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SONG CREDITS
Words & Melody: Rivera/Seda/Carfi
Music: Rivera/Seda/DeCario/Hebert/Robinson
Produced by Rivera/Seda
Arranged by Rivera/Seda/DeCario/Robinson/Hebert
Vocals: Mona Seda & Hector Rivera; John Carfi (Rap)
Trumpets: Mona Seda
Bass: Daniele DeCario
Dumbek: Forrest Robinson
Saz: Danielle Hebert
Guitars & Drums: Hector Rivera
All tracks recorded at Riverananda Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Mixed and mastered by Shawn Lyon
VIDEO CREDITS
Illustrations and Video: Danielle Hebert
Video concept: Hebert/Rivera/Seda
LYRICS
PEOPLE POWER
People Power
Take a stand and fight the power
In the numbers lies our strength
if we can only do away
with self-segregation
Our common goal is clear:
a better life for ourselves
in every nation
When you empower yourself
you inspire someone else
A chain reaction (takes place)
and people of the world
realize that we are all
in this together
Separation is artificial,
Leads to frustration
and isolation
Gimme your cold hand to warm with my hand
you are not a stranger to me: no one is an island
Grassroots is the key, you are here with me
Anything is possible if only we get it,
stand here together against oppressing minds
People Power
Take a stand and fight the power
that constrains your throat breathes fear in your ear
Let the fire inspire, take us higher, ignite the desire
of being one people, one race: the human race
People Power
Take a stand and fight the power
People Power
If somebody comes to tell you that the battle can’t be won or that something can’t be done, that you believe in
Don’t be receivin’ the lies they be sayin’, the truth you be displayin’ like trees swaying in the breeze, bringing them to their knees
We makin’ history, and life is just a mystery and it doesn’t have to be so complicated when the simple truth is navigated with integrity
You see? You and me, we were born free free as the wind blows and the grass grows and the people know exactly what they’re doing when united
Let the fire of your freedom be ignited, like a flower Yes! It’s time to feel the People Power
(Saz Solo)
Martin Luther King and Gandhi showed
non-violence is the road
that leads to freedom
So let’s forget the need
for individual gain and greed
Unite our efforts
Separation is artificial,
Leads to frustration
and isolation
Gimme your cold hand to warm with my hand
you are not a stranger to me: no one is an island
Grassroots is the key, you are here with me
Anything is possible if only we get it,
stand here together against oppressing minds
People Power
Take a stand and fight the power
that constrains your throat breathes fear in your ear
Let the fire inspire, take us higher, ignite the desire
of being one people, one race: the human race
People Power
Take a stand and fight the power
People Power!
