inspired by Janet Grossbard

lyrics
Verse 1
Each generation has its struggle
Each generation has its time
Each generation has its answers
Each generation will be fine

Each generation has its promise
Each generation has its pain
Each generation has its challenges
Each generation is the same

Chorus
With a little respect and love
And thoughtful conversation 
We can rise above
And bridge each generation

Verse 2:
Each generation has its fashion
Each generation has its clothes
Each generation has its haircuts
Each generation comes and goes

Each generation has its music
Each generation has its games
Each generation has its stories
Each generation is the same

Chorus
With a little respect and love
And thoughtful conversation 
We can rise above
And bridge each generation

Bridge:
When you’ve been through a lot
And you’ve seen it all twice
And you’ve got all your wisdom to share
That everyone ought to be
Thoughtful and nice
We can get the whole world to care

Each generation has its mothers
Each generation has its sons
Each generation has its daughters
Each generation, one by one
Each generation has its fighters
Each generation has its flames
Each generation - its uniqueness
Each generation is the same

Chorus
With a little respect and love
And thoughtful conversation 
We can rise above
And bridge each generation

We can rise above
And bridge each generation
We can bridge each generation

lyrics by Robbie Berg
produced by Cory Chang

Each song in this playlist was written by a Columbia University Medical Center Student and inspired by a breast cancer survivor. Learn more about their stories and Humans in Harmony at humansinharmony.org or on Facebook. 

Humans in Harmony is a nonprofit that hope to use the communicative power of music to create a more understanding and compassionate world.

Robbie Berg - Bridging Generations

inspired by Angela Vallaro

lyrics
She was special from the very start,
But she had her close circle in her heart.
They taught her that she could do everything the same,
Even though she was different, she shouldn’t change.

Experience is our greatest teacher, 
Resilience is our strongest feature,
Experience is our greatest teacher.
It’s time to learn, to learn, to learn, to learn,
To learn, to learn, to learn, to learn,
To learn.

And she very soon began to find,
That if she was herself people did not seem to mind.
She would not give up, she decided to be the best,
That it was wrong to live her life any less.

Experience is our greatest teacher, 
Resilience is our strongest feature,
Experience is our greatest teacher.
It’s time to learn, to learn, to learn, to learn,
To learn, to learn, to learn, to learn.

Even when she met her newly diagnosed fight,
She knew that her future would still remain bright.
Chose a position of strength and power,
Experienced in struggle, she would not cower.

Experience is our greatest teacher, 
Resilience is our strongest feature,
Experience is our greatest teacher.
It’s time to learn, to learn, to learn, to learn,
To learn, to learn, to learn, to learn,
To learn.

And in the end, she decidedly won,
Even in that battle she was not undone. 
She even chose to share her story,
So others like her might find their own glory.

lyrics by Justin Young, music by Cory Chang, Mikey Montalbano, Kelseanne Breder

Each song in this playlist was written by a Columbia University Medical Center Student and inspired by a breast cancer survivor. Learn more about their stories and Humans in Harmony at humansinharmony.org or on Facebook. 

Humans in Harmony is a nonprofit that hope to use the communicative power of music to create a more understanding and compassionate world.

Justin Young - Our Greatest Teacher ft. Kelseanne Breder and Mikey Montalbano (with Cory Chang)

Each song in this playlist was written by a Columbia University Medical Center Student and inspired by a breast cancer survivor. Learn more about their stories and Humans in Harmony at humansinharmony.org or on Facebook. 

inspired by Helene Bland

lyrics:
Nothing heals like the sound of rain
In Central Park on a steamy summer day
My little love not so little anymore
Teaching me things I never knew before

Nothing heals like the sound of laughter 
Watching her grow, before and after
The time feels endless, so bittersweet 
The setting sun splits the city streets

And I, I know the ins and outs of this city
Oh I, I wanna show her colors and lights
Oh I, I see her face light up, lady liberty
Oh my, she's the apple of my eye.

Nothing sounds like buzz of a bee
In that little park at the end of 9th street
New secret spots year after year
Our memories, so crystal clear

And I, I know the ins and outs of this city
Oh I, I wanna show her colors and lights
Oh I, I see her face light up, lady liberty
Oh my, she's the apple of my eye.

There's something about this place
That let's your dreams take flight
New York is the people from coney to the heights
It's messy and chaotic 
Yet beautifully melodic
There's something about this place
That helps you win your fight

And I, I know the ins and outs of this city
Oh I, I wanna show her colors and lights
Oh I, I see her face light up, lady liberty
Oh my, she's the apple of my eye.
 
I see her face light up, lady liberty
Oh my, she's the apple of my eye.

lyrics by Heather Leyva, piano by Cory Chang, guitar by Kelseanne Breder
produced by Cory Chang

Humans in Harmony is a nonprofit that hope to use the communicative power of music to create a more understanding and compassionate world.

Heather Leyva - Apple of My Eye ft. Mikey Montalbano (with Cory Chang and Kelseanne Breder)

Each song in this playlist was written by a Columbia University Medical Center Student and inspired by a pancreatic cancer patient. Learn more about their stories and Humans in Harmony at humansinharmony.org or on Facebook.

Humans in Harmony is a nonprofit that hope to use the communicative power of music to create a more understanding and compassionate world.

Kelseanne Breder - Love Are You Enough ft. Jeremy

Evan - Never Never Give Up

Inspired by Bernice--

Lyrics
I had seen brighter days, when I found love and had a family
When I earned my living honest and lived my life with plenty
It took one day for that to change, 
I was faced with the reality of dying but god’s great mission of surviving

I knew that this too should pass in your healing hands
So here on earth I steeled my spirit through the fire

I never had to ask, never had to wonder if you’d be by my side
Walking with me through strife
I never had to ask, never had to wonder if you’d honor my fight
Blessing me in this plight
I never had to ask, never had to wonder 
I never had to ask, never had to wonder
Because I always believed
In you

Brighter days are yet ahead, there’s so much love as my family grows
I do your work daily lord, being a friend and sharing hope
I’d never curse this lot I was given
For I know when it’s my time, it will be my time with you lord 
Just till that time I’ll keep on fighting for
For my chance to share your hope with those I love, with my family
With all who’ll listen, with all who need it- no matter what it takes

I would bear any burden in faith
That all your children find hope in your grace
Like I do
I never had to ask, never had to wonder if you’d be by my side
Walking with me through life
Oh I never had to ask, never had to wonder if you’d honor my fight 
Blessing me all my life 

I never had to ask, never had to wonder
Never had to ask, never had to wonder
Because I always believed in you
In you
I never had to ask, never had to wonder
Never had to ask, never had to wonder
Because I always believed in you
In you
I will always believe in you

Sarah Ciccarelli- I Never Had To Ask, Never Had To Wonder

Monami, a.k.a. "Monami Tsunami," a young man at NY Sheltering Arms Children and Family Services Inc, partners with Viemma Nwigwe, a medical student at Columbia University to write this song, which Monami hopes "encourages people going through domestic violence and bullying that life is worth living." Viemma found it "incredibly surreal" to hear how "incredibly open" Monami was in sharing his story.

In the words of Monami and Viemma (introduction):

Monami: This song is about things I went through with my mom and how she was very abusive towards me, and didn't accept me and stuff, and basically not liking me the way I am...

Viemma: Why don't you tell them why this song is called "Alright"

Monami: "Alright" is basically about things you're going through with bullying, domestic violence at home or anywhere - it gets better, and letting you know it's all temporary and stuff. I wanna show people things I went through my mom and everything. The things she did to me, I want to share that with other people. To show people and give people the courage that I got out of it, you can get out of it too.

Viemma: That's also his favorite word, "alright"...

Monami: Yeah it's my favorite word too, it make people laugh too.

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Humans in Harmony is a 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit. Our mission is to harness creative energy towards public good through music. Visit us at www.humansinharmony.org.

Alright

Song fragments (in the works!) with youth at Ali Forney Center.

God bless the lost lives of those who fought on our side
The colonizers try to keep us down but we still strive
With the ships my ancestors they had to die…

"Participating in our past workshop at the Ali Forney Center this February was such a wonderful experience. I worked with a small group of four who wanted to commemorate Black History Month and honor the contributions made by African Americans in our society, and helping them do so through music was fun and collaborative for all of us. Watching the group interact, share, and discuss their ideas among each other to create a meaningful message was really inspiring. In a matter of just half an hour, my group had come up with lyrics that were thoughtful and stirring to hear. In some ways, after sharing the music to the whole room I felt closer to each of them for being part of this process — it reminds me of how music can bring all of us together because it’s like a universal medium of expression. I’m looking forward to participating again in the next workshop!"
- Paul, Columbia University dental student musician participant

Those Who Fought

Chorus of a song (in the works!) with youth at Ali Forney Center:
Chorus:
Be strong, be free that is the spirit in me
Forsworn...is not my destiny
Be constant to your misery there's not a thing that's better than me
Be strong, be free that will be my destiny

Freedom is Everything

10 to 15 second clips of some of the songs that will be a part of our Music Corps 2019 song album! Hope you enjoy!

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