Listen to their voices Youth Day

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