Story Behind The Song
I actually wrote this song shortly after the Boston Marathon bombing. I was so sad and frustrated and confused by this hatred based on fundamental differences. We are just human beings with different histories!
Song Description
A poetic song that asks the age old question of "why can't we just get along?". A medium tempo minor to major progression with a powerful message, begging for answers and giving a simple but potent solution.
| Song Length |
3:33 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Joyful |
Subject |
Healing, Hope |
| Similar Artists |
Bill Withers, Bob Dylan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Hello Stranger - are we related
You seem so familiar to me
Are you fragile - sometimes jaded
A human being with a different history!
Chorus:
My sister my mother my father and my brother
You believe in one thing I in another
It doesn't matter we're all the same tribe
Believe in each other and keep this world alive!
Is your blood red - beneath your skin?
Have you two eyes a nose a mouth and chin?
Hello stranger - who's so familiar
We're not strangers anymore
I'll say it again!
2nd chorus:
My sister my mother my father and my brother -
You believe in one thing I in another
it doesn't matter we're on the same ride
Believe in each other and
Keep this world alive!
Bridge:
There's no winning
There's no losing
New beginning
Of our choosing!
Chorus:
My sister my mother my father and my brother
You believe in one thing
I in another!
It doesn't matter
We're on the same ride
Believe in each other and
Keep this world alive!