The Rally (Anthem)
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Togetherness Suite The Rally Anthem Various causes are stated within the bridge of this track to represent the myriad of topics found in news media on a daily basis Unfortunately still there exists oppression of descendants of historically disenfranchised people around the world Never should they have to beg for their spiritually and physically entitled rights as human beings Why are there barriers to living in peace without systemic oppression and institutionalized discrimination For her courage to heighten awareness and to demand parity with accountability, I salute Veda Tunstall and every oppressed community worldwide on its journey to discovery and healing In this track, the lyric phrase "without question or pause" is a nod to Luther Vandross' 1994 interpretation of The Impossible Dream The Quest written by Joe Darion in 1966 The lyric phrase "proud" is a nod to the motivational call by James Brown and Alfred Ellis in their 1968 work, Say It Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud The lyric phrase "rise" is a nod to Maya Angelou's 1978 seminal poem, Still I Rise, and too, the documentary by David LaChappelle in 2005 entitled Rize The lyric phrase "fly" is a nod to Virginia Hamilton's 1985 award-winning book, The People Could Fly Undoubtedly, encouraging reformation through the visual, literary, and performing arts is an imperative Janet Jackson along with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis demonstrated this well with their 1989 album, Rhythm Nation including State of the World In earlier works, the Pointer Sisters captured this essence of empowerment in their 1973 rendition of Lee Dorsey's Yes, We Can Marvin Gaye's 1971 seminal work, What's Going On, inspired awareness and advocacy for social justice as well Descendants, let's all rise Fuel the passion deep inside Elders and Youth side by side, full of purpose and with pride Represent your cause, without question or pause Stand tall, stand proud, whether you are few or in a huge crowd Closer and closer we get There is so much power in each step Climate change, environmental racism ecological apartheid Human trafficking, child sexual abuse, violent extremism by some in law enforcement brutality and wrongful killings, massive civilian gun deaths Racism, sexism, classism Discrimination in employment, housing, healthcare, education, political voting and legal representation Immigration Workers' rights, universal basic income, poverty, hunger Access to reproductive health options and mental health resources Enabling LGBTQ "plus" advocacy for people with impairments and people of indigenous lands and heritage Speak truth from your lips Confident stride from your hips Sign held high in your grip No time, no sign? It's fine, raise your fist Worry not about your hair or what to wear The priority is you are here and being sincere Represent your cause, without question or pause Stand tall, stand proud, whether you are few or in a huge crowd Closer and closer we get There is so much power in each step Descendants, rise, rise, Rise Descendants, step, step, Step Descendants, fly, fly, Fly
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