Sometimes we love to worry about little things that do not really matter. This song is extends an invitation to look beyond oneself.
"Two songs that have the makings of a hit are Marianne Cuasay’s 'Blessed' and Rachel Wong’s 'Thy Will be Done'. Both have those memorable hooks that make you want to press the ‘repeat’ button over and over again after you listen to them. Gadista did a superb job in composing both songs and they certainly matched the artists’ voices as well." - Australian Filipina
lyrics
Intro
So much sadness in his eyes
He lay there watching passers by
In a cardboard box
An invisible man
Sifting through the garbage day and night
Any sustenance that he can find
Happiness is defined
By a moldy cheese and ham
While you and I complain
That we are having too much rain
Or the food that you ordered
Isn't cooked the way you asked the chef
Learning to unwind
It isn't that bad
He is too embarrassed
To say what's on his mind
And he missed out on opportunities
Many people didn't have
Forever looking for a sign
From a tarot card
Chorus
But we're blessed (blessed)
Put your hands up in the air
Let's sing it
Blessed, blessed
Life would be free of discontent
If we only see the best
And see it only just a test
We are blessed
We are blessed
You lost the fire deep inside
You settled for some 9 to 5
When you look around
All your friends are gone
While you can't decide what to wear
And its giving you stress
As your best friend look so much better
Should I bother with this dress?
Jealousy entwined
Untrusting heart combined
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
We seek what we want
We want more than what we need
I have everything
We seek what we want
We want more than what we need
Yet I'm unsatisfied
I have everything
We want more than what we need
I want everything
I have everything
We want more than what we need
Repeat Chorus
credits
from ONE,
track released March 3, 2012
Words and Music by Oliver Gadista
Backing Vocals by Rie Manoloto
Rap by Jason Gustaff
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