StephREDD released her soulful debut single “A Li’l While” to rave reviews in April 2015, and has been favoured by bloggers, OAPs and growing fans. The single with the thematic preoccupation of strength in the face of adversity has also raked in quite a number of testimonies and StephREDD has furthered the impact of the song by releasing a simple sing-along lyrics video to aid the acquaintance of the song by those who have been, and are still going to be inspired by the beautiful song.The single with the richness of Negro Spiritual music was written by StephREDD in 2009 haven had to ‘ wait’ a while’ herself in a place of uncertainty, confusion and fear of the possibilities of the future. StephREDD strongly believes that nothing is impossible to whosoever would believe enough, work-hard enough, pray enough and just ‘wait’ in position long enough to see the anticipated best come.
StephREDD (real name Stephanie Kadiri ) is also a Bilingual Human Resources Professional with several local and international certifications. She is a compelling communicator, an impactful trainer, public speaker/compere and a writer. She is currently one of the Lead Vocalist at theHouse on the Rock Church in Lagos, Nigeria.
“A Li’l While” was produced by Rotimi Akinfewa a.k.a. Rotimikeys
Watch the lyrics video:
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LYRICS: A LI’L WHILE
Verse 1.
Life comes in seasons Seasons come with time Time has it’s own phases And colours that interfere with mine So many questions Puzzles confuse my mind But in the middle of all the twists and turns and grey spaces I have learnt a thing that’s wise (And it is that…)
Chorus:
If it hasn’t worked If it hasn’t changed If it hasn’t turned out like I hoped I’ll just wait a li’l while (Wait a li’l while)
If it hasn’t worked If time’s running out and I’m afraid Instead of giving into fear, shame, pain and despair I’ll just wait a li’l while
Verse 2.
He has a dream And his hopes are so high That his desires will some day be fulfilled And his plans will fall in line We pray for peace And we’re hoping for a light That will shine through every darkness, sickness and hurt And bring life to our land
Chorus
Chant:
Oh I’ll wait (Wait)… Wait (Wait)… Wait a li’l while… I’ll just wait (Wait) … Oh wait (Wait)… Wait a li’l while.
Repeat chant
Bridge:
While we wait Let the planter plant a seed Let the doctor offer skill Let the Preacher say a Word And the people hold in faith Let the mother say a prayer Let the father hold the home Till we all arise together and see…
Reprise:
How things are turning Everything is changing It’s all working together It’s working together Cause we waited a while Now things are turning I declare that everything is changing It’s all working together It’s working together I’m glad I waited a while.
Chant:
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Wait (Wait) … Just wait (Wait)… Yes… Wait a li’l while Your wait could be an hour or two It could be a month, a year or more Wait a li’l while
Oh just wait (Wait)… Just wait (Wait)… Wait a li’l while
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel (Wait)… A silver lining in your sky (Wait) Just wait a li’l while.
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