In her own words, she writes. “I finished writing this song on my travel to the destroyed parts of Northern Nigeria. I saw first hand what it means to lose hope and how powerful and necessary hope is in moving forward. This song put hope on my lips and I hope it fires up the same in the heart of everyone that listens”.
The artiste took to her Instagram page to share some more…
“I don’t think I can say I wrote, ‘Land of Promise’… It came to me effortlessly. I remember blurting out, “This land of promise is now home to me,” in the middle of one of my Thursday worship sessions with my friend David Nkennor.
Songs do not always come that easy for me. “This land of promise… Where I stand to be blessed….” This song was clearly already whole when it came. I didn’t have to try.
And the words clearly contrasted what was going on around me.
The situation in the country and beyond seemed to be getting worse and it was affecting everyone. I was deeply concerned about this just moments before David arrived. But then I blurted those words out and followed with – “It is well”- over and over again… and something began to change in me. I knew everything was going to be fine.
However, I became hesitant about recording the song. It seemed too simple and for another interesting reason; I did not want to be accused of peddling false hope. Our world needs real, tangible solutions and not some ‘pie in the sky’ mantra. We need to roll up our sleeves and fix our problems.
I agree… it is time to get serious….hope is where it all begins. Hope sparks the light. It’s where innovation has always come from. That ‘knowing’ that there is a better way. You have to ‘see’ the reality of it to be committed to it. Putting ‘life’ on our lips puts us in a better position to be part of the solution. And raw hope always inspires gratitude …suddenly you begin to see how blessed you really are in the midst of trouble.
I pray that this simple song brings light in seasons of uncertainty. The road ahead may seem unclear but never be afraid to say… It is well.”
LYRICS
Land Of Promise (It Is Well)
Verse 1:
This land of promise
Is now home for me
Its now home for me
I believe I receive
That this land of promise
Where I stand to be blessed
Now home for me
Now home for me I believe I believe
This land of Glory
Is the land of my dreams
This land of peace
It is well It is well
Awake oh beauty
You have not been forsaken
You know who you are
Beautiful land
It is well it is well
Chorus:
It is well
It is well with us
It is well
It is well It is well
Bridge:
Tell your daughters
And call you sons to speak to the land
Declare it as one
Do not be afraid x4
Verse 2:
Calling you land of promise
We call out your grace
We declare your harvest
It is well It is well It is well
Awake oh beauty
You have not been forsaken
You know who you are
Beautiful land
It is well It is well
Chorus:
It is well
It is well with us
It is well
It is well It is well
Awake oh beauty
You have not been forsaken
You know who you are
Beautiful land oh oh oh
It is well x3
It is well and you know
Outro:
Tell your daughters
And call you sons to speak to the land
Declare it as one
Do not be afraid x4
Do not be afraid to say
It is well with the future
You know it is well
For the sake of our children
Speak to the land
We are not afraid x4
In this land where God says yes
Oh it is well.
Produced by: Mela
Mixed and mastered by Mr. Wols
Background Vocals: Nwando Omosebi, Abigail Bassey, Oshoboke Adejumoke and Awosika Olarewaju
Drums: Akintayo Adeyemo
Guitar: Olasehinde Oluwasegun
Piano: George Ade-Alao
Keys: Victor Sunday
Photography : Ria Solanke
Graphic Design : Anny Robert
Twitter: @tybellotweets
