I am here waiting for you
I've shut out everything else
To be with you
I'll do anything to see your face
Don't want to live without you another day
I know I take you for granted sometimes
Is that why you are hiding your face from me
If you say this time I promise
I'll make you proud of me
Chorus
I love it when you come around
Always waiting to be found
You are my inspiration
You show up unexpectedly
You came chasing after me
You left everything to be with me
What a beautiful surprise this is
Heaven must besmiling down on us
Angels are dancing around us
You and I lost in this moment
I promise to make it count
Chorus
I love it when you come around
Always waiting to be found
You are my inspiration
Bridge
You and I together
That's the cry if my heart
You and I together
That's the cry if my heart
You are mine, I am yours
You are mine, I am yours
You are mine....
© Lanre Njoku 2011
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Singing for Change Acoustic tour with Lánre
Picture by Matilda Egere-CooperI have put together a mini-tour from today the 20th August till the 30th of September. I will try to blog about my experience below are some of the confirmed dates. Join me if you can ;)
Singing for Change Acoustic tour
Saturday 20th August
LIV(E) fundraiser
N7 0PS
Sunday 21st August
Busking at…
Mayor Of
Mayesbrook Park RM9
Tues & Wed 23rd, 24th Aug
The Peartree (Royal Mile)
Saturday 27th Aug
Performance Cafe
Sunday 28th August
Spirits Bar & Grill
Monday 29th August
The Freetimes Café
Tuesday 30th August
The
Saturday 3rd September
Village Vapour Lounge
Thursday 15th September
Cameo feat. at Midé Unplugged
Arch 635
Friday 30th September
Premier Gospel Presents..
Sunday, 24 July 2011
New Song - Inspiration
Today I will write 2,000 words
Today, I will write that song
Today, I will...
Do you see where I'm going here?
I had a similar experience during the writing process of my new project "Pen Voyage Chapter One; Singing for Change" and after a few hours of nothing but blank paper, I decided to take a walk.
I got to the park and took a seat and that's when the idea for the song 'inspiration' came to me.
Isn't it amazing how sometimes you are waiting on inspiration to come to you and nothing happens and other times you aren't looking for inspiration and it comes chasing after you?
I have always been fascinated by creativity. I truly believe that the 'magic' happens when we connect with something or someone beyond ourselves. I love to call that moment, divine exchange.
"I am yours, you are mine" (from the song 'inspiration')
My relationship with creativity is what I have tried to put in a couple of verses hoping it resonates with everyone that hears it, I really do.
Listen to Inspiration below
Inspiration (Radio Edit) by Lánre
Lyrics & Vocals by Lánre
Guitar by Lánre
Piano by Goz -i-am
Produced by Goz-i-am
Mixed & Mastered by Levelsrite. London, UK.
Pen Voyage Chapter One; Singing for Change is out in August 2011.
For more info visit www.lanreworld.com
Sunday, 10 July 2011
Monday, 16 May 2011
Don't be afraid...
When we all said goodbye to 2010, like everyone else I was excited, expectant...
Twelve new months seemed at the time, like a lifetime away but now that we're halfway through the fifth month (can you believe that?) I am asking 'where the heck is 2011 running to'
One of the things I was sure of was that I wanted to go out and gig a bit more, play my new songs and record an album; anything else, I wasn't sure about. I was however open to whatever God brought my way.
I promised myself to embrace change, appreciate the familiar and take moments everyday to be present and thankful.
So how's the plan coming along you ask? Nicely, I respond.
Last week, I started recording "PEN VOYAGE CHAPTER ONE; Singing For Change"
I haven't been in the studio since the last time with my contemporary UK Gospel collective 'GK REAL'... we're talking years here.
Not only that, where in the past all I had to worry about was come into the studio to record my assigned vocal part, with this project, I am involved from stage zero... It's new and challenging but also exciting. God had blessed me with people to help me bring this dream into reality.
And speaking of new experiences, a few weeks into the new year, I was given an opportunity to host a weekly Live Music event. My initial reaction was that of fear and then I thought...erm, 'why not?' I love live music in intimate rooms and space and Portobello Acoustic Sessions is just that.
Four months into this hosting gig, I have met some amazing musicians, it's crazy I tell ya, like good crazy!
I am sure the next seven months will be great, I know it will.
Here's my website if you'd like to come out to one of my gigs... be nice to see ya ;)
www.lanreworld.com
Friday, 29 April 2011
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Get Caught Reading - Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult
I had never read anything written by Jodi Picoult until I picked up a copy of ‘Plain Truth’ from Sense charity shop round where I live.
‘Plain Truth’ is a story of eighteen year old Katie Fisher who gets pregnant out of wedlock. Nothing new there I hear you say.
Well, Katie Fisher isn’t your average eighteen year old girl, she is Amish and in the Amish community, pregnancy before marriage is not only fround upon, but you run the risk of being rejected from your community and that's why Katie told no one when she discovered she was pregnant.
Katie Fisher’s secret could obviously be kept for so long and when the baby finally arrived, Katie did what she knew to do, Pray. When she wakes up from exhaustion and the baby is gone, she thought her prayer was answered but when the body is found and she’s accused of murdering the baby, her faith in her community, faith and God is tested.
Ellie Hathaway, Philadelphia defence lawyer’s plan to hide away at Paradise Pennsylvania from her high pressured job took a dramatic turn when she was reluctantly agreed to take on Katie’s case.
Immersing herself in the Amish culture, Ellie was able to see the difference between her world and a world that lives by rules that are completely different from hers.
I read the four hundred and fifty one page novel gripped by Katie’s pain of loss, fear of rejection, her need to right the wrong she was convinced was her fault.
I will definitely be checking out more of Jodi’s books in the future, she is a solid storyteller.
Monday, 7 March 2011
Love Way or is it Love Lane...
One day a question popped up in my head...
If God lived in our world, what would his address be? After much thought I came to the conclusion that perhaps he'd live on Love Way or perhaps Love Lane
Well, a few weeks later, I wrote this song.
Now that we've found God (2x)
Keep Him within four Walls
Doors closed to those who need Him
Hearts closed to the pain of others
They look nothing like us
Send them off with a prayer
Waiting on heaven as she waits on us
And when Angels come knocking
We send them away singing
Please take me to love way
That's where I wanna be
Please take me to love way
That's where I wanna live
Now that we've found God (2x)
Meetings, show off our Sunday best
In our pockets, the obligatory tenth
Have a man tell us what's on His mind
Ignore the Spirit that's on our inside
Forget what's really important
Love, the one, the only commandment
And when angels come calling
We send them away singing
Please take me to love way
That's where I wanna be
Please take me to love way
That's where I wanna live
Bridge;
You must be more than
Praying before every meal
You must be more than
Meetings everyday of the week
You must be more than
Praying out loud with fancy words
You must be more than
Living by faith without works
Now that we've found God (4x)
What are we going to do with Him.
(c) Lánre Njoku 2010
On my way to a gig in Camden last night, a man came into my train carriage holding a cup, begging for spare change..
As he walked towards me, I caught myself holding my breath and like everyone else I turned and looked the other way as if if we don't look in his direction or if we simply ignored him, he will go away taking his stench with him.
Now, few minutes prior, I was humming the song 'Love Way' preparing for my gig
"And when angels come calling
We send them away singing....."
so you can imagine my irritation at this guy who has interrupted my flow (remember, I have to hold my breath)
As my train pulled into the next stop.. Yep! It was Angel Station The guy got off my carriage and stepped into the next.
I knew I could not let this guy go without giving him something... Anything. I ignored the usual "He might use the money for drugs and not food or lodging as he claimed"
As soon as the train pulled into the next station, Kings Cross, I got off and ran two carriages down, jumping in right before the doors closed shut and there was the guy. I dropped the money in his cup. He looked at me and said, "God bless you and thank you"
I smiled and continued humming away
"And when angels come calling
We send them away singing..."
Love Way (below)
If God lived in our world, what would his address be? After much thought I came to the conclusion that perhaps he'd live on Love Way or perhaps Love Lane
Well, a few weeks later, I wrote this song.
Now that we've found God (2x)
Keep Him within four Walls
Doors closed to those who need Him
Hearts closed to the pain of others
They look nothing like us
Send them off with a prayer
Waiting on heaven as she waits on us
And when Angels come knocking
We send them away singing
Please take me to love way
That's where I wanna be
Please take me to love way
That's where I wanna live
Now that we've found God (2x)
Meetings, show off our Sunday best
In our pockets, the obligatory tenth
Have a man tell us what's on His mind
Ignore the Spirit that's on our inside
Forget what's really important
Love, the one, the only commandment
And when angels come calling
We send them away singing
Please take me to love way
That's where I wanna be
Please take me to love way
That's where I wanna live
Bridge;
You must be more than
Praying before every meal
You must be more than
Meetings everyday of the week
You must be more than
Praying out loud with fancy words
You must be more than
Living by faith without works
Now that we've found God (4x)
What are we going to do with Him.
(c) Lánre Njoku 2010
On my way to a gig in Camden last night, a man came into my train carriage holding a cup, begging for spare change..
As he walked towards me, I caught myself holding my breath and like everyone else I turned and looked the other way as if if we don't look in his direction or if we simply ignored him, he will go away taking his stench with him.
Now, few minutes prior, I was humming the song 'Love Way' preparing for my gig
"And when angels come calling
We send them away singing....."
so you can imagine my irritation at this guy who has interrupted my flow (remember, I have to hold my breath)
As my train pulled into the next stop.. Yep! It was Angel Station The guy got off my carriage and stepped into the next.
I knew I could not let this guy go without giving him something... Anything. I ignored the usual "He might use the money for drugs and not food or lodging as he claimed"
As soon as the train pulled into the next station, Kings Cross, I got off and ran two carriages down, jumping in right before the doors closed shut and there was the guy. I dropped the money in his cup. He looked at me and said, "God bless you and thank you"
I smiled and continued humming away
"And when angels come calling
We send them away singing..."
Love Way (below)
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