Blessings at Forty-Nine
A song made by Lwandle
Blessings at Forty-Nine
A song made by Lwandle
(Talking drum rhythm fades in)
Yeah, yeah
Omo, life is sweet when you look back
For the blessings, we give thanks
I see my age, I see the grace
Listen
Forty-nine years of walking on this ground
Seen the world spinning, heard the joyful sound
But the biggest joy that I carry in my chest
Is seeing my mama and papa, feeling truly blessed
They still call my name, asking how I fare
Even at this age, I know they always care
It’s a rare treasure, something gold and fine
To have them by my side at forty-nine
Oh, what a feeling, such a beautiful light
To have my parents here, everything is alright
Mama’s smile still holding me so close
Papa’s words are the ones I love the most
Forty-nine years, and the love is still strong
With them in my life, I know I belong
Blessings raining down, I’m feeling so fine
Having my parents at forty-nine
People pray for wealth, pray for lands and gold
But I look at their faces, and I never feel old
They represent the foundation where I stand
Guided by the wisdom of the father and the land
We sit at the table, we share a little meal
That’s the kind of joy that the spirit can heal
No amount of money can buy this kind of grace
To see the love shining on my mother’s face
Oh, what a feeling, such a beautiful light
To have my parents here, everything is alright
Mama’s smile still holding me so close
Papa’s words are the ones I love the most
Forty-nine years, and the love is still strong
With them in my life, I know I belong
Blessings raining down, I’m feeling so fine
Having my parents at forty-nine
I don’t take for granted the breath that they take
Every single morning, for the memories we make
They paved the way, so I could stand here tall
I love them dearly, through it all, through it all
Oh, what a feeling, such a beautiful light
To have my parents here, everything is alright
Mama’s smile still holding me so close
Papa’s words are the ones I love the most
Forty-nine years, and the love is still strong
With them in my life, I know I belong
Blessings raining down, I’m feeling so fine
Having my parents at forty-nine
Yeah, I’m grateful, on God
Blessings upon blessings, e choke
Forty-nine and still counting
Mama, Papa, thank you
I love you dearly
(Percussion fades out)
