Title: Love Yourself
Artist: Lawrence Mooka-Neliman
Language: English
Lyrics
(Chorus)
Learn to love yourself,
so you can love somebody else
If you cannot love yourself,
how can you love somebody else
(Verse 1)
Keep on playing that melody,
feed the seed with the love we need
watch the tree of love as it grows
with the fruits our ancestors know
Create a sense of security,
Meditate on your purity
Building up on your self esteem
Nothing’s wrong with chasing your dreams
Everything is gonna be alright
Embrace the darkness don’t get lost in the lights
Free your mind of insanity
Don’t be tied down by gravity
Love is power to free yourself
Don’t be afraid to be yourself
Belief in you is the biggest key
To all the best possibilities
Chorus)
Learn to love yourself,
so you can love somebody else
If you cannot love yourself,
how can you love somebody else
(Verse 2)
Treat yourself with some decency
Tuning into the frequencies
It’s your responsibility
To nurture all your abilities
Believe in every single thing that you do
Only you can make your dream come true
Belief in you is the biggest key
To all the best possibilities, so….
(Chorus)
Learn to love yourself,
so you can love somebody else
If you cannot love yourself,
how can you love somebody else
Song Background
This song is about spiritual well-being and mental health too, in a way it pushes the messages of learning to be happy with yourself, to empower yourself and at the same time knowing your own self-worth before you need someone to tell you how much you are worth.
A lot of people in difficult times, especially over long hospital stays can definingly do with preventing negativity and loving yourself works hand in hand with that! It is so easy to bottle up emotions, but it is ok to talk about how you are feeling, and people often don’t feel heard. That’s a big thing, speaking out about what is going on and it makes a positive difference.
Looking for answers in my own life, I have looked within, being able to write this song about that topic, it felt divine. I needed to hear it myself, the message of the song, hearing it back really instils the values in myself as I was not in the mindset of bettering myself at the time. The thing is, the energy you put out is absorbed so you can’t put out bad energy and expect to get only positive energy back.
Bio
“Hailing from Townsville, North Queensland, Lawrence Mooka-Neliman is a proud Torres Strait Islander whose music resonates with the rich cultural heritage of his roots. A guitarist since the age of 12, Lawrence has dedicated over 14 years to performing within his community, sharing the stage with his father in a musical partnership.
Their band has become a fixture at local festivals and events, earning recognition and awards for their unwavering commitment to the music scene in Townsville. Lawrence’s journey has seen him open for renowned artists such as Yothu Yindi, Baker Boy, and Lil Mase, among others.”
Biography is an exert from: “On The Terrace – Lawrence Mooka-Neliman,” Chamber Music Adelaide, Government of South Australia, 2024, https://www.chambermusicadelaide.com.au/ontheterrace