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In Times of Peace and War

from Find Your Light - EP by Mariama Whyte

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In Times of Peace and War (written by Mariama Whyte, Lubabalo Sibindlana, Rufus Bonds, Jr)

Please no more fairytales no more magic spells they don't do the trick
Please no more foolish games they are all the same tell me where I fit
In this land of good and plenty so few and so empty
Contradictions so many help me find the way

Chorus
In times of peace in times of war what do I give what do I fight for
In times of peace in times of war how do I live what do I die for
Oh my Lord

We don't need substitutes for the absolute where does the truth lie
Here stuck inside the gray with no words to say seems the safest place to hide
In this land of endless sorrow so many more tomorrows
Contradictions spent and borrowed help me find the way

Chorus

Umhlab'uyaophela bo (The world is dying)
Sicela uxolo lo (We plead for peace)
Emhlabeni 'yho iyho (In our land)
Sikhomb'indele 'iyole le (Peace is the way)

My Lord
Oh Help us Lord
We need your power
We're praying for your guidance
Help us Lord

What do I die for
Oh my Lord
My Lord

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from Find Your Light - EP, released November 28, 2012
Written by Mariama Whyte, Lubabalo Sibindlana, Rufus Bonds, Jr
Produced by Mariama Whyte and Lubabalo Sibindlana
Lead vocals by: Mariama Whyte
Guest vocals: Rufus Bonds, Jr, Ntombk'hona Dlamini, Thabile Mthsali, Nqobile Mbanjwa, Vusi Sondiyazi

Keys, Violin: Mariama Whyte
Bass: Andrew Higgins
Guitar: BZ Lewis
Percussion: Dave Mancuso
Drums: John Mader

Recorded at Studio 132. San Fran CA

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Mariama Whyte Cleveland, Ohio

Mariama Whyte is not your typical artist. Inside her lies a unique voice of many colors. She sings and writes from a place of both tenderness and strength and with R&B as her musical foundation, effortlessly moves through different sounds while remaining herself and at home in them all. A Broadway actress as well, Mariama Whyte has a rare voice and message that the whole world will soon hear. ... more

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