Leki is also sensitive to humanitarian projects in Africa where she is the godmother of a young farmers development activity in Uganda. Lately Leki decided to accomplish one of her father's dream: the building of a hospital in his natal village of Malambu in Congo.
Via Nanda, the non-profit-making organization she has founded, and under the name "Bouwen aan leven" ("building life")several initiatives -such as the single "Pecuiar places"- will be taken in 2010 to help raise funds, hoping that the hospital will be operational towards the end of 2011.
In short, Leki is a multi talented showbiz icon who is not afraid to take on a challenge.
All these elements have ensured that this singer//songwriter is a force to be reckoned with.
In october 2009 she released her fourth studio album "Leki & The Sweet Mints" (Universal Music).
Gemini
Leki Lyrics
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What shall I wear
How is the weather out there?
Oh, shall I watch tv, turn on my radio
How to live my life, I don't know..
Today is one of those days
I feel lost, I feel grey
I just stare and I'm there
I walk to the left
I walk to the right
Go from one end to the other side
Don't know where tp put myself I stand up I sit down
Hey little man in the room who are you?
Didn't let you now
So who are you?
He said, Yeah he said, that's when he said what he said in verse two
(chorus)
Hi, I'm little Gemini
People call me I come down the chimney
No chimney I can also just appear that's who I am and how I came here
But why? Didn't light no spliff today
Why my head so blurry
The blunts you puff got nothing to do with the inner call deep inside of you
See rain will come, clouds is near, thunder will drum, sky will clear,
After the storm if you dare look outside, You'll see the sun and it'll shine!
(chorus)
I complicate things I'm complicated
I hate it days like this I'm fading away
What can I say?
It's the same old words I lay
Restless, my mind is a mess yes
Not pretty, way to gritty on the inside
The sun don't shine, though I smile, like I'm fine
Hey Babygirl, don't explode
Let's go from the top and take it slow
You saw what you see little Gemini for you they send me
To say:
Mythic stories written and read
Know thyself is what they said
True indeed, you can't outsmart
Truth sleeps deep in your hart
Shhh...
In Leki's song Gemini, the artist is expressing feelings of confusion, uncertainty, and indecisiveness. The chorus asks questions about what to do, wear, what the weather is like, and how to live life, all while admitting that he doesn't know what the right answers are. The verses describe a feeling of being lost and trapped, moving from one end to the other without knowing where to go, and feeling faded and complicated.
The line "Hey little man in the room who are you" refers to the idea of talking to oneself or finding oneself in a state of introspection, and is followed by an imaginary conversation with an entity called Little Gemini. This entity introduces itself as a mythical character who appears unexpectedly and can't be explained, which echoes the idea of sudden moments of inspiration or insight. Little Gemini encourages the artist to seek self-knowledge, warning that there may be difficulties ahead, but also promising that after the storm, the sun will shine.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a reflection on the challenges and uncertainties of modern life, as well as the need to find meaning and guidance amidst confusion and doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
What shall I do today
I'm unsure of what activities to engage in today.
What shall I wear
I'm uncertain of what outfit to wear today.
How is the weather out there?
I'm interested in knowing the current state of the weather.
Oh, shall I watch tv, turn on my radio
I'm considering entertainment options such as watching TV or listening to the radio.
How to live my life, I don't know..
I'm unsure of how to live my life and make the right choices.
Today is one of those days
Today feels like one of those confusing, uncertain days.
I feel lost, I feel grey
I feel lost and uncertain, like I'm in a state of limbo.
I ain't sad or happy
I don't feel particularly happy or sad.
I just stare and I'm there
I'm just stuck in one place, not moving or accomplishing anything.
I walk to the left
I walk in one direction.
I walk to the right
I walk in the opposite direction.
Go from one end to the other side
I move back and forth, from one side to another.
Don't know where to put myself I stand up I sit down
I'm uncomfortable and uncertain of where to place myself, so I alternate between standing and sitting.
Hey little man in the room who are you?
I'm questioning who this little man in the room is.
Didn't let you know
I didn't expect to see you here and didn't acknowledge your presence earlier.
So who are you?
I still don't know who you are.
He said, Yeah he said, that's when he said what he said in verse two
The little man in the room responds and says something important that leads into verse two.
Hi, I'm little Gemini
The little man in the room introduces himself as Gemini, possibly a representation of duality.
People call me I come down the chimney
Gemini is often associated with dual personalities or two sides of a coin.
No chimney I can also just appear that's who I am and how I came here
Gemini is not bound by physical boundaries and can manifest in any form.
But why? Didn't light no spliff today
Gemini is questioning why they have appeared today and wondering if it's because of external factors such as smoking marijuana.
Why my head so blurry
Gemini is confused and disoriented.
The blunts you puff got nothing to do with the inner call deep inside of you
Gemini is saying that their appearance has nothing to do with the influence of drugs and everything to do with the internal search for purpose.
See rain will come, clouds is near, thunder will drum, sky will clear,
Gemini is saying that there will be tough times ahead, but eventually things will clear up and become better.
After the storm if you dare look outside, You'll see the sun and it'll shine!
If you are brave enough to face the hard times, you will eventually find happiness and brightness.
I complicate things I'm complicated
Gemini may be acknowledging that their dual nature can sometimes cause problems.
I hate it days like this I'm fading away
Gemini is struggling with the uncertainty and the struggles of being dual-minded.
What can I say?
Gemini is unsure how to express themselves or process their feelings.
It's the same old words I lay
Gemini is experiencing internal struggles that they have dealt with before, meaning they continuously repeat similar patterns.
Restless, my mind is a mess yes
Gemini is feeling mentally dazed and filled with turmoil.
Not pretty, way too gritty on the inside
Gemini is acknowledging their inner struggles and acknowledging that they are not handling things well.
The sun don't shine, though I smile, like I'm fine
Gemini is pretending to be okay despite the internal dark times.
Hey Babygirl, don't explode
Gemini is speaking to a female counterpart, warning her not to get caught up in the duality.
Let's go from the top and take it slow
Gemini is suggesting that they take things slow and review their past experiences to find a way forward.
You saw what you see little Gemini for you they send me
Gemini is saying that the singer can relate to them, possibly because they are also searching for answers or dealing with duality.
Mythic stories written and read
Gemini is referencing the stories that have been written about duality throughout history.
Know thyself is what they said
Gemini is channeling ancient wisdom and encouraging self-exploration.
True indeed, you can't outsmart
Gemini is acknowledging that you cannot outsmart the internal struggle and must work through it honestly instead.
Truth sleeps deep in your hart
Gemini is saying that the truth lies deep inside yourself.
Shhh...
Gemini's final message is to encourage silence, introspection and pondering over the self.
Contributed by Dominic O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.