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There's a sound in my head

by Natalie Rungan

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1.
There’s a sound in my head Verse 1 Waiting Waiting for the moment When Ilive this dream I dream Sometimes People try to tell me This is not what is meant for me But I always hear this voice inside That I can’t dismiss Chorus There’s a sound in my head There’s a sound in my head Calling me to be all that I can be There’s a sound in my head There’s a sound in my head And I can’t escape what it’s saying Verse 2 Social media traps me to compare myself with Others but I’m the only me I have learnt To ignore the haters, why bother When I’m reaching for this dream Cos I always hear this voice inside That I can’t dismiss Chorus
2.
Who am I? 04:02
Verse 1 Who am I Where did I come from? How did I Get to where I am standing now? So many things So many places Verse 2 Where am I What led me to here? Did I do Things I was meant to do For this Life that I’ve lived Life that I’m facing Chorus So this is my discovery Trying to find the truth I seek To unlock the hidden things This is my enquiry Into me Verse 3 Who am I At this moment? Did I choose what was right along this path? So many fears So many faces
3.
Pappa D 03:56
Verse 1 Papa I see Everything that you did for me Brought opportunity To a simple girl like me You opened doors To people in a world that was yours Places that I would explore I just didn’t see it Now I can see That all you did gave me So many things Dreams that were inside me Became real Papa I see That what you were doing for me Would help me be the best I could be It just wasn’t easy Verse 2 Pappa I see Everything that you did for me Taking me under your wing With so many like me You did much more Than people ever knew or saw Worthy of grand applause For the love that you showed me Now I can see That all you did gave me So many things Dreams that were inside me Became real Papa I see That what you did gave to me Hope to build my dream A simple girl like me
4.
Verse 1 I wish I had known What I’ve come to know As I listen to people speak of stories old Music that you played You have built a name That so many people know to this very day Chorus It makes me strong Inside To know that what I’m working for Is worth the sacrifice It makes me strong To believe That someday all of this Will show you what you’ve meant to me Verse 2 I spent many days Questioning my ways Wondering if what I’m doing Will make sense someday Then I think of you What life put you through And I find the strength to help Make my dreams come true Chorus It makes me strong Inside To know that what I’m working for Is worth the sacrifice It makes me strong To believe That someday all of this Will show you what you’ve meant to me Bridge I don’t know how I do the things that I have to do But I feel your love carry me through All that you’ve done pushes me to do all I can Giving me courage to keep going on
5.
Change 04:31
Verse 1 I have seen the world through many eyes Many sides Many times I’ve wondered how many things Have changed yet many stay the same Feels like things are never gonna change I know they wanted you and me to have a say Chorus Aah aah woh (x3) Woh oh oh oh oh oh Verse 2 Change is not so easy When we face prejudices of our past We can see each other when we start To look beyond the masks Unafraid to just be Who we are as we were always meant to be Chorus Verse 3 I must be the change I wanna to see In places I could never be Before they won my freedom to believe for possibilities Leaving me a heritage One so rich I can hope to live my dream Chorus Bridge So many times We have failed to live in peace But if we honour the spirit of Ubuntu I am because you are
6.
I remember 06:13
Verse 1 I remember When daddy played the drums Mamma sat there Every minute she would watch I remember The sparkle in her eyes At that moment He’d start to improvise They took me to church That is where I learnt Chorus I met Jesus when I was a little girl Felt His loving arms around me at each turn Singing songs of adoration and of praise As we worshipped Him together in those days I remember I remember Verse 2 I remember When mamma used to sing Such a sweet song To the King of Kings Mamma taught me That this is what love means To surrender All of me to Him They took me to church That is where I learnt Chorus I met Jesus when I was a little girl Felt His loving arms around me at each turn Singing songs of adoration and of praise As we worshipped Him together in those days

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When you are writing a PhD, people often ask you to tell them about your research. It’s usually difficult to describe and you gloss over the actual topic and highlight what you think they want to hear. That’s not the case for Natalie Rungan though, as she has created a sonic answer, a heartfelt journey in song as a way to respond.

This collection is a unique musical journey following the path of her research. An intimate portrayal of where Natalie’s passion for Jazz started through her greatest influences, each track describes her deep understanding of and passion for her music while adding to the data she has collected for her thesis.

This ARTographic approach to study is pioneering in South Africa and Natalie uses her voice and composition skills to break new boundaries. This, of course, besides the fact that the album is beautifully performed and mastered. I can honestly say, working with her has been a privilege.

Dr Boudina McConnachie, Rhodes University 30 November 2022.

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released December 2, 2022

Natalie Rungan--Vocals
Mark Royeppen--Piano
Talent Mbatha--Bass (except track 3)
Bruce Baker--Drums
Siya Duma--Saxophone
Shaun Johannes--Bass (track 3)
Elvis Gangiah--Engineer                       
Mixed & Mastered by--Brent Quinton
Photography--Msizi Nxumalo

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Natalie Rungan Durban, South Africa

Natalie Rungan is an independent South African recording artist who is a firm believer in prayer and hard work. With her sultry looks and powerful vocals she expresses her thoughts and ideas about the many truths of what she believes love and life to be. Natalie’s music is shaped by her musical heritage and a deep experience in jazz, R&B, gospel and pop. She has penned and produced six albums. ... more

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