Story Behind The Song
Backstory: Live Aid occurred nearly 40 years ago. It was formed because one man (Bob Geldorf) saw film clips of the people starving in Ethiopia. The success of Live Aid is legend. Song can make a difference in the world.
Song Description
The United States is in chaos and turmoil under its new leadership.
It is our hope that by protesting through song we can help make a difference in the future of our country.
| Song Length |
4:04 |
Genre |
R & B - Doo Wop |
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
In the sixties, the music played loud,
The Beatles reached above the clouds,
With their new music, they changed the game,
Elvis re-appeared, we called out his name.
Bob Dylan and folk songs emerged,
Motown grooves made our hearts surge,
A summer of love, Woodstock was a world apart,
Where peace was alive, and hope filled our hearts.
[Chorus]
Echoes of the sixties, ringing so true,
Achievements soaring, but losses broke through.
Civil Rights marches and finally the Act,
Voting rights granted, we made a pact.
[Verse 2]
The 1960's brought the first man in space,
We landed on the moon, oh what a place,
But Vietnam called, and the shadows grew long,
Brave hearts were broken; the war felt so wrong.
Assassinations rocked the nation, made us all cry,
JFK, Dr. King--how could they die?
Robert Kennedy, Malcolm X too,
Legacies of greatness cut down too soon.
[Chorus]
Echoes of the sixties, ringing so true,
Achievements soaring, but losses broke through.
Civil Rights marches and finally the Act,
Voting rights granted, we made a pact.
[Bridge]
Revolution in culture, norms were at stake,
Breaking down barriers; real change we would make,
With voices united, we started to see,
A vision of freedom for you and for me.
Dreams of tomorrow were painted so bright,
In the face of adversity, we still saw the light.
[Outro]
So let's keep on singing, let's carry the fight,
For a world filled with love, where we all share the light.
In the echoes of sixties, our hearts will remain,
Learning from history, a lesson in pain.
(Oh-oh, yeah, yeah)
Together we rise, let the story unfold,
Echoes of the sixties, needing to be told.