„Although my songs do not all bear a religious acquisition, I think that the inspiration to write and the gift to sing are the most beautiful presents life could give me.“
As far back as she can remember music has always been a part of her life. Mariama would sing and dance for her family later on in the school choir and in musical groups. When as a teenager she found her mothers old guitar at her grandparents' house she began learning to play it and soon started writing songs. It is still that old guitar she writes most of her songs with.
Mariamas sight of affairs are also reflected in her songs. Center of the songs are the manifold senses and life situations. joy, melancholy or pain, loving or desperation, her own story or the one of others- everything finds its place in her songs, which are always borne by her vocals and her guitarplay.
„This music could be charcterized as acoustic soul, at least I think that this matches best at the moment. Its always difficult for me to define myself personal, as well as musical. The way I like to listen to different styles of music in different moods, that’s how each one of my songs arise from a different moment and a different feeling.“
In the meantime Mariama has accured enough of these personal feelings and snap-shots for a whole album and is ready to permute this.
“I think it will be a musical journey on which me and my listeners will be taken... from acoustic sounds to deep productions. It’s an open road!“
More information and music under:
www.myspace.com/listentomariama
www.mariama-music.com
In the Park
Mariama Lyrics
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It’s a very thin line between the day and the night
Yesterday’s gone here comes the light
The morning breeze says come on take a ride
Do you know how it feels to be out on the streets
With wings on your heels a new song ringing in your ears
Let’s take a walk in the park
Light up a spark of laughter
We could pretend that it will never end and we’ll be here
Ever after oh yeah…
When the world falls asleep in a slumber so deep you don’t hear a sound silence all around
We could dance with the stars, tear the darkness apart with the tips of our fingers
or let’s just linger on until dawn
We find beauty spots between hard places and rocks
Cumulus clouds, beautiful sounds
It will seem that our dreams are real and reality’s a dream.
Let’s take a walk in the park
Chase shadows after dark
Light up a spark of laughter
We could pretend that it will never end and we’ll be here
Ever after oh yeah…
Let’s build a castle in the sky see, the clouds run by under our feet
They’re so pretty and neat
We could replace the moon with a red balloon and then let it explode with a big fat boom
Oh yeah…
Mariama's song "In The Park" is an ode to the beauty of life and the joy of living in the moment. The song encourages listeners to embrace the day with open arms and enjoy life to the fullest, while also acknowledging the fleeting nature of time.
The lyrics speak of the transition from night to day, from the past to the present. It emphasizes the importance of letting go of the past and facing the new day with a fresh perspective. Mariama describes the feeling of walking through the streets, feeling alive, and listening to a new song ringing in her ears. She invites us to take a walk in the park, chase shadows after dark, and light up a spark of laughter.
The song is also an invitation to connect with nature, to dance with the stars, and to find beauty spots between hard places and rocks. Mariama uses the metaphor of building a castle in the sky, replacing the moon with a red balloon, and letting it explode with a big fat boom, to illustrate the playful and imaginative nature of life.
Overall, "In The Park" is a powerful song that encourages us to celebrate life, embrace the present, and find joy in the little things.
Line by Line Meaning
Get on up with the sunrise
Time to wake up and start the day
It’s a very thin line between the day and the night
Dawn marks the break between nighttime and daytime
Yesterday’s gone here comes the light
The past is behind us, it's time to move forward
The morning breeze says come on take a ride
Nature invites us to enjoy the day
Do you know how it feels to be out on the streets
Being outside and free is a great feeling
With wings on your heels a new song ringing in your ears
A sense of joy and freedom, and the prospect of new beginnings
Let’s take a walk in the park
Let's go outside and take a leisurely stroll
Chase shadows after dark
Have fun in the night, chasing shadows and enjoying the atmosphere
Light up a spark of laughter
Laugh heartily and cherish the moment
We could pretend that it will never end and we’ll be here
Ever after oh yeah…
We can lose ourselves in the present moment and forget about the future
When the world falls asleep in a slumber so deep you don’t hear a sound silence all around
At night, the world is quiet and peaceful
We could dance with the stars, tear the darkness apart with the tips of our fingers
Our imagination and creativity can turn the night sky into a canvas
or let’s just linger on until dawn
Enjoy the night as it fades away into daybreak
We find beauty spots between hard places and rocks
Cumulus clouds, beautiful sounds
We can find beauty in unexpected places and things
It will seem that our dreams are real and reality’s a dream.
In the quiet of the night, the line between dreams and reality blurs
Let’s build a castle in the sky see, the clouds run by under our feet
They’re so pretty and neat
We can imagine fantastical things and get lost in the moment
We could replace the moon with a red balloon and then let it explode with a big fat boom
Oh yeah…
We can be imaginative and playful, creating whatever we want in our minds
Lyrics © WAGRAM PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN J. BACON, MARIAMA JALLOH, JONATHAN HUGH QUARMBY
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