Ubuntu
Ubuntu (I Am Because We Are)
A song that builds on the theme of ubuntu, by which our very existence is defined in part by the existence of those around us. We cannot truly BE, unless those around us are able BE as well.
For this song, and for the first time, ShantiMaya has set down the guitar and the harmonium and make this offering featuring overlaid vocals together with the beautiful sounds of the kora as played by our musical friend Gary Diggins.
i am because we are
i am because we are
i am because we are
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(we are, we are)
we all are fireflies
who paint the night
with inner dreams and
precious sparks of light
to be alive
is not just what we do
but how we see
how we dream ideas yet to be
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(we are, we are)
our inspirations come
from every place
from those around us
holding sacred space
and so we learn
we are a forest
not just lonely trees
i live within you
as you exist in me
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(we are, we are . . .)
to share the path we walk
is how we grow
with souls around us
knowing all we know
they fill our cups
and spread the wings we need
to fly so high
for in the end we are
because we are
i am because we are
i am because we are
i am because we are, we are, we are
i am because we are
i am because we are
we are because we are
we are, we are
we are, we are
we are, we are
i am
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