Story behind the song
Love rap or not, this heartfelt video will pull at your heartstrings and leave its impact upon you, long after you have finished viewing it. It is that strong and powerful! The music, the catchy chorus, the voices telling their stories, and the chilling photos, deeply moved me in such a way, that no other medium can ever do. Once your eyes have come upon the truth as witnessed in this video, there is no way you can stand by and not speak out in anguish at the killing of innocent human beings, especially the children, who could NEVER be guilty of doing anything that would justify their having their lives shortened. Pictures do not lie! The people like us do not lie? Wake up! You have been deceived! After this, you can never say that you did not know what was really going on, at least, not with a clear conscience.
The world needs to care about saving “Just One Life” as much as it cares about who will win the next “American Idol” or Super Bowl football game. America especially needs to watch this video for truth, instead of watching the nightly news where truth is often the first casualty! What if that “Just One Life” happens to be one of your own kin, or you yourself? Would it then make a difference?
We are all ONE in this world and with the help of this music video and its message, let us pray that we can finally start acting as though we are interconnected and value every human being, regardless of what part of the world he lives, the color of his skin, the language he speaks, or his religious beliefs. All of humanity is of one flesh and each of us is equally deserving of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
—Wanda Duncan
The sound of a child’s voice will spur the instant reaction of most any adult. That sound could be a laugh, a cry, a whimper, or a shout. Children understand far more than they are often given credit for and, in the case of advocacy, children are often the subjects, but rarely the voice advocating for others. There is an exception in the case of a new song and video depiction of “Just One Life" by Jamal Belica featuring Ben Jammin and Agron Belica.”
The work of advocates and human rights activists is not done for personal gain or glory, nor is it done for the money. The lyrics of the song explain it perfectly and explain why any of us does this kind of work, “All I wanna do is save one life, just one life.”
It takes much courage to speak out in the face of genocidal governments, mass killings, and the many humanitarian crises around the world, but if no one speaks up, then we are all guilty of these crimes. Millions dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have largely been killed in silence and with the financial backing of the international community. Silent genocides are occurring throughout the world and unless people stand up and say “No More,” then they will continue; the victims are often children.
Thank you, Jamal Belica, Ben Jammin, and Agron Belica for this wonderful song! May it be heard and re-played around the world!
—Jennifer Fierberg, MSW
Yet another Wake up Call to the world in Jamal Belica’s latest revolutionary song.. Just one life, featuring Ben Jammin (5 years old) and father Agron Belica who are speaking out against oppression and injustice while representing the youth of the world. The children are the future of this world and by educating them we have hope and promise against the tyranny and oppression that exists today creating a world that is for humanity peace justice and freedom.
The words "All I wanna do is save one life" reminds us that to save one life is to also save all of humanity. It forces us as human beings in a world that is plighted with evil destruction and death brought about by those who control the power to stand up not for ourselves, but for the children and for all those around the world that suffer daily under inhumane acts and oppressions, and that the struggle is with us all! Through the art form of music Ald
