Connect the heart to music
Music, as we know, is food for the soul, which is most often prepared from the soul as well. I mean, most songs come from what the heart holds—what the heart is thinking about at that time—and, in most cases, people form a deep emotional connection while listening to songs, and before they know it, tears start pouring out. I have listened to a lot of music that gets me thinking very deeply, where I just know that the songwriter did not just write that out of professionalism but as an outpouring of the heart into the lyrics of the song.
Oftentimes, religious songs are the ones that showcase this the most. We tend to believe that such songs come from the heart due to how the artist twists their voice and sound while singing. In many cases, we are also made to believe that those songs are heavily inspired by the Holy Spirit, moving listeners in profound ways, sometimes even making them fall or react in ways that show they have been deeply touched.
Wonderful Wonder by Nathaniel Bassey
This song is one of my most favorite gospel songs of all time. Everything about it is so beautiful, and I cannot ignore how deeply the songwriter poured out his heart in praising the Lord. This is a song that, whenever it plays, touches the heart so profoundly, inspiring deep worship and appreciation of how magnificent God is and how beautifully He created the heavens and the earth.
Even in secular music, songwriters often pour out their emotions into their writing, where inspiration comes from what they feel or what is happening around them. My native songs from way back home are particularly rich in storytelling, with many of them narrating real-life events. When these songs are sung, we can feel the heart of the singer—whether they are crying over a painful experience or expressing excitement over a joyful event.
We have many such songs, and from what I have observed, the ones that stand out the most are those used in mourning. A perfect example is the song Mr. Flavour used to mourn his friend, MC Loph.
This song, even till today, whenever it plays, brings back the memory of MC Loph because Flavour poured his emotions into the song.
Another fascinating thing about this song is how it is played at burial ceremonies when the loss is deeply painful, and people are mourning. The song makes them feel the loss even more—can you imagine that? A song that serves as a tribute to the death of someone is played at burial grounds, and people start feeling the loss even deeper.
Soso by Omah Lay
Omah Lay, in his unique style—though it is just his genre—has a way of pouring out his soul into his music, making him stand out when it comes to heartbreak songs. Soso is one of those hit tracks that feel so real, filled with deep emotion and sadness. If this song is played when someone is depressed, it will most likely intensify their emotions, making them feel even more weighed down by their sadness.
This post is my entry to Inleo Afri-tunes initiative. Also my entry to #ttt.
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