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| Songwriters : |
Kathryn Williams & Werner "Vana" Gierig |
| Performer : |
Carla Cook |
| Title : |
Why Must We Be So Brutal |
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Web Site | Web Site 2 | E-mail
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| Song Info : |
"'Why Must We Be So Brutal' is part of a 'plea for peace' song cycle of gospel-flavored jazz hymns that I wrote just after September 11. My hope is that the song will inspire all of us to think broadly and wisely, before deciding on any future course. I feel particularly fortunate to have had Werner 'Vana' Gierig as my co-writer, pianist, arranger and co-producer for this song, along with Carla Cook on vocals, Sean Conly on bass, and Alvester Garnett on drums." - Kathryn Williams |
| Download and listen : | 2.37 MB file :: 4:08 minutes [Download MP3] |
| MP3 Genre : | Jazz |
| Verse 1 |
Why must we be so brutal
Why must we terrify the world
And bloody her knees
Why can't we bury our arguments
Instead of so many people
Let them free |
| Chorus |
All of us are innocent
None of us are innocent
We all must take responsibility
There's fortune enough among us
A higher power fair and just
Why can't we find a way to live
Peacefully |
| Verse 2 |
We're on our knees begging please
Why can't we hold each other's hands
Live quietly
What's to be gained from such violence
Can the world survive
This killing creed |
| Chorus |
All of us are innocent
None of us are innocent
We all must take responsibility
There's intelligence enough among us
A higher power fair and just
Why can't we find a way to live
Peacefully |
| Verse 3 |
Why can't we save our oceans for children's holidays
Keep our mountains and rivers safe
How can we live with ourselves
With such atrocity
Perhaps we'll see godlight one day |
| Chorus |
All of us are innocent
None of us are innocent
We all must take responsibility
There's holy land enough among us
A higher power fair and just
Why can't we learn to live
Peacefully |
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© 2002 Saint Jane Jazz (BMI) and Vana Gierig Music (SESAC) |
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