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A New Day
01:37
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I see a new day dawning, are you coming along?
Can you handle the freedom?
Will you sing the new song?
I see the old world dying; we're gonna set ourselves free
I see the future bright ahead
With equal rights for you and me
Equal rights for you and me
We're gonna make it happen
We'll open every door
And let the sunshine in
Where it's never shone before
Woman power will do it, oh, we'll celebrate equality
There is a new day dawning
Come along with me and see
Come along with me and see
Arm in arm together, there ain't nothing we can't do
Our belief in justice - hey, it's gonna see us through
I said woman power can do it; aw, we're gonna celebrate equality
There is a new day dawning
Come along with me and see
Come along with me......and see!
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What Do I Do?
03:24
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What do I do with my anger; what do I do with my pain?
Where do I put it now that it's out?
Can I hide it away again?
Can my eyes deny they've seen what they've seen?
Can my ears pretend they've not heard?;
Can I go right on being the person I was?
Can I say not a word?
I used to think women were cherished
I learned that as gospel and creed
But a pedestal, just like a prison, my friend
Is a very small space indeed
You pay such a price for the learning
Life never can be the same
As girlhood dreams are falling apart, you try to find someone to blame
Now who in the hell are you gonna blame?
Sometimes I wish things were different
That somehow I just couldn't see
All of the truths that are filling my head
I wish they would just let me be
Ah, but truth is a terrible mistress
And she moves in, she moves in to stay
So the answer, I guess, take the truth you possess
And use it 'til your dying day
Oh, you gotta live it 'til your dying day.
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3. |
Feminist Blues
02:59
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Women started marching in 1848
Women started marching, 'way back in 1848
Oh, we're marching yet today 'cause the need is still so great
They finally freed the black man in 1865
Don't you know, they finally, finally freed the black man in 18 and 65
Hey, we're waiting for our turn and our hopes remain alive
Hey now, they said that we could vote in 19 and two oh
But the fight's not over yet; we got a long way still to go
Well, they said that we could vote in 19 and two oh
Oh, well, the fight's not over yet; we got a long way still to go
Alice brought it into Congress in 1923
Alice brought it into Congress in 1923
Well, we still ain't got that ERA.
Now it's up to you and me
Alice died without it; now its up to me and you
Alice Paul died without it; well now it's up to me and you
Oh, it had a new beginning
This time we're gonna push it through
I said that women still are marching, in lines as far as you can see
The struggle will continue 'til we gain equality
Women still are marching in lines as far as you can see
And the struggle will continue until we gain real, I mean real equality.
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4. |
It's A Man's World
02:35
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So they think they heard us speak out at the polls in '82
Well, we just might have a few more things to say
There is a message we are sending about a dream just coming true
That the patriarchy's finally seen it's day
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It's a man's world, unless women vote
It's a man's world, sure as sin
It's a man's world, unless women vote
Now the old boys' club is through; we're coming in
Yes, I know that we've been voting now for 60 years and more
But without a single voice, we've not been heard
We've been voting like they told us to; we'll think for you, they swore
Why, your rights are safe with us, dear (That's absurd)
It's a man's world unless women vote
For a world that's free and just
It's a man's world unless women vote
Now from here on in, they'll have to deal with us
We've a gift for Ronald Reagan
One that's truly from the heart
Knowing just how much he loves to get away
We have votes to send him packing
We have votes to help him start
On a permanent Santa Barbara holiday
It's a man's world unless women vote
It's time women had their say
It's a man's world unless women vote
Oh, the gender gap just proves we're on our way
No more man's world!.
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We're gonna leave this world behind, the one where we're not free
We're gonna build a new one; we've a plan
A world where children can grow into all that they can be
A partnership of woman and man
The road is long, the going rough, but we will see it through
Our goal is worth the anger and the tears
If we just stand together, there's nothing we can't do
Our purpose will sustain us through the years
In sisterhood we will prevail; the answer's in the wind
Together we're a force so pure and strong
Hear our voices; we speak for choices
To set all people free
Our cause is justice, equality our song
The road is long, the going rough, but we will see it through
Our goal is worth the anger and the tears
If we just stand together, there's nothing we can't do
Our purpose will sustain us through the years
In sisterhood we will prevail; the answer's in the wind
Together we're a force so pure and strong
Hear our voices; we speak for choices
To set all people free
Our cause is justice, equality our song
Our cause is justice, equality our song.
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6. |
Feminist Moms
01:29
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I'm a feminist mom, gee, I'm glad to be a feminist mom
Proud to be leading a new generatlon
That cut its teeth on women's liberation
Feminist kids; we've got a lot of good feminist kids
They're gonna finish the work that we started
Leave those good ol' boys brokenhearted
We're gonna turn the world around
Just you wait and see
We are the ticket; ooh, we're gonna stick it
To the foes of equality
So for our daughters and sons we must be the ones
We gotta work hard so we can lead 'em
Into a world of brand new freedom
Where feminist might will make feminist right
If we have to beg, steal or borrow
We're gonna save 'em some sorrow
We have a stake in tomorrow, feminist moms
Oh yeah, feminist moms.
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7. |
Women on the Rise
02:47
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It's been five thousand years since women been down
And the day has finally come - we're gonna turn things around
Let me tell you, friend, our patience is at an end
Look out, you better look out; women on the rise
We've been doing as we've been told for far too long
Lanquishing in our place; now don't you know that's wrong
We've been taught to smile and how to please
But from now on we'll stay off our knees
Look out, you better look out; women on the rise
You know we're gonna have that ERA
It's a matter of time and will
Our bodies will belong to us some day
We're gonna defeat every anti-bill
That pink collar ghetto will be no more
We'll be paid what we are worth; we'll open every door
You've had your turn, boys, I declare
From this day forward be prepared to share
Look out. you better look out; women on the rise
We're gonna see the system change, I swear
We're gonna raise our children free
And women will get their rightful share of Social Security
Now insurance rates and pensions ain't been fair
Plus we're tired of being out there working without good child care
And those homophobic and racist folks
Are gonna have to give up their jokes
Look out, you better look out, women on the rise
The gender gap is gonna operate
Reagan and friends, we're seal your fate
Look out, you better look out; look out, you better look out
Look out, you better look out, women on the rise
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8. |
Dreams
02:07
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A little boy is taught to dream big, to reach for the highest star
To use his imagination ........to fly far
While a little girl is taught to dream small, to find a little nest to fill
With corners to sweep, shelves to keep
Go flying, oh, she never will
But if you'll just let her try a little girl can be a butterfly
There's just one catch, wouldn't you know
That cocoon has to go
So let that little girl dream big; point her toward all that she can be
With your love and her imagination, you will see.....a girl flying free
Now if you'll just let her try a little girl can be a butterfly
There's just one catch, wouldn't you know
That cocoon has to go
So help that little girl dream big; point her toward all that she can be
With your love and her imagination you will see......a woman fly free
I guarantee - a woman fly free.
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9. |
Valley Feminist Anthem
01:20
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Oh, we come from the San Joaquin Valley
We live amid a conservative throng
But our feminist bond will sustain us
We are scattered but one thousand strong
If you come to the San Joaquin Valley,
Now you may not find a whole lot to do
You can stand around and watch the raisins wrinkle
Or we just might stage a rally or two
Yes, we've a network building in our Valley
So you feminists come one and all
Patriarchy's lost its charm; let's bring CR to the farm
And cheer while those sexists bastards fall
Oh, we come from the San Joaquin Valley
We live amid a conservative throng
But our feminist bond will sustain us
As we grow to many thousands strong.
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10. |
My Life Is Mine
02:55
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Why did it take so long? Why did it hurt so bad?
To learn why a woman's life is laced with pain
Why did it take so long? Why did it hurt so bad?
To learn why a woman's life is laced with pain
First they tell you, hey, little girl, you've got to find you a man
One who'll give you his name and turn your life into something fine
Now I'm telling them there ain't no man who can make my life fine
The power is in my hands; my life is mine
Then they tell you have babies, maybe one or two
Make a real woman out of you
If you follow the commandment, your days will shine
So I had my babies like I was told
They couldn't change my life to gold
The power is in my hands; my life is mine
Now I've got a man that I love so
And we love to watch our children grow
But you can't learn who you are
Hitched to somebody else's star
I gotta be who I gotta be - loving, strong and free
The power is in my hands; my life is mine
The power is in my hands; my life is mine
The power is in my hands; my life is mine
My life is mine; my life is mine
Why did it take so long? Why did it hurt so bad?.
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11. |
We Can Change All That
02:30
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Doesn't it make you angry, spending your time and energy
Fighting for what you know should be yours, automatically yours?
It's a hell of a revelation the day when a woman finally sees
That this greatest of all democracies was
Not designed with her in mind
But we can change all that; we're gonna set women free
Yes, we can change all that with just a little time
Oh, we can change all that; come along with me
Up where the air is rarified; the view is well worth the climb
Now what the founding fathers were all about
Conveniently left the founding mothers out
A nation where half aren't free
Isn't good enough for you and me
We're supposed to be grateful for second best
Asking nothing more than a well-filled nest
And where are the men who care
That women get their fair share?
Well, we can change all that; we're gonna set women free
Yes, we can change all that - I mean the status quo
Oh, we can change all that; come along with me
Where women can be anything
Hey, you wanna watch us grow?
I have a dream I know you share
And if the goddess will listen to our prayer
She's gonna help us turn this world around
Women are buds just about to bloom
Move over, fellas, give us elbow room
Every flower needs its place in the sun
There is space enough for everyone
No more races that only men can run
We're gonna change all that!
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12. |
Womanhood
01:19
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The fact in our lives is our womanhood
Not our class, not our color, not whom we choose to love
The fact in our lives is our womanhood
Its the same song we all sing
As we walk hand in hand, proud in womanhood
I know we can, I know we gotta change the world
The fact in our lives is simply womanhood
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We will not be turned aside or told we dare not start
For more than half the world, is part of womanhood
As I've come to feel the pride, there's a stirring in my heart
I'm so glad to be a part of womanhood
Womanhood, oh, yes, womanhood, ......womanhood.
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No Strings
No Strings is a Mother/Son duo recording a wide variety of original songs, jazz standards, rock/pop/country/folk songs +
spoken word presentations.
Upcoming ME-related Shows:
4/27...Tower PorchFest (w/ Tony Imperatrice, Chris Janzen Trio, Blake Jones, Chelsea Jones, Ruth and the Kernel)
4/29...Oakwood Gardens
4/30...Nazareth House
5/2...Nazareth House
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