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The first release off Sungate Records is “I Survived A War” by Mariami

I Survived a War tells a story of survival, perseverance, and overcoming the odds. Mariami weaves in her personal narrative of escaping the grip of the war torn Soviet Union as a child to arrive in America, while speaking to the theme of female strength and resilience. In it's message, others can find a path to emerge victorious over their own battles.

A few words from Mariami on writing this song:

I often create mini-challenges for myself when wanting to adopt a new skillset. At that time I wrote I Survived A War, I was learning how to make beats in Ableton and my weekly personal challenge was to compose one full song in Ableton top to bottom (production & vocals & mix.) I happened to be visiting Wave Hill the day of the challenge, it was around New Years. If you’ve never been to Wave Hill, it’s an imperial 28 acre garden that overlooks the Palisades and Hudson River in New York City. The perennial gardens, stone pergola and horticulture are all breathtaking. Being an energy sensitive person -- and considering the fact that Mark Twain leased the estate from 1901 - 1903 and that it was frequented by the likes of Charles Darwin, Arturo Toscanini and Theodore Roosevelt, there was a bounty of residual vibe to absorb. So much that I went home and almost became sick from the intake of all that vibe. When I went home I created a mock version of I Survived A War and within days uploaded a home performance of it to my Instagram:

A post shared by Mariami (@officialmariami) on Jan 2, 2017 at 6:08pm PST

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I SURVIVED A WAR

Many men many men many men don’t know How to live life when you live through a thunderstorm The Russian man came and he said there would be no more Nothing quite like a pretty girl who survived a war

Hiding in the mountainside yea we all had to flee Oh it’s nothing quite like a pretty girl perched in a tree Tiny little land but we had to escape by the sea Riding on the waves pretty hair blowing in the breeze

I survived a war I survived a war hey I survived a war I survived a war hey I survived a war I survived a war hey Pretty girl at the border popping champagne

Wrote letters to my friends said yo I’ma send you something nice Clean Knit Private label pretty girl merchandise My grandad made some lemon tea before we left the crib Pour it in my thermos take pretty big sippy sip

Time to start a new life free from the harsh terrain My pretty little wings flew me far on the airplane Now I’m a rich country girl work hard I don't complain Find me at the border popping pretty girl champagne

I survived a war I survived a war hey I survived a war I survived a war hey I survived a war I survived a war hey Pretty girl at the border popping champagne

They showed up in their tanks and they didn't know what peace is They tore down my momma's favorite European art piece My family fell apart, the city went to war Blank shelves in the market no food was in the store

In my country all the people always say The river washes your worries away The river washes your worries away The river washes your worries away The river washes your worries away

Beyonce's dad knew the business Miley's dad was a rockstar Taylor's dad traded millions Gaga's dad helped her catch stars

My daddy came to this country With nothing to his name My mama was his saint It's been the coldest road to fame

I survived a war I survived a war hey I survived a war I survived a war hey I survived a war I survived a war hey Pretty girl at the border popping champagne