It's Time

[Paula Simmons]

Just heard this for the first time when someone posted it in a comment, saying the Harris campaign ought to use it. I love it so much.

[Jena Ball]

Same!

[Kelley Smoot]

Love this version with Keb’ Mo’ and Roseanne Cash: https://youtu.be/FciQeRGYFlw?si=pnsGWubP4HxwboPW

[Ellen]

Thank you for sharing! It is great.

[Elizabeth Stolle]

FINALLY!!!! My suggestion from a Keb Mo song!!

[Tizz]

Perfect song!

[Malcolm J McKinney]

Great songs! Thank you.

My take:

I am Not an Island

I'm not an island

I'm a woman

I'm a lover, I am a giver

I have sisters

I'm a woman

I'm not an island

I am not a piece of property

That you can or can't afford

I am not your trader's favorite stock

But I'm not to be ignored

I am strong within my boundaries

I am not your fair absurd

I'm the fount of our salvation

And I will have the final word.

I'm not an island

I'm a woman

I'm a lover, I am a giver

I have sisters

I'm a woman

I'm not an island.

I am the mighty hurricane

That will beat upon your shores

I am a resurrection

I am knocking on your doors

Do you think that I am kidding

Do even think at all

While you play your favorite pastimes

And throw your favorite balls

I'm not an island

I'm a woman

I'm a lover, I am a giver

I have sisters

I'm a woman

I'm not an island.

I am thriving in the sunlight

I am living my ballet

I will harken to that music

As I hear my sisters play

With one step for the future

And one for all mankind

We shall weave this dance together

And advance in pace and kind.

I'm not an island

I'm a woman

I'm a lover, I am a giver

I have sisters

I'm a woman

I'm not an island.

Malcolm J McKinney 2023

[Jena Ball]

Thank You, Malcolm. Do these lyrics your wrote have music to go with them? Link?

[Malcolm J McKinney]

Suicidal?

[Jena Ball]

Sorry - music. Siri was helping me apparently.

[Leon Brown, Jr.]

Oh yes!

[Paula Simmons]

I was introduced to this song yesterday in a comment on another post. It’s awesome. I think it should be part of the campaign, too. Along with Beyoncé’s Freedom, which they’re already using.

[Jena Ball]

Oh yes! I saw that.

Have you heard Beyonce's "I Was Here?" It's another that speaks to a woman's place on the planet and the good she can do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i41qWJ6QjPI

I think I'll just keep posting these fantastic songs!

[Tess]

LOVE that song…and always LOVED Keb’ Mo’ !!!!!!

[Jena Ball]

Same!

[Susan Niemann]

Absolutely fantastic song! 👏👏👏👏

[Morgan OCailleigh]

I've been listening to this song for what feels like a really long time. Loudly.... 😎 we have a chance now.

[Jena Ball]

Yes we do! Kamala is everything the orange one is not.

[Greg]

You're darn right!