Mom-inspired lyrics

What am I Here For? was written from the perspective of a new mom with many dreams and plans in limbo. I became very challenged with the topic of my passion as it relates to purpose and destiny. What am I supposed to be doing? Where is my place? What am I here for?

The lyrics of the song were written on June 23, 2010. My husband and I had been married for less than 2 years when we started our family. I worked at a job where I had to commute 2.5 hours each way. As soon as our son was born, my commitment to the job waned and it was very difficult to focus. I was burdened by guilt and it became very stressful for me. I often used journaling to de-stress….

At 8:45am, on my 2.5 hour commute to work: I’m at my wits end. I can’t keep living like this. I have to leave this job but I need a plan.

I worked a few hours on that particular day, frustrated that I couldn’t concentrate on work.

At 12:50am, on my 2.5 hour commute from work: I’m leaving work. Long journey home. Can’t wait to go on our walk, relax and write.

My heart was at home. At the time, my son was 6 months old and I was desperately trying to find a way out.

At 3:01pm, I was home early and I took our son on a walk to our spot at the park: Made it home and I’m out. Praying for a masterpiece. Micah is sitting here content with his keys.

A nice breeze [is] blowing on this hot summer day. We’re in the shade.

Could I make a career out of writing?

I remember wanting to stop all and write when I have children.

So here we are. It’s time to write.

…If I’m meant to write, how do I start? Where do I begin?

What am I here for? Where do I fit in?

Life must be about much more satisfaction from within

The visions and purpose, dreams to be fulfilled

What is my calling, Lord? What talents do I build?

Life must have meaning. I glimpse it everyday

The love of a baby, the joy of companionship

I wish I could spend all day enjoying relationships

There’s something out there that I’m meant to do

Something that can’t be done unless I made it too

Could it be a song or a very special book

Or raising the next world changer?

What would I find joy doing, living my destiny

That people will seek me out to do this very thing

…

Why am I here?

What am I meant to do?

Who am I called to be?

How do I become that person?

What will give me joy? Peace? Fulfillment?

What is my purpose?

The visions? The dreams?

Considering my circumstances, I began to remember all the things I had planned, all of my personal visions/dreams and of the many words spoken into my life. 

And so the lyrics to the song ‘What am I Here For?’ came together.

I had left my job in January 2011 and the final verse was written in February 2011. Lyrics by tia, llc. was established in March 2011.  The lyrics to the chorus and bridge were created in October and November 2011 by a collaborative effort with lead vocalist Bunmi Ogunbayo and prodding from the creative genius of our producer, Olayinka Adetoye. The song was even more enhanced by jazzy contributions to the bridge by vocalist Olaoluwa Ayilegbe, the lovely vocals of a dear friend, Ms. Brandi Carrington and the authoritative voice of my husband, Dr. OlaWale Ajao. My husband's contribution really speaks measures to me, bringing new meaning to the song.

For those passionately seeking purpose

For those aiming to reach their dreams

You may relate with these lyrics

And capture what this song really means

-Lyrics by tia 2011-2012