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“Burst Thy Cage” by Vaimoana & Felipe
September 19, 2021, in Music > Studio Session, by Naysan NaraqiBaha’i Blog Studio Sessions is an initiative where we invite Baha’is and their friends from around the world to come into a studio and share the Baha’i Writings put to music.
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Santiago, Chile with Vaimoana Heyman and Felipe Duhart singing “Burst Thy Cage” based on the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
This song was filmed and recorded in Santiago, Chile on 26 May, 2019, and the music was composed by Katrinka Heyman.
Lyrics & Quote
O SON OF SPIRIT! Burst thy cage asunder, and even as the phoenix of love soar into the firmament of holiness. Renounce thyself and, filled with the spirit of mercy, abide in the realm of celestial sanctity.
Baha’u’llah
Chords
Introduction: Bbm711 Ebm711 Fm711 Bbm711 Burst thy cage asunder Ebm711 Fm711 Burst thy cage asunder Bbm711 Burst thy cage asunder Ebm711 Fm711 Burst thy cage asunder Bbm7 Am7 Abm7 Db9 GbMaj7 And even as the phoenix of love Cm7b5 F7b9b13 Bbm7 F7#9 Soar into the firmament of holiness Bbm7 Am7 Abm7 Db9 GbMaj7 And even as the phoenix of love Cm7b5 F7b9b13 Bbm7 F7#9 Soar into the firmament of holiness Bbm Ebm Fm Renounce thyself and filled with the spirit of mercy, abide in the realm of Bbm Ebm Fm Celestial sanctity Bbm Ebm Fm Renounce thyself and filled with the spirit of mercy, abide in the realm of Bbm Ebm Fm Celestial sanctity
You can also listen to and download the audio version of this song from Baha’i Blog’s Soundcloud page here: “Burst Thy Cage” by Vaimoana & Felipe [Audio Track]
Watch the entire Studio Sessions video series on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube Channel here: Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions playlist
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Naysan Naraqi
Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
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Best one I’ve heard for a long time …Well done!
Steve Lockie (September 9, 2021 at 10:14 PM)