Nneka - Heartbeat (Live In Philly) HD

Nigerian recording artist NNEKA (pronounced "Neck-'a') performs her Top 10 European hit "Heartbeat" from her CD "Concrete Jungle." Actual song starts at 3:03. Available for download on ITunes and Amazon.com. Photographed by Mike D. and Craig Carpenter on 11/13/2009 at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia PA for Reelblack/Captured Soul. Visit www.worldcafelive.com and www.nnekaworld.com
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You said you'd be there for me
In times of trouble when I need you and I'm down
And like why do you need friendship
It's from my side pure love but I see lately things have been changing
You have goals to achieve
But the road you take abroad and heartless that wants you make another way
You throw stones
Can't you see that I am human I am breathing
But you don't give a damn
Chorus
Can't you feel my heart is beating
Can't you see the pain you're causing
Can't you feel my heart is beating
Can't you see the pain you're causing
Blood blood blood... keeps rushing
And now the world is asleep
How will you ever wake her up when she gets deep in the dreams, wishing
And yet so many die
And still we think that it is all about us
It's all about you
You sold your soul to the evil and the lust
And the passion and the money and you
And the same ones die, and people hunger for talking,
Suffer under civilized damn robbers but they stabled us
Chorus
Can't you feel my heart is beating
Can't you see the pain you're causing
Can't you feel my heart is beating
Can't you see the pain you're causing
Blood blood blood... keeps rushing
Invaded, eliminated, erased, interrogated
Our tradition, our love for our fellow countrymen,
Our property, our ancestors - have died
Can you feel, can you feel my heart beating?
Chorus
Can't you feel my heart is beating
Can't you see the pain you're causing
Can't you feel my heart is beating
Can't you see the pain you're causing
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[@Lexol7]

Is anybody seeing what I'm seeing? Beauty Passion Hurt Heartbreak It's everywhere and this wonderful woman captures it perfectly!

[@AnimalisticMeasures]

Bringing a grown man to tears. Love this woman.

[@LaChinlo]

This is amazing, Gods grace is all over Nneka! Love this

[@pedromaymi]

Saw her live in Orlando a few days ago, even took a pic with her after the concert. I'm forever a fan and will love her music til the end. Beautiful soul beautiful person.

[@t4nkman]

what a beautiful soul you are Nneka. With SOULJAS like you on our side humanity is going to take back our power sooooon! LOVE TO ALL WHO KNOW WHERE NNEKA IS COMING FROM...

[@godfatha5]

Wen I first saw Nneka, I said to myself dis small girl should go sit down, but wen I listened to her music I said to my self, AYODEJI you have to say sorry to Nneka bcos this girl is banging mehn, I love the way she sings, I love her message, & shes pretty too.. Lol. I must go see her when ever she come to town (London). Nneka may you never loose your Voice. Amen.

[@kapajita9]

i'm going to say neeka i'm from south afreeca and i love you to bits sister. you are doing what yoi have to do. you make us proud nneka. you realy make us proud nneka. you are giving us power to stand up and say we moving foward. nneka you are brillian and your band is nice, so nice!

[@tricialo1]

I wish she'll come now that I'm in Philly!! I simply love her!

[@sugaryplumb]

every single time i listen to this song it gives me goosebumps. absolutely love it!

[@2010Kim2010]

She is simply amazing. We need more talented girls like her in the music-business.

[@sabawoon8]

Sure, there are many very very talented singers..but NNeka ist truelly blessed with a gift from above!

[@GondwanaPictures]

every moment of discovering this artist is a rare joy

[@dieandburn]

The deepest vibe I have ever experienced.

[@KarmaDegen]

give thanx fi having a messenger like yuh around sister Nneka ... no word fi say ... Blessed Love!!!

[@alfredobingo]

she standng up there like a black angel just one afternoon just hangin out with here at a lake and she is telling me about life love and the whole world i would just listen and i wouldn t say a word she really blowed my mind

[@sguardian870]

Love her accent true waffi girl,this is why i love nigerian musicians they sing songs with meaning and nneka is a TRUE NIGERIAN artist love her music. Un like what we are getting from hollywood most of which dont make any sense anymore. Love u my naija sister.

[@Halayn2010]

Her voice & the emotion she brings to the song just makes me looooooooove this.

[@hipodrea]

sweetest Nneka yuh bring tears of joy in mi. yuh a so stunning, pure precious, thank you for every word, luv yuh so much!

[@NocheapthrillNet]

The realest singer I have seen in a looong time...

[@lilianayoyo]

amazing... when i see this it just makes me realise how much time ive wasted listening to music that talks about and sex drugs killing and useless things that dont do nothing for the soul and this music heals and speaks its so beautiful it made me cry...

[@StarryxHeaven]

Most beautiful woman ever. Such a true, talented, kind and real person. :)

[@themajeranek84]

I adore people like she is.. you can see the considerations are direct from her heart. she's soo.. -i would say- authentic!

[@OMGJOELLE]

this was incredible!! I've never seen a performance this deep and real, shes amazing.

[@IndigoPlaedian]

Good God......Let this video and this woman live on forever

[@130abtexas]

omfg so much soul at first i was a bit skeptical. Then the I heard the dude and her voice combined and it was Perfect. Wow

[@MaryamaAmina]

i love how she is mixing pigeon as she speaks, i wonder if her audience understand it. i speak pigeon sometimes around my american friends and they have no idea what i am saying even though its english its so funny, love her authenticity. glad to see a Nigerian, or even an African Representing.

[@nolabels21]

:-0 Now that's what i call music ! Left me speechless

[@BlaQueeNumi]

WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! THumbs way up! Tears, SMILES, Heartbeat!!!

[@KameliaMea]

ça va droit au coeur.. des mots qui résonnent de sagesse et de conscience. You're really blessed sister, may humanity have a Heart like yours. R.E.S.P.E.C.T

[@user-vg7uz4ee3n]

The highest level of sincerity performance clean energy .... .... .... while the depth of the philosophy of "Yes and no" -like "understanding"

[@whatyoucallbliss]

she put her soul into this, into life, shes my inspiration.

[@spynee]

every time i come back here to listen to this again i just melt. so amazing.

[@Khaa8]

It's great to hear something like this in the end of a fu*#$%&$ day. Greetings from Portugal!

[@mimigbnyc]

Special effects by her own voice and the message. So true to the Source...she is a channel to her art. Amazing. And I have to thank CNN.com for the recommend? Whatever works. Go Nneka. Go. And keep bringing us with you.

[@greenberetta2001]

now THIS is different than ladybeyoncekeshawhatever ... go nnekaaa! keep on going. don't stop.

[@yoyoanto]

I have fallen in love...she is amazing...what a beauty and what talent....

[@coolzeal1]

damn she'e so real, so natural. i love her and Asa too..great Nigerians artist

[@jghoward12]

she is incredibly talented :) you can see the emotion on her face i really like her i think she can make a difference

[@MonifaAdebola]

she is so much more powerful LIVE! Beautiful! Go Nneka Go Nneka!

[@afroswiss75]

i just cant stop loving her...thats music for the soul...

[@Eloha76]

Thank you Nneka! You are very good, you ar wonderful, you are the best. Thank you!

[@ziggy999]

beautiful !!!!!! Been fan from scratch !!! more beauties from Africa....MORE !!!!!!

[@RocbarStarbie]

I see it every where.. I feel so few listen... Our hearts are Crying out.. Still Carying Karen

[@sarsquare]

She is very charismatic, I couldn't keep my eyes off her.

[@Carlaaa369]

Love in the heart the heart beat feel who can give us one without doubt the belief the answer is Love

[@unfumchilla]

for real i love you with all my heart ! RIDE STRONG NNEKA !

[@gabylane1]

I can see yout heart, I can see your pain, and I care! You make me cry.. I do give a damn!

[@MSINTEGRITY]

I heard you Nneka, it's the lack of LOVE that is destroying the world. We have the power to change it, LOVE and LOVE some more....

[@meteorpinball72]

Just incredible. When I burned my wife a copy of the CD, I found myself completely unable to explain why she's so incredible with the ability to knock you straight to the floor. Maybe that's just it.

[@seeartziwon]

Awesome Nneka greetings from South Korea

[@thewexican23]

best version of this song and yes been listening for a long time always check this song out every once an a while ...from 3 minutes on of course

[@madziek169]

I love this song, it's beautifull

[@TheEdinDino]

E, my love, thank you for sharing this video with me. Yes, I know how you feel, I feel the pain of this world too, but I feel your love even more. I feel your love for entire world. I know, I believe in you, and we will change this world together. because, when I hug you, I feel your heart beating.

[@GoldenDreamOfMine]

yes i can see your heart beating and i can see the pain. So emotional !! love it.

[@gregorzonta]

10/10 No words to describe this.

[@adamcromwell]

If you care for what she sings about in this song, you won't ever skip to 3:03... Give thanks to the Almighty One for such a great artist! Big up!

[@theodorapolychronaki9606]

it's 2013 and i'm still listening this awesome live video cover from NNEKA

[@MylaCruz11]

wow that song is so powerful i love it

[@desirableart]

yeh she is capturing peoples hearts

[@sopwoo887]

wow what a beautiful, soulful performance

[@karinavanderstarre]

Respect en LOVE!!!! Geweldig optreden gisteren in Zwolle...Thanks!!! Karina

[@TONEBHURT]

Divine.........

[@karinavanderstarre]

Respect en LOVE!!!! Great performance yesterday in Zwolle...Thanks!!! Falling in LOVE..... Karina

[@mermigas1571]

i wish i can remember her talking to me like that thnx nneka thnx i need to wake up we need to wake up lets try for somethink better i wish my english where better so i could express my feelings better her e in greece we have one word for what i feel we call this word "Χαρμολυπη" it means happiness and sadness together i cant really explain .I know what i have to do i really know after this video i wish all you guys find out what you really have to do peace and love from greece

[@LoveToHearUSing]

What a beautiful soul! God bless you, Nneka

[@Farhan010692]

Im so in love with her music and her inspiration!

[@selgestar]

girl you moved me. i felt every little emotion you shared meennn you have an amazing voice

[@giedraable]

i dont have words to say how i feel...love it

[@rosernapolo6021]

thank you nneka. your music is such a blessing

[@misu60]

Awesome performance,very good artist.Wish you all the luck in the world! Blessings!

[@ayr698]

I will be listening to it in freaking 2058!!!

[@thevocalspaatl]

ALL I CAN SAY IS....HUMANITY....NEEDS YOU SISTER. FROM ONE MUSICIAN TO ANOTHER. I MUST MEET YOU AND SING WITH YOU AND HAVE YOU SHARE AS MUCH KNOWLEDGE AS YOU CAN WITH ME. See you someday. GOD Bless you!

[@gabylane1]

@ElenaCarafizi I'm crying as well, and it feels soo good to know i'm not the only one on earth......thanks for being there

[@Harrahshow]

Wow this kid is from Nigeria, I'm luving her

[@gabylane1]

she tells what has to be told for so long.......... ♥

[@athinagogolina]

A DOSE OF REALITY......WE DON'T REMEMBER WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE ANYMORE....

[@kwamekar]

Yes, much respect, thank you Nneka!!!!!

[@WahkibaJ]

I've Jus Fallen In Luv With This Goddess!!!

[@MrUndacovabrova]

she sings with SO MUCH SOUL. you can literally see it in her face. she shuts don to everything but the song. now thats someone who loves music.

[@Lucheefly]

Made me cry. My faith in music's evolution is now restored. Thank Nneka!!!!

[@dotploe6819]

I really like to listen here, just to experience true impressions unadorned ...

[@eiciaJuste]

she's so amazing, the song is heart touching..

[@MagnetikMagnitude]

The emotion in this... wow..

[@annsander]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE ... awesome ... much love ....

[@lllimonada]

i love you nneka, from Brazil

[@MorganaSd]

she is amazing.she is beautiful.

[@mstfrance9]

Just cry everytime i watch this...

[@qrobinso]

WOW! This version... incredible.

[@Shootsnapper]

Nneka best singer on this planet earth

[@JonWilsonTV]

I love when artist have a deep passion for their music...it shows in their performance

[@mohalishaf]

it.. it .lives in every ♥HEARTBEAT!!!

[@kahsanjra]

brought tears to my eyes

[@iDalisMediaTV]

Beautiful.

[@AYOcallmekat]

She is perfection.

[@kingofheavymetal]

Right throught the feels.

[@oisinwalsh]

Omg she is soooooo AMAZING

[@wonderlfuldworld]

SHE'S AMAZING!

[@Mervexoxo]

reminds me of a special person. i miss and love you, a.

[@13liev]

just perfect.. waoow. i love her! go girl,go!

[@Julia_M-S]

Will see her in "Paradiso"Amsterdam! I just can't wait!!! love her so much.

[@indiandreads]

Master Nneka!!!God bless ya!