michael franti

Grace
Music by: Strange Adventures in Void

Verse 1
Walking through the shadows of the night,
Every step a question, searching for the light.
Whispers in the distance call my name,
Telling me the darkness never can remain.

Pre-Chorus
And I feel it rising, like a spark inside,
A tender fire the world cannot deny.

Chorus
Shining through the silence,
Grace will carry me higher.
Beauty, love and wonder,
Lift me out of the fire.

Verse 2
Mirrors of the heart can break and bend,
Dreams may fall in pieces, yet they always mend.
Every tear becomes a crystal flame,
Lighting up the heavens with a gentle frame.

Pre-Chorus
And I hear it calling, in a voice so true,
The song of life reborn in every hue.

Chorus
Shining through the silence,
Grace will carry me higher.
Beauty, love and wonder,
Lift me out of the fire.
Through the sorrow, through the pain,
I’ll find the greatness once again.

Bridge
Oh, the night may try to steal my soul,
But our love will weave the fragments whole.
In every shadow, I can see the dawn,
A brighter sky to carry on.

Through the sorrow, through the pain,
I’ll find the greatness once again.

Chorus
Shining through the silence,
Grace will carry me higher.
Beauty, love and wonder,
Lift me out of the fire.

Grace

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Written and performed by Go Swim

Recorded and mixed at Manor Park Studios

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Michael Franti is a globally renowned musician, humanitarian, and activist, celebrated for his high-energy live performances, socially conscious music, and unshakable optimism. With three Billboard No. 1 hits—“Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You),” and “I Got You”—and a track record of six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA singles, and three Billboard Top 5 albums, Franti has built a career on music that uplifts and unites. His concerts break down barriers between artist and audience, transforming venues into spaces of joy, connection, and shared humanity.

On March 28, 2025, Franti released his 14th studio album, Welcome to the Family, a collection of 13 new songs that embrace themes of inclusivity, self-discovery, and resilience. The lead single, “Break Up With Everything,” is currently climbing the US AAA charts, setting the tone for an album that channels personal and global challenges into anthems of hope and change. “Every one of us has a family—whether by birth, circumstance, or choice. When you put all those together, they form the world family. Right now, the world is filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and division. This album is about taking those emotions—what I experience every day—and turning them into music that reminds us we are never alone.”

To bring this message of connection to life, Franti will embark on the Welcome to the Family Tour, a nationwide summer trek with stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Pier 17, and more. Known for his immersive concert experience—where he often performs from the crowd, invites fans on stage, and fosters a true sense of togetherness—each show is more than just a performance; it’s a celebration of unity and positivity.

Beyond music, Franti is the founder of Soulshine Bali, a forty-room, five-star boutique retreat in Ubud, Indonesia, dedicated to wellness, creativity, and human connection. He and his wife also founded Do It For The Love, a nonprofit that grants live music experiences to individuals facing life-threatening illnesses, veterans, and children with severe challenges. Since its inception, the foundation has granted over 3,500 wishes, touching more than 15,000 lives worldwide.

Franti’s career is defined by his ability to turn hardship into hope, fostering unity through music, activism, and philanthropy. Whether on stage, at his Bali retreat, or through his foundation, his purpose remains the same: to bring people together, lift spirits, and remind us all that we are part of something bigger. With Welcome to the Family, he continues to create not just music but a movement of love, inclusivity, and transformation.

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