"Brave" is my tribute to those who seek refuge. It is a song about the refugees' plight from war, injustice, oppression, loneliness, pain, betrayal, and indifference. It is also a song of hope, of understanding, of caring. We are all refugees in this world, always looking for peace, freedom, and love. Let us give to those in need.
lyrics
Tell me am I brave
Climbing mountains blind with nothing but faith
Somehow I believe
Freedom's open arms will shout and receive
People in need hiding from fear
War-torn, helpless, hungry and dying
Pride gone, homes burned, blood shed
Will this please end.
Tell me am I scared
Crossing ocean's hell of darkness and pain
Somehow I can see
The shoreline holds a flag of sympathy
Please carry the weak, rescue the child
Hands reach, help us, hear us, we're trying
Are we worthy, my family's
All I live for.
I welcome you my neighbor, my friend
I give you sanctuary and peace
Humanity is strong, the soul is giving
I take your hand, together we bear
A courage deep, a heart that cares
My home's your home, my cup I give to share
To share.
Do I have a chance
Hands are tied and justice shatters like glass
Somehow hope is near
The storm will someday pass and disappear
Salaam alaikum
Namaste
Shalom
Peace be with you
We are here
for you, for you
credits
from Tribute,
released January 3, 2018
Lyrics by Socorro Chinnick
Music by Socorro Chinnick and Mike Siracusa
Produced and Arranged by Mike Siracusa
Mixed and Mastered by Mike Tompa
Recorded at Merriam Music Studios, Mississauga, ON
Drums, Keyboards, and Guitar by Mike Siracusa and Mike Tompa
Background Vocals by Eden Alcia and Gordon Chinnick
Album Photography by Joji Balaton
Album Graphic Design by Veronica Hiemstra
My name is Socorro Chinnick. I am of Filipino heritage. I've lived in Canada for more than 40 years.
I have an
Industrial Engineering degree in University of Toronto, have had a long career in IT, and am currently living in an organic vegetable farm in southwestern Ontario with my husband. We have two grown beautiful children.
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