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Fela Awoke (I Will Miss You)

by John Orpheus

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“Set to an Afro-beat and R&B thump and cradled by a subtle guitar, Orpheus’ vocals blend Sam Cooke and Bob Marley in this heartbreaking yet encouraging story.” Global Texan Chronicles

“Fela Awoke (I Will Miss You) is one of the most powerful songs I have heard this year.” Jake’s Take

“John Orpheus recently released his stunning single entitled “Fela Awoke (I Will Miss You). It’s a must-hear song.” About The Noise

“‘Fela Awoke (I Will Miss You)’ takes a Bob Marley inspired riff, throws in a swaying beat and Orpheus’ naturally soulful and rich vocal tones to create a song that is instantly enjoyable.” Listen With Monger

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Fela Awoke, the day they killed his mother
And told her her heart had guided him like no other
Then the soldier came with their boots and their guns
While the children played in the yard one by one
They threw her body from a window
And her soul took flight
They broke Fela's face, broke Fela's arm
Broke his heart with that sight

Mama I'ma miss you
And your oceans of smiles
I will miss you
And the sun in your eyes
Mama I'ma miss you
Like the rain miss the plains
I will miss you
Until I see you again

Bob Marley awoke, on the day that he left.
He said: "you know I gotta go now but still I feel so blessed..."
"...I spent a lotta days, with my woman and with my sess, yes..."
"...with my six string justice chanting down Babylon in the West."

Oh yeah, I will miss you
And your oceans of smiles
I will miss you
And the sun in your eyes
Mama I'ma miss you
Like the rain miss the plains
I will miss you
Until I see you again

I've been travelling for so very long.
Trying to find, some place that feel like home
And there are many things that you can take from me
But what you can't take away, is the love that is found,
In our sweet destiny

Yeah I awoke, the day Grandmama had her stroke
And I cried and I cried until the tears stopped my throat
You see: she was the gardener and I was the soil
She said: "boy you gotta long road, full of love but full of toil."

Mama I'ma miss you
And your oceans of smiles
I will miss you
And the sun in your eyes
Mama I'ma miss you
Like the rain miss the plains
I will miss you
Until I see you again

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released February 4, 2021
Produced by Mike Schlosser

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John Orpheus Toronto, Ontario

John Orpheus’ musical journey has taken him from the Caribbean bush to festivals across Canada and the US. He combines hip- hop swagger, Afrobeat energy and dancehall charisma to create a sound built on big catchy hooks. John is known for his rabble-rousing live shows filled with audience participation, chanting and impromptu dance-offs that feel more like Caribana road parties than concerts. ... more

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