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Elexa Dawson writes:
The song was written at the very beginning of the shutdown and is a call to all of our better, higher selves to imagine a better world. "The Way it has always been done is now gone. This is our moment to sing a new song."
I thought it would be a great campaign song for Bernie Sanders, but the day after I wrote it, he suspended. Ah, well. It's still a good song.
lyrics
This is not the way that I thought the world would end
And though we're far apart, I'm so thankful for my friends
And we will not despair, we will take this opportunity
To better our relations, because we're one big family
Love is the message, love is a deed
Open our minds up, new eyes to see
The way it has always been done is now gone
This is our moment to sing a new song
The hour is approaching, be ready when it comes
We can change the world with kindness, cause the darkness to run
One thing you must remember when you're pressed against the wall
That love is never wasted, and the end comes to all
Love is the message, love is a deed
Open our minds up, new eyes to see
The way it has always been done is now gone
This is our moment to sing a new song
credits
released April 2, 2021
Artist: Elexa Dawson
Title: New Song
Label: Lost Cowgirl Records
Author: Elexa Dawson elexadawson.com
Musicians: Elexa Dawson (vocals, guitar), Kelby Kimberlin (bass guitar), Melissa Tastove (vocals, percussion), Jenna Rae (vocals, percussion), Martin Farrell (vocals, keyboard)
Recorded, produced and engineered by Martin Farrell, Lost Cowgirl Records thelostcowgirl.com
Additional mixing by Peter Oviatt, Moonflower Sounds moonflowersounds.com
Mastered by Brody Wellman
Cover Photography: Jordan Storrer, Lifeleak Visuals lifeleakvisuals.com
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