In light of this week’s theme, “A Different World,” I chose a song that speaks deeply about love and unity.

We live in a world where people often see themselves as different, whether because of race, tribe, colour, or religion. This song is a gentle reminder of the chaos that comes from those divisions. But if we make the conscious choice to look beyond them and focus on the good in each other, we can build a world of peace, harmony, and unity.

A world where there’s no “Black or White,” no “Muslim, Christian, or Jew.”
A world where a Nigerian is no different from a Brazilian.
A world that isn’t “a different world” but one shared home where we all see ourselves simply as neighbours living on this small planet called Earth.

This is the kind of world I crave, and I truly believe it’s the world we all deserve.

Short Summary of the song:
Hold My Hands is a song that highlights how much pain and division exist around us, yet reminds us that we all share the same sun, the same moon, and the same world.
It calls us to hold each other’s hands, choose kindness, protect our shared humanity, and pray for a beautiful world one we can all enjoy together as neighbours.

Thank you @jesuslnrs for the opportunity to express the message of unity through this song. I believe little efforts from communities like ours can grow into something big, something that helps build a more harmonious world.

I’ll be performing Joy by Wizkid. My motivation for choosing this song is because it’s a rare blend of a mother’s love and pure motivation.

Many times when it feels like nobody cares or things aren’t going my way, this song reminds me of how eternal a mother’s love is. She never forgets me, and she never gives up on ne, even in tough moments.

This track is one of Wizkid’s early classics at the beginning of his stardom. Even when life wasn’t fully going his way, he still held onto his mum with so much love. And after this song, he only grew stronger, building a successful career and eventually becoming one of Africa’s top musicians and arguably the best.

The song and the story behind it give me shivers, build my hope, and give me confidence. They remind me that as long as I don’t give up on my own career and I keep trying, someday I’ll be able to give my mum the life I’ve always dreamt of for her.

To everyone who relates to this, those whose love for their mothers is unwavering, I pray we all grow into better versions of ourselves so we can give our sweet mothers the love and treatment they truly deserve.

Lyrics of the song

Oh nananana
Eh eh
In the early 90s
That was the beginning
Mama had me
She was definitely smiling
Finally a boy
She was very very happy
She prayed for those with the love of her life eh
She called me grace
She called me blessing
She looked into my eyes
Called me love of her life
I wish i could go back and feel what she felt
But she goes on her knees
And tell God what she felt eh

*When I was a little boy
Mama told me
My boy chase your dreams
And keep believing
And the sky will be your beginning
When I was a little boy
Mama told me
My boy chase your dreams
And keep believing
And your peak will be your beginning

When I was a little boy
Mama told me
Love will set you free
My boy please believe it
Cos this love is for real
When I was a little boy
Mama told me
My boy chase your dreams
And keep believing
And the love will set you free
Yeah yeah

One time for my people wey sabi
Wey dey feel Wizzy music
Wey dey buy my CD
I say two times for the people wey sabi
Wey dey buy all the tickets
Wey dey come for my shows
I say three times for the people wey sabi
Wey dey play my music
Wey dey dance azonto
I say four times for my people wey sabi
Wey dey support Wizzy
Wey dey pray for me

*I say joy nothing but Joy
Every other day you see nothing but joy
I pray God bless you
Bless your family
Wish you what you wish me
God bless my people
Joy nothing but Joy
Every other day you see nothing but joy
I pray God bless you
Bless all your family
Wish you what you wish me
God bless my people

When I was a little boy
Mama told me
My boy chase your dreams
And keep believing
And the sky will be your beginning
When I was a little boy
Mama told me
My boy chase your dreams
And keep believing
And your peak will be your beginning

When I was a little boy
Mama told me
Love will set you free
My boy please believe it
Cos this love is for real
When I was a little boy
Mama told me
My boy chase your dreams
And keep believing
And the love will set you free
Yeah yeah

Song lyrics

Glad to be here again to submit my entry for the hive open mic week 294, for this week, I’ll be singing the song “Bad dancer” by Johnny Drille.

Johnny Drille happens to be one of my favorite musician and since this weeks theme is about love (love at first sight) it felt like a great opportunity to rep a song of one of the musicians I’ve always admired.

The lyrics of the song:

What a beautiful day
Whenever I see your face
Throw my worries away
As I hold you in my arms
How happy you make me feel, babe
You fit perfectly with me, baby
You have my heart, you keep it safe

I'm a bad dancer, but I'd love to take you slow dancing
Into the starry night
And I'll hold you so tightly and whisper into your ear
That you're beautiful and heavenly
Baby, you are my song
Hope the music never stops
'Cause I'm deep in love

I've been a better man
Since I got you, girl, in my life
You're so much more than I asked God for
How did I get you, girl, in my life?
How happy you make me feel, babe
You fit perfectly with me, baby
You have my heart, you keep it safe

I'm a bad dancer, but I'd love to take you slow dancing
Into the starry night
And I'll hold you so tightly and whisper into your ear
That you're beautiful and heavenly
Baby, you are my song
Hope the music never stops

I appreciate every kind gesture, upvotes and words of encouragement.

I really love this song, the message in the lyrics always hits me, and it’s one of those songs I can listen to on repeat. That’s why I chose it as my first entry for this weekly contest. I hope to keep showing up with more songs in future contests, and I appreciate your support in advance.

Thank you.