Gods gift; stands for the name of the in Freetown/Sierra Leone born and in … Read Full Bio ↴Gods gift; stands for the name of the in Freetown/Sierra Leone born and in Cologne living singer and songwriter and also describes her relation to music.

„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

NO WAY
Mariama Lyrics

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There's no way absolutely no way
that you can play your games on the truth
If you play your fake and foolish games
at the end of the day you will loose.

And all your life all the time all you try is to run from your old lies
And all your life all the time all you try is to play tricks to your own mind

There's no way absolutly no way
that you can turn your back on love
It burns in your heart circulates in your blood so if not love
what are you gonna live of
And i say
oh there's no way there's no way
there's no way
there's no way there's no way there's no way
there's no way absolutely no way that you can exist without god
say what you may jah, allah or yahwe
the highest power manifests in all of us
and all your live all the time all you try is to find what your missing
and then you'll find that you just been
to blind or you couldn't win over your
pride or you just been too busy

There's no way absolutely no way that
you can live your life without joy
it makes the bird sing, makes the flowers bloom in spring
it's the force that keeps this world turning
and all your life all the time all you try is
to be so god damn serious
and then one day maybe you wake up
and say that you wasted so many moments that were so damn precious

well oh
there's no way there's no way there's no way...

Overall Meaning

The song "No Way" by Mariama speaks to the universal truths and essential components of a fulfilling life. The lyrics emphasize the importance of several key aspects of existence, namely truth, love, spirituality, and joy. Mariama argues that without these elements, life becomes unfulfilling and meaningless.

In the first verse, Mariama warns against playing "fake and foolish games" with the truth, insisting that it will always be revealed in the end. The second verse continues along the same line, suggesting that playing tricks on oneself is ultimately unproductive. The refrain "there's no way" emphasizes the inescapable nature of these truths.

The second half of the song assures listeners that certain things are essential to a fulfilling life. Mariama insists that love, spirituality, and joy are all necessary components that cannot be ignored. She suggests that without these things, a person's existence is empty and pointless. The repetition of the phrase "all your life, all the time," emphasizes the ubiquity of these needs, and the importance of addressing them throughout one's life.

Overall, Mariama's "No Way" promotes a life of authenticity, love, and spirituality, suggesting that these elements are necessary for a meaningful existence.

Line by Line Meaning

There's no way absolutely no way that you can play your games on the truth
It is impossible to deceive or manipulate the truth for your own benefit.

If you play your fake and foolish games at the end of the day you will loose.
Any attempts to deceive or manipulate will ultimately result in failure.

And all your life all the time all you try is to run from your old lies
Throughout your life, you are constantly trying to avoid facing the lies you have told in the past.

And all your life all the time all you try is to play tricks to your own mind
You spend your life trying to deceive your own mind with your thoughts and beliefs.

There's no way absolutly no way that you can turn your back on love
You cannot ignore or reject love, as it is an essential part of who you are.

It burns in your heart circulates in your blood so if not love what are you gonna live of And i say oh
Love is a vital force that drives your existence, and without it, life has no meaning.

There's no way there's no way there's no way there's no way there's no way there's no way there's no way absolutely no way that you can exist without god
God or a higher power is an essential part of human existence, and it is impossible to live without it.

The highest power manifests in all of us and all your live all the time all you try is to find what your missing and then you'll find that you just been to blind or you couldn't win over your pride or you just been too busy
The highest power is within all of us, but it is often difficult to see due to our own shortcomings, including our pride and our preoccupation with other things.

There's no way absolutely no way that you can live your life without joy
Happiness is a fundamental part of life, and it is impossible to exist without it.

It makes the bird sing, makes the flowers bloom in spring it's the force that keeps this world turning
Joy is a powerful force that brings life and vitality to the world around us.

And all your life all the time all you try is to be so god damn serious and then one day maybe you wake up and say that you wasted so many moments that were so damn precious well oh
Throughout your life, you may become too focused on seriousness and miss out on the precious moments that make life worth living.

There's no way there's no way there's no way...
The importance of these fundamental aspects of life cannot be denied or ignored.

Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, WAGRAM PUBLISHING
Written by: KEVIN J. BACON, DAVID HADJADJ, MARIAMA JALLOH, JONATHAN HUGH QUARMBY

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