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I'm not a particularly political person, by which I mean I'd sooner just not get involved in conflict, but I realise that, at times, things happen outside your control which will you to say something or do something.
I got a comment on my last song from 'gersing' asking me if I'd sing a song for the monks and people of Burma. At first I misunderstood the comment but then it clicked and I felt compelled to offer something.. anything.
I know this song is going to change nothing; and I'm cautious calling it a protest song as I don't understand the situation fully (and I wouldn't want to upset anyone), but this is a tune I wrote in response to being repressed (I'm whatever guise) and how beautiful 'freedom' really is. I don't think anyone will ever understand that term fully but by singing and writing and thinking and speaking we can come somewhere close I'm sure.
As a disclaimer, I'd say that, personally, the chords and melody are arbitrary; merely the carrier of the sentiment...
Changing the subject ever so slightly I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone that's shown support; it's overwhelming. An apology to anyone I've not yet responded to.. I've never been very good at juggling my time but I will be in touch.
Thanks again...
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Certainty In Freedom
If I had the will to talk
I wonder if you'd give a thought
To what I had to say - help make it go away
Cos there's certainty in freedom
And in that we must believe in
Cos I saw on the news today
If I saw you in the street now
Would I look the other way?
I hope I'm strong enough to say - help make it go away
When all you see is hatred
Spirits crushed and souls deflated
Easy to leave it for another day
Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way
You should follow its path
Darkness leads you astray
Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way
So this, my only voice to speak
My message strong, my tone is weak
I find it hard to say - help make it go away
And if I come across obtuse
I urge you now to cut the noose
Don't leave it for another day
Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way
You should follow its path
Darkness leads you astray
Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way
If I had the will to talk
I wonder if you'd give a thought
To what I had to say - help make it go away
Cos there's certainty in freedom
And in that we must believe in
Cos I saw on the news today
Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way
You should follow its path
Darkness leads you astray
Peace is pushing for love
Love is leading the way
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Peace
© Kris Rowley 2007
Author: zzzzzzzzap
Keywords: certainty in freedom song for burma original zzzzzzzzap acoustic guitar piano bass
Added: September 30, 2007
