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Paper Hearts
03:10
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We joined in dreams, our hope was strong,
we were a team, then things went wrong
Misunderstandings and miscellaneous miseries
tore apart our paper hearts.
Frail paper hearts
Can we can heal each other by determination and trust?
Will we weld together? Or will we just rust?
Our stories told are souvenirs to hold,
still controlled by lies of old.
We attempt to draw together two pages torn apart,
what can glue two paper hearts?
our paper hearts
If we accept each other; and with kindness, both do our part,
[love can tape back up our paper hearts.
Two paper hearts.
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Locrian Winds
02:59
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Thank you, precious child,
for you opened me to responsibility.
Thank you, for your curiosity;
for your love of adventure, and wanting to improve.
Thank you, precious child, for growing up with courage
and for taking on challenges, including me,
and becoming independent of the pressures of society.
Thank you, precious child, for inspiring me,
for leading me to see myself in different ways.
You are not "my" child, for I never owned you.
I am blessed with having known you since your birth.
You are my mirror,
you will always be a part of who I am,
so I thank you, precious child!
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La La Lee Dream
03:15
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I had a La La Lee dream last night, that we were Lovers, held on tight and in the yellow morning light we woke to find la la la lee,
we'd had a dream about tomorrow, we were friends who knew and cared.
Through all our laughter, love and sorrow; we always shared
La la lee dreams La la lee dreams
We always shared la la lee dreams as one.
We had become a sort of single soul, and home was where we both lay down
and dreamed together every night la la lee oooh
For we are lovers held on tight and in the bright red morning light
we woke with joy to find that the dream was right!!
(Solo piccolo by Sam Lower)
La la lee dreamers through and through!
Our La la la lee dream for two
my La la lee dream came true in you!
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Samba Soul
03:17
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Let me go deep
for some new views
Let me go deep
for some new views
Get some brand-new views
of myself with me
I need to find
some time
Time with the Samba Soul
Sada sada da da da da da da da
samba soul...
Let me go out
into the desert sand
Let me go out
into the desert sand
Walk with the pain,
so I can find joy again
I wanna find
free time
Time for the Sam-ba Soul
Let me go deeper,
higher,
and lighter
Sada sada da da da da da da da
samba soul...
Let me go up
onto the mountain top
Let me go up
onto the mountain top
Look down and see,
re-re-reality
Cause it’s high time
Time for the Sam-ba Soul
Sada sada da da da da da da da
samba soul...
Let me go down
into the running river
Let me go down
into the running river
Dive deep within,
flow along with da rhythm
Where I can wash
myself
Me and my Samba Soul
Sada sada da da da da da da da
Eee,
down to the Sam...ba
Samba Soul…
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I Can't Breathe
05:24
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2020 was a pandemic year, with
fear blinding kindness in our minds.
Isolation in so many ways
I just don't understand what was behind it...
As the statistics grew, did it get to you?
The impact of fear seemed the worst.
An Older person I knew who caught the covid flu
described it in just a few words;
I can't breathe; Children aahh
I think I think I'm gonna die
Cuz I can't breathe; children,
I can't breathe.
Instrumental
There was also a virus in the white House;
'White supremacy', racism & fear.
Yet the U.S. pointed the finger at China
saying "Chinese don't respect human rights" over there!
having seen how young George Floyd had died,
officials in Beijing got wise;
in response to the two-faced hypocricy,
they folded their arms and replied;
I can't breathe; Mama aahh
I think I think I'm gonna die
Cuz I can't breathe; Mama,
I can't breathe.
spoken word
Police brutality; racist deaths;
George Floyd
Eric Garner
Javier Ambler
Manueal Ellis
Elijah McClain and over sixty others.
all of them died in police custody
saying end slow on "I can't breathe"
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7. |
On Your Way
02:32
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You're on your way
The sound of change is calling you
The goal is blurred
Yet you’ll see it through,
hold that as true…
You're on your way
Each footprint on untouched dew is new.
step into what is deep in you;
you’ll know your way;
it’s child’s play.
While you're on your way
Hold all love in gratitude
Every experience that you knew;
hold onto that as true…
On your way
You're on your way
For a short time, I'm left behind
Yet I know we’ll find
our combined light will shine
on your way
on our way
On the way.
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¿quién soy?
03:06
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¿quién soy?
¿quién soy? yo?
mi vida valiosa es la conciencia compasiva
eso quiere mi alma
Mi preciada vida valora cada experiencia
le da sentido al dia
mi preciada vida es de relaciónes profundas.
Que envuelven mi alma
Cada suspiro explora una reflexión universal
Es el sentido de cada respiro
¿quién soy?
¿quién soy? yo?
mi preciada vida es de relaciónes profundas.
Que envuelven mi alma
Cada suspiro explora una reflexión universal
Es el sentido de cada respiro
______________ENGLISH TRANSLATION______________
who am I?
who am I?
My precious life is a compassionate conscience
That wants my soul
My precious life values every experience
Gives meaning to the day
Who am I?
My precious life is one of deep relationships
That wrap my soul
Every breath I take explores a universal reflection
It is the meaning of each breath
Who am I?
I am
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Always Loved
02:56
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It hurts to know your king of hearts
has been pulling down your house of cards
But don't forget, the game's not over;
and though it will be hard,
you're always loved.
You had the courage to confront your family.
So you have earned a fearless destiny
Your spirit holds this sense of purpose,
ensuring that our light is always clear.
Instrumental
Nothing can stop your journey
though the destination may seem to change
Every step you take, it will be enough!
remember that you're always loved.
Peace will always sooth you,
a gentle breeze will calm your soul.l
Like a flock of starlings settling on a tree,
grace will cover you with warm comfort feathers
You're always loved.
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If You Were a Song
03:01
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Mmm If you were a song, I’d be dancing and singing along
learning the complexities of your sweet melody
A flight of chickadees will be flitting along with your song
‘Cause the rhythm of your loving-kindness is so strong.
As strange as this may seem to be
You are the only song that listens to me
maybe that is why I feel so happy;
your song's in the key of empathy.
If you were a song, the lyrics of the story would be strong
You'd connect to all the listeners who are singing along
Thanks to the composer, who wrote the chords for your sweet tune
The first verse you were in Venus, the second you landed on my moon
For your song I sing harmony
You are the best song that ever happened to me
Every part of our beating hearts would belong
to you, if you were a song
INSTRUMENTAL 8 bars
A chorus of happy chickadees will be flying along with your song
‘Cause the rhythm of your loving-kindness is so strong.
Outtake:
You're a beautiful song; For you I sing harmony
You're a beautiful song; You're the best song ever happened to me
You're a beautiful song (repeat and end)
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Dancing at a Distance
03:37
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We chose to dance together,
Now I want to understand
Why there's a distance between us
Even when you're in my arms
I'm sure your heart aches too,
when we're dancing at a distance;
You're weighed down with your burdens
Let me take some of your load.
I want to be in step with you
not treading on your toes, ooh
I'll help you reach the stepping stones
on this twisted heart-felt road.
Instrumental section
The more we love, the more we give,
The more vulnerable we are!
We want to heal, but we can't conceal
The powerlessness that we feel
Come and talk to me
Let's stop this dancing at a distance...
We're moving to a different beat
and our lack of timing shows
I want to be in step with you
not stepping on your toes
So let me share the stepping stones
on this twisted heart-felt road.
No more dancing at a distance....
No no no no, Let's stop this dancing at a distance...
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When You Smile
02:52
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Since you came into my life
I Can't believe how good it feels
So fresh and green and young again and enjoying life's new deal!
When you smile, there's something deep inside of me
that tries to cartwheel free
and I know how much I love you
and I know you love me too
Not so long ago I met you; At first glance my heart was sold
I knew that I would love forever
(Even when I'm old)
When you smile, there's something deep inside of me
that tries to cartwheel free
and I know how much I love you
and I know you love me too
There's a sparkle in your eyes. Innocence as well.
When you hug me I'm transformed to better by a mile
cause
When you smile, there's something deep inside of me
that tries to cartwheel free
and I know how much I love you
and I know you love me too
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Philosofree & Optimysts Toronto, Ontario
Philosofree, Bob Legare, Jeff Lohn, Bob Long, Mi Cha ('Chami') , & Sam Sharkaway are
Optimysts!
Philosofree is from Australia, The Bobs and Jeff are Canadian, Sam is from Egypt and Chami is from Japan.
Together they perform an eclectic mix of harmonic songs.
Many other talented musicians from across the world have contributed to our albums, incl: Uli Marquand from Germany & Alain Valodze
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