I Remember, I Believe

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It’s 6 a.m. here and I haven’t slept yet. Let me post this thread before going to bed, then. :-)

I Remember, I Believe by Lizz Wright
clip by terigower



I don't know how my mother walked her trouble down
I don't know how my father stood his ground
I don't know how my people survive slavery
I do remember, that's why I believe

I don't know how the rivers overflow their banks
I don't know how the snow falls and covers the ground
I don't know how the hurricane sweeps through the land
every now and then
Standing in a rainstorm, I believe

I don't know how the angels woke me up this morning soon
I don't know how the blood still runs thru my veins
I don't know how I rate to run another day
Standing in a rainstorm I believe

My God calls to me in the morning dew
The power of the universe knows my name
Gave me a song to sing and sent me on my way
I raise my voice for justice I believe

 
P.S. I like Lizz Wright’s voice. Her voice is so clear (I mean her English is so easy for me to listen/understand lol)
The more I get older, the more I see the dark side of the world and people. But somehow, I feel more and more indifferent. The world is more and more bearable to me because I still “believe.” I cannot live in the world without that kind of believe. Nay, not that kind of optimistic believe about “what a wonderful world” below:   

I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.

I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.

The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do
They're really saying I love you.

I hear babies crying, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world.     

But I truly/strongly believe in “the power of the universe” which may be called in different names: Tao, God, Dharma etc. I believe that good is like thin air, will go upward while evil is like heavy air, will go downward. It’s so naturally that way. When I looked back in my life, through many dangers, toils and snares, I could see that something really saved a wretch like me. Yes, you can guess now, amazing grace. :-)
Goodnight everyone. And sleep well (if it’s bedtime for you to turn in there)