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. The song basically revolves around the concept that some people have a blessed (or gifted) life, while others are not so fortunate. Three other songs are also included on the retail single: "Reap What We Sow", "Dee Dah Dah" (an interlude type track), and "Raiders of the Lost Art", all from the group's debut album ''

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'' and all produced or co-produced by Dazastah. "Gifted Life" was nominated as 'Best Single' at the 2003 Australian Dance Music Awards, which was eventually won by Infusion's "Dead Souls". The song featured on the 2003 DMA compilation album, it received airplay around on

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Track listing

#"Gifted Life" – 3:38 #"Reap What We Sow" – 4:52 #"Dee Dah Dah" – #"Raiders of the Lost Art" – 4:49

References

External links

Australia Music Online – "Gifted Life"
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