Bringing together some very talented friends in a remote-tracking scenario, I put together a unique take on this song. That's kind of a funny thing to say, because I've been performing this song regularly with almost every group in which I play for the last 5 years. In general, we just keep it to there verses, but on this recording I had a revolutionary idea to add a chorus. I wouldn't be surprised if choruses really caught fire this year.
Kidding aside, I really feel like people everywhere need to internalize the message here, which is: listen to each other. We don't have to see eye to eye on everything all the time. Disagreeing doesn't mean we aren't friends, simply that we don't agree on one thing.
lyrics
BRING OUR HEARTS TOGETHER
While it seems so clear to you and me
That what we need is unity
There is so much fighting in the street
It’s been going on for years, not weeks
How warm it could be and so serene
If we could finally find some peace
And bring all of our hearts together
Just because you’re wrong doesn’t mean I’m right
If we don’t agree we don’t need to fight
You could like Dire Straits and Rapper’s Delight
It’s not enough just to be polite
In the darkness, shine a light
There’s a throne on top of a billion’s plight
What we need is to bring our hearts together
Jesus tried, he was slain
To reach our hearts, not just our brains
Now did you miss the point, because now you say
We should kill and divide all in his name
Preaching and doing are not the same
It’s no way to live with regret and shame
Can we just bring our hearts together?
It’s a noble concept, to be sure
You’re only as rich as the poorest poor
How much suffering can you endure?
Will you spread the cancer while you hide the cure?
Nostalgia is a tested lure
So for this, our next reunion tour
We’re gonna bring all of our hearts together
Find your voice and sing it loud
Build something of which you are proud
There’s no better time to start than now
Before all that’s left is a funeral shroud
The power of many has been avowed
The road once snowed in just got plowed
Now, let’s bring all of our hearts together
credits
released April 2, 2021
Ayesha Musicbox Brooks - vocals
Melissa Montalto - organ, vocals
RL Heyer - guitars, vocals
Tim Kennedy - Wurlitzer EP
Mark Mattrey - bass
Derneill Washington - drums
Shane has been a friend and bandmate of mine for over 20 years. I was fortunate to produce and play on both of these records with an amazing crew. RL Heyer
Tim's new album, TK Special Trio Featuring Home Team is the kind of album you can listen to over and over and keep finding new things you love. RL Heyer