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One Voice


One Voice Listen! What is that sound? Ringing loud through the streets, Ringing loud through the shelters. Ringing far- bouncing off the newborn star, Ringing far- echoing off the majestic earth. The meaning clear Listen! Silence It is too loud! One candle sound can break the discrimination One voice can change the mind of those around you One wish can make the difference One switch can start a revolution End the delusion Silence One Voice Is the strongest thing It can be lit like a candle It can light those around it without extinguishing It can make a stand with a single phrase It can put kindle to the growing fire It can make the difference Start the change One Voice Change Take a stand Start the revolution End the oppression Start the hope End the hatred Start equalization End discrimination Be firm as stone Change Reach Out Your Hand Into darkness Pull someone into the light Pull them away and out of sight from hate Hold them close in a warm embrace Shine the light Reach Out Your Hand Listen! To the Silence! And be the One Voice! To make the Change! And Reach Out Your Hand!
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