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Man of the People (Song for Biko)

by Kabir Sen (MC Kabir)

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I wrote this song in honor of our friend Biko Mangcu, man of the people! Much love to all of Biko's family and friends.
R.I.P.

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Not a day goes by when I don’t think about you, Biko, man of the people
And the glow of your light burns so bright in the night, my friend Biko, man of the people
And there’s really nothing that you couldn’t do in this place
Love and joy written all over your face
You were on the drums, Hluma rockin the bass
Oh Biko
And I’m searching for the right words and notes for you, my friend Biko, man of the people
And I’m wondering how to write about a boy who has no equal, yes that we know
Huge personality, larger than life
A friend to all, quite the delight
How’d you get that star of yours shining so bright? Oh Biko….

Yes we celebrate that light that illuminates our life
We cannot just give in to thoughts of darkness
And I really have no plan to ever understand
And what we can’t control can feel so heartless

Not a day goes by when I don’t think about you, Biko, man of the people
And the glow of your light burns so bright in the night, my friend Biko, man of the people
And there’s really nothing that you couldn’t do in this place
Love and joy written all over your face
You were on the drums, Hluma rockin the bass
Oh Biko

Yes we celebrate that light that illuminates our life
We cannot just give in to thoughts of darkness
And I really have no plan to ever understand
And what we can’t control can feel so heartless

Not a day goes by when I don’t think about you, Biko, man of the people
And the glow of your light burns so bright in the night, my friend Biko, man of the people
And there’s really nothing that you couldn’t do in this place
Love and joy written all over your face
You were on the drums, Hluma rockin the bass
Oh Biko

And I’m searching for the right words and notes for you, my friend Biko, man of the people
And I’m wondering how to write about a boy who has no equal, yes that we know
Huge personality, larger than life
A friend to all, quite the delight
How’d you get that star of yours shining so bright? Oh Biko….
How’d you get that star of yours shining so bright? Oh Biko….
How’d you get that star of yours shining so bright? Oh Biko….

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released October 13, 2023
Written by Kabir Sen ©2023
Vocals & Keyboards by Kabir Sen
Bass, guitar and mixing by Aaron Bellamy
Photo by Siphokazi Mangcu

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Kabir Sen (MC Kabir) Boston, Massachusetts

Kabir Sen (AKA "MC Kabir") is a hip hop/soul artist, music teacher, singer, emcee, songwriter and producer from the Boston area. He has worked with many hip hop luminaries over the years and performs regularly with "The Krush Faktory" at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge (1st Saturday of every month) and at Bull McCabes Pub in Somerville every Thursday night. His 7 albums are all available here! ... more

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