Lyrics
(verse)
I was awakened by the sound on the street
Millions of people shouting "I can't breathe"
I stepped to the window and looked outside,
None of the faces were like mine
They were fighting for justice and social changes, equity and respect.
Against systemic oppression, a violent obsession, "Get your knee off my neck"
(pre-chorus)
Though the pain wasn't mine, still I cried.
There's more that unites than divides.
We must realize, We are one.
(chorus)
WE are one, we are children of the sun,
Bound together by the ocean, moon and sky.
We are one, a brotherhood of man, bound by the common ground on which we stand.
We are one, take my hand it's a start. We are much closer than we can ever be apart.
(verse)
I fell back asleep, and I started to dream,
awakened again by the sound on the street.
Millions of women standing side by side, fists in the air and ready to fight.
For their family and their right to choose, for respect and autonomy.
Against systemic oppression, a violent obsession. Get your hands off of me.
(pre-chorus)
Though the pain wasn't mine still I cried.
There's more that unites than divides.
We must realize,
(chorus)
(bridge)
Will you stand with your brother
out there in the streets?
Will you lend your voice to another
who has no one to speak?
Will you
be there,
when they come for me?
Wake up.
make a new start.
Hold out your hand and open your heart.
Keep your brother by your side
and Let love
be your guide.
(chorus)
WE are one, we are children of the sun,
Bound together by
the ocean, moon and sky.
We are one, a brotherhood of man, bound by the common ground on which we stand.
We are one, take my hand it's a start. We are closer than we'll ever be apart.
