Optimistic - Sounds of Blackness (Live Performance by OR1G1N)

OR1G1N, a group of 11 Black Musicians/Performers perform a live cover of 'Optimistic' by 'Sounds of Blackness on March 29, 2019 at La Mutant in Valencia, Spain.

OR1G1N Members :

Bianca Johnson (Dancer)
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Fabienne Jean (Violin)
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Josh Porter (Keyboard & Bass)
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Julian Williams (Trumpet)
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Keyanna Hutchinson (Guitar)
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Lyndia Free (Background Vocals)
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Matthew Maxwell (Lead Vocals)
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Mizan Willis (Percussions)
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Randle Thompson (Background Vocals)
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Travis Collins (Drums)
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Xela V (Lead Vocals)
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Facebook:   / xelavmusic  
Email: [email protected]

Special thanks to Kish for recording and editing this video !

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Lyrics:

Keep, keep on
Never say die
When in the midst of sorrow
You can' t see up when looking down
A brighter day tomorrow will bring
You hear the voice of reason
Telling you this can't never be done
No matter how hard reality seems
Just hold on to your dreams
Don't give up and don't give in
Although it seems you never win
You will always pass the test
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic
If things around you crumble
No, you don't have to stumble and fall
Keep pushing on and don't you look back
I know of storms and strive
I been around them all of life
Just think ahead and you'll be inspired
To reach higher and higher.
You'll always do your best
If you learn to never say never
You maybe down, but you're not out.
Don't give up and don't give in
Although it seems you never win
You will always pass the test
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky (you can win child!)
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic
Don't you let no body stop you
Be optimistic
You can win, yes
Never say die.

Songwriters: Gary Dennis Hines / James Samuel Harris / Terry Steven Lewis
Optimistic lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.