain OUTRO I wish to belong with you I wish to remain with you I'll give the world and more just to stay right here with you to remain.... hear me calling out your name girl I wanna get next to you woman said I've been far away too long from your loving I wanna get next to you I wish to remain right here in your arms I wish to remain right here in your arms ....

about

Two and a half decades ago I left my ancestral home of Lagos, Nigeria for greener pastures in the west, settling first in the UK and much later the United States. I have recently undertaken tentative steps to revisit my childhood past over the last couple of years in a bid to realign self and to forge closer ties with folks that mean the world to me and a country that continues to nurture and inspire me.

Sunchild (EP) forms part of an entire album of material I wrote and recorded over the course of my repeated trips back to Lagos. In a form of catharsis, I got to relive the many highs and lows of my journey in song.

It's been a quite a revealing journey and one I'm musically richer for. Over time I've come to learn that 'Home' lies within oneself.

'Siji

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released November 11, 2014

Written, arranged and produced by SIJI
Co-produced by Bill Lee
Mastered by tony Dawsey

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