(Verse 1)
(Amapiano log drum intro, steady and deep)
Sunlight touch my face, another day is born
I feel the rhythm inside, chasing away the storm
My spirit's a desert, but I hear a distant rain
A melody calling, to wash away the pain
(Pre-Chorus)
(Synth pads swell, a gentle, soaring melody joins the beat)
Oh, I been walking through the fire, with no water for my soul
Looking for a higher power, to make me feel whole
The weight on my shoulders, it's heavy like a stone
I'm standing here, waiting, I don't wanna be alone
(Chorus)
(The bassline gets heavier, the log drum hits harder, with shakers and a high-energy synth lead)
Lift me up, lift me high, like the eagle in the sky
Bless me now, let your favor fall, hear my silent cry
Give me strength to stand tall, when the wicked wind may blow
Oh, lift me up, and bless me, let your goodness overflow
(Verse 2)
(The beat softens slightly, letting the vocals take the lead, with a subtle high-hat pattern)
I see the people dancing, they got joy inside their bones
They singing songs of freedom, in different languages and tones
I wanna feel that feeling, that unshakable peace
A love that's everlasting, a spirit of release
(Pre-Chorus)
(The synth melody returns, building anticipation)
Oh, I been walking through the fire, with no water for my soul
Looking for a higher power, to make me feel whole
The weight on my shoulders, it's heavy like a stone
I'm standing here, waiting, I don't wanna be alone
(Chorus)
(Full energy returns, with a vocal ad-lib "Aya-ya-ya!")
Lift me up, lift me high, like the eagle in the sky
Bless me now, let your favor fall, hear my silent cry
Give me strength to stand tall, when the wicked wind may blow
Oh, lift me up, and bless me, let your goodness overflow
(Bridge)
(The log drum fades, leaving a gentle synth and a light, syncopated rhythm)
From the streets of Lagos to the clubs in Jo'burg town
The beat of Amapiano, can never be put down
It's a sound of revival, a prayer in every beat
Lifting every soul up, making bitter feel so sweet
(Outro)
(The log drum and bassline return, slow and powerful, fading out with the synth melody)
Lift me up... and bless me...
Lift me up... oh Lord...
(Ad-libbed whispers, "bless me... lift me... bless me now...")
Yeah, yeah...
(The final log drum hit and a lingering synth note)
Fade to black.
