Writer: Stephen Ovba, Stephane Ne Navelan, Clais Lawrence
Composer: Stephen Ovba, Stephane Ne Navelan, Clais Lawrence
Lyrics
Why do we wait for outsiders to recognize us?
We need to see the light that God put inside us
The Golden child – they know our touch is Midas
They wanna… colonise us… then divide us
Till we’re fighting each other to be stars in their eyes
Like the children in a scene from ‘Lord of the Flies’
Love yourself first - that’s the ultimate prize
Go where you’re celebrated - be Morecombe and Wise
Show up, show out, find your path and arise
Flow hard; roll out, now everyone is surprised
The world is waiting for you, for you to arrive
I see potential in you; I see your star on the rise
You've got to know your worth
Seek and find your light
Let the world see you
Just keep on shining bright
Stars don't need permission
To show their light at night
It's time, it's time, it's time
To Arise & Shine
Nobody sees a star from afar on the come up
All the hard work and all the bills you run up
Life knocked me down; I got back on my feet again
Rap bohemian; stand up - like a comedian
Can’t sit around waiting for you - to believe in him
Know your value and your worth – you’re premium
What’s in your hand? – That’s the main ingredient
Do what you can with what you have, even when
It’s hard to see stars when dark matter’s concealing them
Nuclear fusion of hydrogen and helium
I do my thing; make it stick like Michaela Coel
Arise and shine – it’s time to play ya role
It’s nice to be acknowledged, hearing words of affirmation
…But stop seeking other people’s validation
Keep your head down, your mind on your creation
Keep chasing that dream and be patient
Imagine nations without imagination
Is this the image you want in your nation?
Homegrown talent losing their motivation
Black British actor said in a conversation
Lack of opportunities led to migration
He made it big abroad, became a sensation
Came back home - got a standing ovation
The Idris Elba effect in rotation
No Stringer Bell, No Luther – translation
They only like you when you’re hot – cremation
Hot or not, we’re all we’ve got - relation
This one goes out to every constellation