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Iwapele means "gentle character" in Yoruba, and this song is a soulful call to just that. With vocal percussion by Navasha Daya, this is a smooth groove that will have you swaying wherever you are.

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Iwapele
Lyrics & Music by Navasha Daya for Daya World Publishing (ASCAP) & Daya World, LLC

Verse 1:
It’s not about security it’s about your destiny It’s not about the power you seek it’s about your destiny
Be Good Act Good Play Good Gentle Character Be Sweet
Be Gentle Be Kind Gentle Character

Chorus:
Lead -Moving from control into acceptance Background - Iwapele O Lead - Be gentle, Gentle Background - Iwapele O
Lead -Moving from control into acceptance Background - Iwapele O Lead - Be gentle, Gentle Background - Iwapele O

Verse 2:
It’s not about not feeling the blues It’s about the words you choose It’s not about your good intentions, it’s bout’ the things you mention Sometimes you have to go Inside And Reflect Be Still Gentle Character Be Sweet Be Mindful Be Kind
Gentle Character

Chorus:
Lead -Moving from control into acceptance Background - Iwapele O Lead - Be gentle, Gentle Background - Iwapele O
Lead -Moving from control into acceptance Background - Iwapele O Lead - Be gentle, Gentle Background - Iwapele O

Bridge:
(Lead) In life you can get it and live convey it and make your way Be Strong with Gentle Character
In life you can get it and live convey it and make your way Be Kind, Be Kind
In life you can get it and live convey it and make your way Be Strong with Gentle Character
In life you can get it and live convey it and make your way
Be Kind, Iwapele O

(Background on Bridge) Ori Apari - Ori Inu Ori Ode, Iponri, Ori, Ori Inu Ori Apere -Ori Inu Ori Ode, Iponri, Ori, Ori Inu (repeat)
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from Rebirthed Above Ground, released December 7, 2012
Iwapele - (5:07) -
(N.Daya) Daya World Publishing (ASCAP)
Lead & Background Vocals: Navasha Daya | Drums: Lee Pearson | Bass Guitar: Cory Baker | Electric Guitar: Matthew Chase | Vocal Percussion: Navasha Daya | Keyboards: Joshua “JehDi” Thomas | Synth String Arrangement: Joshua “JehDi” Thomas

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Navasha Daya Baltimore, Maryland

Called an “Astral Soul Goddess” by Mojo Magazine, Navasha Daya is a seasoned singer, songwriter, producer, who has performed all over the globe for the past 17 years as an indie - soul artists. Grammy- Award winning artist India.Arie says her voice is "the true definition of soulful". Like her cousin the late great Gil Scott Heron, she provides music that is both eclectic and soulful! ... more

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