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“So much of the human race is in pain – possibly all of us. Love leaves, families splinter, friends betray, wars rage, demagogues arise, our earth suffers, and our differences matter more than that which makes us the same. Our song, “CAN I GET A WITNESS”, speaks to this pain and encourages us to continue on. It cries out to the world for all of us: “feel our pain, bear WITNESS to it and, in doing so; find your humanity again”. To all of us who are fighting to convince those of us who do not see, we say; don’t give up – you are right.
Love and peace for ALL is truly the only answer”
“The first cut is the deepest – lord, Can I get a Witness?
Loneliness is selfish, I’m a freak forlorn and helpless - and I can’t get away from myself; I don’t feel it today
Starring at the blankness, searching for my senses - no more pain, no more gain – so what do you say?
I’m insane
On my own with no place to call a home ...Hey – hey – hey – hey
The first cut is the deepest – lord, can I get a Witness? - I’m surviving by trying to last here on my own
I said; the first cut is the deepest – lord, can I get a Witness? - I’ll be lying if I said that I like it on my own
All alone, where you think that I belong ..Hey – hey – hey – hey
Don’t wanna care, don’t wanna dare - most times you’re not there, why don’t you care?
Get out of my way; I am free today
The first cut is the deepest – lord, can I get a Witness? - I’m surviving by trying to last here on my own
I said; the first cut is the deepest – lord, can I get a Witness? - I’ll be lying if I said that I like it on my own
So; can I get a Witness? – to a life full of loves that control you
Can I get a Witness? – to the ones who will fight to console you
Can I get a Witness – everyone needs a friend
Can I get a Witness – everyone lend a hand !
Can I get a Witness – Witness, Can I get a Witness – Witness …
CAN I GET A WITNESS
written by Elisa Hale & Nina Tolins ....... MamaNani Music / ASCAP