ORIGINAL SONG: "ARE YOU WITH ME NOW" BY @winanda || VIBES WEEK 41 .

**Hello music lovers.** It's Vibes Week 41. As we have no theme for this week, I got inspired to share an original song. It's been a while since I shared an original. Previously, I have done three a capella originals; the first one in [week 12](https://inleo.io/@winanda/vibes-web-30-music-competition-week-12-original-song-pulled-close-pulled-away-by-winanda?referral=winanda), the second one in [week 16](https://inleo.io/@winanda/vibes-web-30-music-competition-week-16-theme-roots-original-song-decision-by-winanda-68v?referral=winanda) and the third one in [week 19](https://inleo.io/@winanda/vibes-web-30-music-competition-week-19-original-song-you-are-my-all-by-winanda-8k8?referral=winanda) and this time around, I found an instrumental to go with my original song.  --- Unlike others I have performed, I started this song a few days ago, composed some lines of lyrics and got disconnected. Then a few more lines crept into my mind in the shower, haha. > The best songs are composed sometimes in the shower. Said by someone in a video I once watched. But is that true? Anyway... I didn't want to do a cover song this week, so I knew I had to complete this song as soon as possible and record it. I plugged in my earbud, lay down on a couch close to the family altar and finally opened my mind and heart to the universe to connect. It was a beautiful experience as the lines kept flowing in. Learning the lyrics took some time, unbelievably. I kept learning and making mistakes until I finally got it and was ready to record. --- "**Are You With Me Now**" is a Christian/gospel song composed by me. It allowed me to connect with God, feel His presence, express how it feels to be disconnected from Him, and seek Him to be close by in my mission on earth. When you ask God to be with you in your life's journey, He will lead and guard you and make you prosper.  What matters is not the noise we make when praying, nor the hours spent, but the connection with the one true God and the desire to know Him, love Him and serve Him, living a life that will please Him. --- **From The Holy Gospel according to [Matthew 16: 26-27](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2016&version=NIV)** Jesus said to his disciples, **26.** What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?  **27.** For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done. --- While we still have time on earth, let's put it to good use and fulfil our purpose of creation. I hope my song and the message in my blog post inspire you. God bless you. --- I'm grateful to be in this wonderful community. Thanks to our amazing judges, @lordbutterfly, who founded the Vibes community, @silentscreamer, @verbal-d, and other sponsors behind this great project, as well as to you, amazing artists, for showing up each week. --- **I hope you enjoy my performance, connect with it, and feel the positive vibes as well as the message it brings. Please leave me your thoughts about my performance. I would love to hear from you.** Hugs and much love. 🤗 ❤️ --- **WATCH BELOW** 👇 **ON 3SPEAK** https://3speak.tv/watch?v=anda3speak/fjkrvtrd **ON YOUTUBE:** https://youtu.be/zgVbNKipiUw ### "ARE YOU WITH ME NOW" LYRICS, ORIGINAL SONG BY @winanda **[Verse 1]** It's not the hours spent with you Connecting with you matters most You said You'll always be there Yeah, Disconnection felt, hurtful Seeking Your presence always Never to depart from You You see my heart, my cry And when I fall, Here's a question that I ask. **[Chorus]** Are you with me now? Are you with me now? Are you with me now? Let Your Will be done **[Verse 2]** Reaching out for Your mercy In Your arms I find myself A warm embrace that I feel Yeah, You're faithful and loving You comfort me You're present Even when I can't hear You Yeah, Wisdom sought, received Favour asked, granted On a mission to heal others **[Chorus]** Are you with me now? Are you with me now? Are you with me now? Let Your Will be done You are with me now **Original song written and composed by** @winanda **PIXABAY LICENSE** **Instrumental/Music used:** [No Copyright Music by Viacheslav Starostin (original_soundtrack)](https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-no-copyright-music-382074/). **Audio File ID:** 382074 **Licensor's Username:** https://pixabay.com/users/original_soundtrack-50153119/ **Licensee:** Winanda_sings --- ### Promoting Hive (INLEO) And The Vibes Community - [Promotional post on Hive.](https://inleo.io/@winanda/secure-your-space-build-a-brand-and-get-rewarded-in-cryto-leo-hive-hbd-hp-and-more-8ze?referral=winanda) - [How to use INLEO frontend for Vibes entries.](https://inleo.io/@winanda/how-to-use-the-inleo-frontend-on-the-hive-blockchain-for-vibes-entry-submission-4vb?referral=winanda) ### Promo Video - [Promotional video on Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOShaATDOP_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) ### Vibes Week 41 Entry Submission X submission: https://x.com/Winandasworld/status/1971176021358710824 Love from @winanda ❤️. Stay connected. --- *Thumbnail created by me on Canva.* *Image is mine.* *Video edited by me with PowerDirector.* --- **Bring Vibes to INLEO!** You can [publish your Vibes entries through the INLEO frontend](https://inleo.io/@winanda/how-to-use-the-inleo-frontend-on-the-hive-blockchain-for-vibes-entry-submission-4vb?referral=winanda) and earn in HP, HBD and LEO token (INLEO's native token). **If you're a Nigerian, you can easily withdraw your HBD using [Ezabay](https://hives.ezabay.com/register?referral=5118919356). All you need is your email address to create an account.** **To begin your content creation journey on the Hive blockchain, sign up via [INLEO](https://inleo.io/signup?referral=winanda). Create threads, blogs, and vlogs and engage with other creators. Read [this post](https://inleo.io/@winanda/secure-your-space-build-a-brand-and-get-rewarded-in-cryto-leo-hive-hbd-hp-and-more-8ze?referral=winanda) for a guide.** --- --- **SEE YOU SOON IN MY NEXT BLOG.** --- --- #### About Winanda |  | Winanda (Ikwuoma Winifred Diala) holds a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering. She embraced her passion and became a baker, recipe developer, creative writer, and food content creator. Composing songs, listening to music, and seeing movies are a few of her hobbies. | |---|---| ---