I was counting all the stars

One night lying in the dark

Didn’t get a wink of sleep… Still counting as the sun came up.

No, the sky’s not bigger there.

And oh, my sight is just as clear.

But somehow those stars all shine… Bright like glitter in the sky.

Oh, I’m gonna fly this kite to Africa

Where no star has to fight to shine.

Oh, I’m gonna fly this kite to Africa…

And be like Glitter in the sky.

I was just a baby when

Daddy lifted up my chin

Told me, “Konjo, Ewedeshalew” and I was his

Glitter in the sky.

Now that time has come and gone

Daddy’s hair grey as stone

Oh, these dreams keep me awake

Bright like glitter in my mind.

Oh, I’m gonna fly this kite to Africa

Where no star has to fight to shine.

Oh, I’m gonna fly this kite to Africa…

And be like Glitter in the sky.

-MM