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Inspired by Youth Day, a drive through Soweto combined with Phil Collins music. 

Listen to their voices 
(Youth Day)
By Michelle Morris 
17/06/2024

Driving through Soweto
Seeing the makeshift stalls
People hustling to survive 
Part of their daily grind 

Phil Collins on the radio
Drums beating like Africa 
Heartbeats and heartbreak 
Today is Youth Day; Youth Day

So many roads and paths
So many people and choices 
Whether South Africa or England 
People want money and happiness 

Listen to their voices
The youth want freedom 
They want a good future 
They want their blessings 

Listen to their voices 
The youth want meaning 
They want to connect 
They want good feelings 

Yes, they want their freedom 
When will their time come?
All the old men in politics 
Taking the power away from them 

Yes, they want good feelings 
Yes, they want their blessings 
When will they feel the vibes?
When will their blessings arrive?

Too many people and voices 
Too many roads and paths 
We each have a way to go
To make our dreams come alive 

Listen to their voices
The youth want freedom 
They want a good future 
They want their blessings 

Listen to their voices 
The youth want meaning 
They want to connect 
They want good feelings 

How do we navigate the truth?
How do we do good for all?
Someone always seems to lose
The youth need their voices heard 

Time flies for everyone 
Time does not promise justice 
Time isn't fair in war and love
The youth learn lessons the hard way 

Drive through Soweto 
Ask them what they want 
Drumroll for Africa's youth
It's their time to shine 

Listen to their voices
The youth want freedom 
They want a good future 
They want their blessings 

Listen to their voices 
The youth want meaning 
They want to connect 
They want good feelings 

Listen to their voices
The youth want freedom 
They want a good future 
They want their blessings 

Listen to their voices 
The youth want meaning 
They want to connect 
They want good feelings 

It's your time to shine 
Youth of Africa rise
It's your time to thrive 
Youth of Africa rise 

Youth of Africa rise 
Youth Day vibes 
Youth of Africa rise 
Youth Day vibes 

© Michelle Morris, 2024
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