Freedom From War (excerpt)
(Laura Sandage)
Laura Sandage
January 23, 2012
Written for the Davis-based group Freedom From War, founded by David Dionisi, who was consulted at length during the songwriting process. Recorded in the home studio of my friend and fellow musician John Swann, featuring the musical talents of Andrew Corbett, John Swann and Katie Henry.
FREEDOM FROM WAR Laura Sandage
VERSE 1
I thought there was nothing that I could do
To stop a war machine so big, so strong
I thought one more person couldn't make a difference
I was wrong, I was wrong
CHORUS
I can take a stand (I can take a stand)
I can lend a hand (lend a hand)
I can carry freedom's light from shore to shore
I can play a part (I can play a part)
In a world with heart, I can
Bring about freedom, freedom from war
Verse 2
Freedom of speech is getting limited
Freedom of worship's coming under fire
There are so many people in fear or poverty
I can do what my heart desires
CHORUS
I can take a stand...
VERSE 3
Gathered together, we are powerful
I can feel the stirring force of something more
Than the isolated longings of our human suffering
It's the love I've been longing for
CHORUS
I can take a stand...