Give Me The Strength To Be Me

by Soulnaturals

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1.	Give Me The Strength To Be Me 04:56	lyrics	buy track
I I wish I was a blackbird I would fly so high, fly so high From these streets, another scenery From the pain (the prison I pace) I I wish I was a rich man I would give it all, give it all Give it to the souls, to the souls The souls who need the most (the strength to give) Gimme the strength to be me Gimme the strength to be me Gimme the tools to never suffer fools Gimme the strength to be me I I wish I was a healer I would still the hearts, still the hearts Of those who scream, scream inside Screaming silently (I would offer peace) I I wish I was an angel I would fly so high, fly so high From this earth, from this wounded earth Fly to another sky (flying to another world) Gimme the strength to be me Gimme the strength to be me Gimme the means, to be all I can be Gimme the strength to be me The tides are rising Serious times are coming The tides are rising Serious times are coming (So hold on, prepare…) Gimme the strength to be me Gimme the strength to be me With these hands, make me all that I am Gimme the strength to be me Gimme the strength to be me Gimme the strength to be me The courage to know, the will to resolve Gimme the strength to be me To Be Me
2.	Give Me The Strength To Be Me (Instrumental) 04:53		buy track

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‘Give Me The Strength To Be Me’ is the exclusive single for Lovemonk by Soulnaturals, featuring London singer Chalibrann. This stunning track fuses all the power and beauty of gospel and soul music with exquisite arrangements that take Soulnaturals to spiritual heights, akin to contemporary artists such as Michael Kiwanuka and Sault.

Soulnaturals is the London-based project of songwriter, producer and band leader Tony Cannam, who collaborates with outstanding guest singers and musicians on high-quality soul/R&B music which has received rave reviews from Blues & Soul, Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show, Jazz FM, Andy Peebles at Smooth FM, Solar Radio, Clash Magazine, DMC World and London Live TV, among others. Cannam is influenced by the rich heritage of 60s and 70s US soul/funk artists and arrangers such as Norman Whitfield, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder and Quincy Jones.

Soulnaturals released their debut album, “Love Says Yes!”, in 2017 as part of Record Store Day, receiving strong critical acclaim and a nod as contender for album of the year from UK Vibe. Their second album, “Parlo Discoteca”, came out in October 2023 on their own label, British Soul Standard.

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released December 1, 2023

Written by Tony Cannam. Published by Discos Buenos

Recorded at British Soul Standard Studios and Tileyard Studios in London. Recorded and mixed by Mark Anderson.

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Soulnaturals London, UK

‘Soulnaturals are a force to be reckoned with’ – Clash Magazine. Classic songwriting fuelled Soul/RnB project from Tootings' finest songwriter Tony Cannam. Rave reviews from Blues & Soul, Craig Charles, BBC6, Jazz FM,DMC World, Altsounds. Inspirational Live shows include Jazz Café w Billie Rae Martin, Pizza Express Jazz Soho, Vintage Festival, Blues Kitchen, Scotch of St. James & Secret Cinema! ... more

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