Wander On, Shining Star

Verse 1

Early dawn breaks over clay

Children laughing at break of day

Mama's voice calls from the field

Rice and yam, humble meal

Pre-Chorus

Hear the drums call my name

Calling me back through the flame

Spirit walks with me still

Guiding my feet up the hill

wander far

Wander on, shining star

Verse 2

My footsteps echo in the sand

Carrying hope with empty hands

Whispers of rivers in my dreams

Calling me onward through the streams

Pre-Chorus

Night may fall but I stand strong

Humming old Rende songs

Guided by moon above

Longing for peace and love

Chorus

I’m walking the road unknown

Far from the land I called home

Spirit of Ajowa in my bones

Searching for comfort on my own

Post-Chorus

Wander on, wander far

Wander on, shining star

Bridge

Wind brings the stories I know

Roots growing deep as I go

Faith in tomorrow, I sing

Strength from the journey I bring

Chorus

I’m walking the road unknown

Far from the land I called home

Spirit of Ajowa in my bones

Searching for comfort on my own

Post-Chorus

Wander on, wander far

Wander on, shining star

Outro

Still moving under sun and rain

Every mile, letting go of pain

Motherland's rhythm in my chest

Walking onward, I find my

Verse 3

Dust rises on red earth track

Memories weaving, never look back

Ogun’s blessing, I claim today

New strength rising with every sway

Pre-Chorus

Sun will rise and I move on

Carrying my father’s song

Embers of hope burn bright

Dreaming of morning light

Chorus

I’m walking the road unknown

Far from the land I called home

Spirit of Ajowa in my bones

Searching for comfort on my own

Post-Chorus

Wander on, wander far

Wander