FAWM: "Neighbors"

Neighbors

2025 by @nwakeman

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Liner Notes

It's hard to know what to say about this one. I'm so disheartened by the posture of much of my country towards immigrants. There are so many roadblocks and there is so much uncertainty for these incredible people who just want to live their lives in freedom and peace. I can get paralyzed by my emotions over this. But I want to channel those emotions into advocacy. I hope others will join me and that I can join others. We can be neighbors. #personwithpiano #political #immigration

Lyrics

Announcement most dreaded, of where we are headed The rules change every day No longer sponsored, the safety we'd conjured Just goes up light in flames No promises kept in America

Who will fight for you, who will speak up Grave injustice well known demands retort Will anybody stand alongside you Lended hand of aid and of support

Every day I fear, this is what I'll hear My best friend must go away It happens in my state, let this not be his fate Shaky foundation true to stay No promises kept in America

Who will fight for you, who will speak up Grave injustice well known demands retort Will anybody stand alongside you Lended hand of aid and of support

And I For my own sake I forget the news But I know I've got less to lose The guilt of safety soothes But I Can join with the others Learn from sisters and brothers Together our action proves

We will fight for you, We will speak up Grave injustice well known demands retort We will stand alongside you Lended hand of aid and of support

Let us, let us be your neighbors

Comments

@bethyrose 2025

Heartbreaking, raw, and so beautiful!

@sheslin 2025

The piano is played beautifully and is so lush. Gorgeous vocals and I adore your melody. Oh my goodness that bridge is such a nice change-up melodically and the pacing of the lyrics. This song is incredibly moving, and you have highlighted such an important issue in a beautiful musical package. Wow!