The Miracle of Life, by Emmanuel Pi Djob

The Miracle of Life

by Emmanuel Pi Djob

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1.	The Miracle of Life 03:26		buy track
2.	I can smile again 03:54	lyrics	buy track
It’s been a time when the sorrow seemed to be my middle name No sun to shine, no tomorrow, troubles all around my life of shame But in the night, I’ve found a frail trembling flame; I can smile again. Clouds in my skies, pain, nothing smart, every day, I’ve had to live Tears in my eyes, despair in my heart, and nothing, nothing to give But in the storm, I have learned to believe: I can smile again Daughter is gone, a little life loaned, leaving a void in my soul My vow was done, just to stay alone, till this body of mine gets cold Then I’ve found a place where we’ll never, never grow old: I can smile again I've been in the storm so long; here comes the time to sing a brand new song And I know that you’ll help me to sing my song There’s a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole There’s a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul I’m so thankful, I’m so thankful, I’m so thankful, I can smile again I can live again, I can live again, I can live again, again I CAN SMILE AGAIN
3.	Hero 05:03		buy track
4.	If you look into my eyes 04:43	lyrics	buy track
It’s time to see how rich this world could be if each of our deads is made of love All that I need comes from above And this reach a furious sopeed Lord help me to be a turtle dove Try to realize how much it can be wise to touch the real meaning of a soul We are the children of the universe; we all have a burden in this living verse IF YOU LOOK INTO MY EYES, THROUGH MY HELLS AND MY SKIES YOU WILL KNOW HOW MUCH I’M BEAUTIFUL, I’M BEAUTIFUL, I’M BEAUTIFUL How does it seem out of reach to stay on the beam of what the masters teach; The way of true life is in love WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF THE UNIVERSE, WE ALL HAVE A BURDEN IN THIS LIVING VERSE IF YOU LOOK INTO MY EYES, THROUGH MY HELLS AND MY SKIES YOU WILL KNOW HOW MUCH I’M BEAUTIFUL, I’M BEAUTIFUL, I’M BEAUTIFUL IF YOU DIP INTO MY EYES, THROUGH MY VERITIES AND LIES YOU WILL KNOW HOW MUCH I’M WONDERFUL, I’M WONDERFUL, I’M WONDERFUL, Oh yes, O-O-O YES You will see another world You will say words to be heard I want to hear words of wisdom, let me hear words of love Please let me hear words of freedom, but you don’t want to hear words of peace, WORDS OF FAITH. IF YOU READ INTO MY HEART, FROM THE END TO THE START YOU WILL KNOW HOW MUCH I’M GRACEFUL, I’M GRACEFUL, I’M GRACEFUL IF YOU LOOK INTO MY EYES, IF YOU READ INTO THE HEART, IF YOU DIP INTO MY EYES, YOU WILL KNOW HOW MUCH I’M BEAUTIFUL, I’M GRACEFUL, LOOK INTO MY EYES Then you’ll say: I LOVE YA, I LOVE YA, I LOVE YA… YOU WILL KNOW HOW MUCH I’M BEAUTIFUL , I’M GRACEFUL, I’M WONDERFUL Just like you.
5.	Make one step 03:04		buy track
6.	Lord's Messenger 05:20	lyrics	buy track
Friends are made to fly / When you're down and when you cry Some friends are made to hold / When your world is dark and cold How could I stop the birds when they hear the leaves rustling ? When they see the branches falling ? Everyone has a part to play / So let the birds fly and let friends stay And if by a miracle it happens that you linger, Oh my friend be blessed, Cause you're the Lord's messenger, you’re the Lord’s messenger. Friends are made to run / When you're out and when you’re down And God is made to hold / When you vcan’t be brave and bold How could I stop the sheep / when they hear the earth trembling ? When they see the mountains falling ? Everyone has a part to play / So let the sheep run and let God stay And if by a miracle it happens that you linger, oh my friend be blessed, Cause you're my Lord's messenger, Yes you're the Lord’s messenger… Fly, friends, fly, cutting with your wings so fair / The essence of my vital air, vital air… Run, friends run, making with your hooves so light / Gashes in the soil of my fight… Let me tell you I won't let any resentment, oh no, make me be unaware of this sentiment: You cannot move my roots, oh yes I know They may be deep and mute, not easy to show But they are linked to the Most High, And I know He won't deny me They are linked to the Most High, so secure, You cannot move my roots, oh yes I'm sure And if by a miracle it happens that you linger, oh my friend be blessed Cause you're the Lord's messenger, you're the Lord's messenger. Don't let my smiling face deceive you on the pain I have to face Sometimes cannot find the words that will make my deep feelings at last be heard… You are, you are my Lord’s messenger.
7.	Keep on Rollin 05:13	lyrics	buy track
I don't know what will be tomorrow I don't care what awaits me there I keep on rollin' on my way I keep on strollin', cause I ain't here to stay I don’t mind if there's something behind I can walk if my fears don't talk I keep on rollin’ on my way I keep on strollin', livin' from day to day There seems to be no other way out I used to see myself laid out, laid out… Since I met you at the soulsquare The circus of my life is driving me spare I've been changed and since then, The cycle of my life has started again There seems to be another way out I'm tired of seeing myself laid out, laid out… Now I know that they'll be a morrow And I dare to await you there Now I've found a road and a sacred ground And I'll walk even if my fears talk I'll keep on rollin' on my way But now I’m walkin', for a brighter day.
8.	Meeting tonite 03:07	lyrics	buy track
We have a meeting tonite, We have a meeting tonite Sharing joy, overjoy We have a meeting Clap your hands, stomp your feet, say yeah! Yeah! Be a part of it, trust and meet someone, someone, someone! We have a meeting tonite, We have a meeting tonite Love will flow, overflow We have a meeting tonite We'll take time to be fine oh yeah - if you feel it Sing and pray all the way, oh yeah! Yeah! We have a meeting tonite, We have a meeting tonite Sharing joy, overjay We have a meeting , We have a meeting tonite, We have a meeting tonite
9.	Hands of Life 03:34	lyrics	buy track
There was a time when I didn't have something to eat, And there was a time when I didn't have shoes on my feet It was so tough, so rough, so hard, but I did survive It was nice to feel that I was in the hands of life. Hoo - Now is the time to share all our experiences of life Hoo- A wonderful time to talk about the things that keep us alive We'll be testifying, and we'll smooth away any little strife It won't be easy, but it can be crazy and smart; open your heart, It is nice to feel that we’re in the hands of life It is nice to feel, It is nice to feel, It is nice to feel that we’re in the hands of life Then will come the time to say good-bye, au revoir That closing time when I sing the final song of the repertoire Ashes to ashes, dust to dust and life to life The spell of living will be broken by the death's fife We know what it's all about You could be sad, or afraid, and bad ; but don't be dismayed 'T will be nice to know that I'm still in the hands, I’m still in the hands, I’m still in the hands of life It is nice to know, it is nice to know, it is nice to know, that we’re in the hands of life In the hands of life
10.	Thanx and Praises 04:34	lyrics	buy track
Every day of your life, give thanx and praises I give thanx THANX THANX AND PRAISES I GIVE THANX AND PRAISES FROM THE MORNING DAWN THANX AND PRAISES TILL THE NIGHT HAS COME I give thanx THANX THANX AND PRAISES I woke up one more day / My blood still running warm in my veins My blues are turning grey/ troubles around me like heavy chains But I feel my heart beating, telling to my mind these words: I’m the only one to live my life as a true part of this world I give thanx THANX THANX AND PRAISES Thanx for the sun, Thanx for the rain, Thanx for the fun, Thanx for the pain Thanx for being able to give / Thanx for everything I receive I give thanx for all my ennemies when they put me down on my knees It’s the place where I learn the best ,where my faith can stand the test I give thanx THANX THANX AND PRAISES I GIVE THANX AND PRAISES FROM THE MORNING DAWN THANX AND PRAISES TILL THE NIGHT HAS COME I give thanx THANX, THANX AND PRAISES THANX AND PRAISES
11.	Dedication 01:45		buy track

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Une production artisanale, dont l’objectif est de donner à entendre quasiment sans apprêt, le plus naturellement possible, certaines des belles chansons écrites par Emmanuel Pi Djob.
Second opus d’une série intitulée Terrassa’s Conversessions

Musiciens invités : Bénilde Foko (guitare basse), Sega Seck (batterie), Inno De Sadjo (claviers), Perrine Djob (tambourin, accordéon, voix), Angela Cervantès (voix), Gemma Abrié (voix), X (guitare), X (percussions)

Prise de son et mixage : Josep « Pep » Roig, assisté de Pau X à Temps Record.

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released November 17, 2010

Emmanuel Pi Djob, Bénilde Foko, Gemma Abrie, Angela Cervantes, Marc Hernandez "Divinepercussion", Perrine Molva-Djob, Inno De Sadjo, Sega Seck

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Emmanuel Pi Djob Montpellier, France

Emmanuel π Djob, auteur-compositeur-interprète camerounais, propose une afrosoul puissante et habitée, entre lumineuse densité des pulsations africaines, sombre raucité du blues, et émotion nue de la soul.
En 2017, il sort Get on Board! Deluxe Edition, une version augmentée de l'album précédent (2016), plus dynamique, et incluant des inédits. Il travaille déjà à l'album suivant, Exile Radio. ... more