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A protest song about the importance of love, unity, and working together to make the world a better place.

lyrics

feel my way around
I need to find a way to higher ground
I cannot sleep
I watch the news at night
Here we go again, I feel my throat get tight

Wake up, look around, and build a fire [Wake up, look around]
Wake up, raise your voice, lift it higher [Wake up, make a sound]
Raise your hands, make some peace, come and join the choir

It’s gettin’ so cold
Can’t tell truth from the lies
It’s time for us to open up our eyes
History repeats
Same story, different cast
Have we learned nothing from the centuries past

Wake up, look around, and build a fire [Wake up, look around]
Wake up, raise your voice, lift it higher [Wake up, make a sound]
Raise your hands, make some peace, come and join the choir

Build a bridge to truth and justice
Tear down walls of fear and hate
Let the light rip through the darkness
Now’s the day, we cannot wait

Build a bridge to truth and justice
Tear down walls of fear and hate
Let the light rip through the darkness
Now’s the day, we cannot wait

Etc.

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from Cootes Paradise, track released November 6, 2017
Written by Lily Sazz, Paul Fayter. Lead vocal by Sue Leonard. Additional vocals by members of the Grand River Voices (choir). Performed by Cootes Paradise.

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Cootes Paradise Hamilton, Ontario

Cootes Paradise specializes in original roots based music that is bluesy, funky, and filled with soul. Their music is an infectious, groove-based sound with a mix of super cool covers and originals that easily stand up to the rest of the repertoire.

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