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"No Words" is a West African influenced song with a rhythmic underlining of robust syncopation. Niya counter acts these rhythms by singing with smoothness and ease as she reflects on how much she loves God. She is overtaken to such and extent, that she can't find words to describe God's love.
You will hear a live African drum circle and an innovative blend of flute and trumpet. The background vocals have deep harmonies and rich texture. Towards the end of the song, you will even hear The Lord's Prayer sung in Swahili. Yes, Niya proves that she is a global girl! If you enjoy the singing of 'Sounds of Blackness' or 'Take 6', then you'll love "No Words".
lyrics
Lyrics:
You gave your life.
You shed your blood.
In still of night You proved your love.
What did I do to deserve someone so true?
You are incredible.
Can't find words to describe your love.
Can't find ways to explain what you've done.
So much to say, I don't know where to start.
So please find the right words in my heart.
I once was lost but you found me
They wrote me off, but You still used me
What did I do to deserve someone so true?
You are incredible.
Can't find words to describe your love.
Can't find the words.
I can't find
I won't find
I can't find
I won't find
I can't find
I won't, I won't find the words
You gave your life.
You shed your blood.
In still of night You proved your love.
What did I do to deserve someone so true?
You are incredible.
English: Our Father Who Art In Heaven
Swahili: BABA YETU ULIYE MBINGUNI
Phonetics: Bah-Bah Yay-too You-lee-yay mm-been-goo-nee
English: Hallowed Be Thy Name
Swahili: JINA LAKO LITU KUZWE
Phonetics: Gee-Nah La-co Lee-too Kooz-way
English: Thy Kingdom Come
Swahili: UFALME WAKO UJE
Phonetics: You-Fahl-may Wah-co You-jay
English: Thy Will Be Done
Swahili: MAPENZI YAKO YATIMIZWE
Phonetics: Mah-pain-zee Yah-co Yah-tee-meez-way
English: On Earth as it is in Heaven
Swahili: HAPA DUNIANI KAMAHUKO MBINIGUNI
Phonetics: Hap-pah Do-nee-ah-nee Kah-mah-who-co M-been-goo-nee
credits
from
Someday,
released July 1, 2008
Credits:
Written by Niya Powell and Roy Cotton, II
Urban Symphony Publishing/Niya Global Girl Enterprises/
ASCAP
Produced by: Roy Cotton, II
Guitar: Aaron “D” Dellosantos
Percussion: Rico Gonzales
Horn arrangement: Roy Cotton, II
Trumpet: Matthew Houston, Flute: Shannon Ladson
All other instruments and programming: Roy Cotton, II
Background Vox performed and arranged by Niya Powell and Roy Cotton, II
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