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Declaration

by GANBARU

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1.
Declaration 01:40
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This is our declaration Staying true to what we believe We're not here to fucking deceive With hearts on our sleeves we give it all No boundaries here Just heart and soul No divisions, no exclusions, no ego's, and no delusions Open minds and opportunity, with open eyes and positivity We will break the mould This is our declaration Give it all – declaration Break the mould - declaration Declaration
2.
Ambivalence 01:43
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Every single day, I see the same mistakes I see the same old problems, that always make me think How can we stand by, and how can we reject That the issues we face are the ones that we create Have we done enough, have we done enough Every person has a part to play, as everyone has a voice It’s whether or not we take up the fight, or let others take the struggle First to point the finger, and last of all who follow And for all of the wrong reasons, we chastise those who lead the way Have we done enough, have we done enough We only have ourselves to blame for our own ambivalence We only have ourselves to blame for our own inactions
3.
Be The Change 01:39
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We are damaged, beyond repair We stand for nothing, we don’t even care A breaking point in our culture That's drowning in disrepair Never dreamed about a perfect world Never thought we had it right Things have gone from bad to worse Is there and end in sight? Broken promises and shattered dreams Empty threats and failed schemes Hollow words and clouded judgement Shallow motives, lacking substance Look around and see the ways Be the fix, be the change Don’t run and hide, do or die Turn the tide, fight the fight We need to set the standard, Be the change we want to make For years we have been saying that we don’t care, Maybe it’s time that we, do our share If we don't even care No one will give a shit Take pride in what we have Be the change we want to make
4.
Bleeding Hearts 02:17
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At some point we all have to choose How much we give And contribute The choice is ours to make To stand for something Or stand for nothing And always be left wondering What could have been I’d prefer to have this bleeding heart Than to have no conscience at all At least this heart will help me through dark times When everything else fails It’s not a weakness, to show passion, It’s a strength, To show commitment And dedication We should always strive To make an impact To leave a mark, on the world Through our fortitude These bleeding hearts Will help us through Stand for something, or stand for nothing The choice is up to you
5.
Onward / Upward 02:43
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Redefined Looking for progress Stagnating for far too long Obstacles at every turn Relevance Reveals itself in time Frustration and apathy Desperation driving me Give me the strength to Overcome Cancel out the pressure, push away the fear Give me the strength to Overcome Give me a reason to believe again Perspective forms my clarity Stepping back to breathe Confronted by relief Realization , compounds and reveals There is another way To balance out the pain Taking each day as it comes Taking each day as it comes I will make it count Every day that I’m still here I won’t take my life for granted Taking two steps forward And never looking back Eyes firmly on horizons Not buried in the past With resolve, and a sense of anticipation I’m ready for tomorrow, ready to make it count This is the first day Of the rest of my life Onward and upward I’ll make it count This is the first day of the rest of my life
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Determination Calls 01:39
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Always been encouraged To set the bar high, go after my goals Never accept, anything less To put the best foot forward Day after day I don’t want to have regrets When I look back, at the life I've made I’m struggling each day Just to stay afloat Landscapes that keep changing Are testing my resolve I will avoid the pitfalls No matter what the cost The focused mind see’s clearly When determination calls Life isn't always easy I’m finding out, the hard way That nothing of worth comes lightly Temptation is everywhere To take, the easy option But through all, the hard work I will find my true purpose Keep moving forward Goals in plain sight Always trust your heart
7.
Promises Made 01:59
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Accountability, and transparency Is all we’ve ever wanted Humility not headlines And actions, over words Complacency breeds acceptance In these Troubled times that yield darkness More Questions are left than answers Promises made, are not words that fade Promises made, will not be forgotten Achievement at any cost Performance based, on results But history reflects fact What legacy are we aiming for? Problems are not solved By cutting back on resource Scare tactics and silence How much longer can we suffer The public must take action, now! Promises made, are not words that fade Promises made, will not be forgotten The agenda’s becoming clearer We can only fear, what ‘s next to come With liars as our leaders Promises made, are not words that fade Promises made, will not be forgotten
8.
Reach Out 02:24
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Reach Out To all your mates Reach Out Every Single day Sometimes the smallest words, carry the most weight Reach Out And light the way All it takes, is one person to listen That can make, all the difference in the world All it takes is a few words, and a little sympathy To provide some comfort and show some clarity Just remember That you’re not alone Just remember That we’re here for you These simple words, when paired with understanding Can be the strength That pulls your loved ones through This affirmation brings This affirmation brings This affirmation brings new hope That things are finally getting better Reach Out To all your mates Reach Out Every Single day Sometimes the smallest words, carry the most weight Reach Out And light the way
9.
Asylum 03:03
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Since when was it a crime, to seek a better life If we turn our backs, we are condemning the helpless This nation has a responsibility, to the help those in need People’s lives hang in the balance While we argue about cultural decline Have some fucking heart For the less fortunate Who want nothing more than to live free Since when was it a crime, to seek a better life If we turn our backs, we are condemning the helpless This nation has a responsibility, to the help those in need No crime has been committed, Yet detainment awaits, for Those who dare cross the waters, in search of asylum, Enough is enough, we want basic human rights, and equality for all We forgot about the people Where was our empathy Too concerned about economy Racism dressed as policy
10.
One World 02:45
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Move on Let’s learn from past mistakes And learn to live as one civilized race We are all alike, yet there is hierarchy That exists within all societies Since when did skin colour make the man? And dollar signs mean more than helping hands Break free from the binds of yesterday Shape a better world, let’s start today One world without border, nothing to hold us back We’re all in this together, one nation fighting back One world without border, nothing to hold us back One world for all to prosper, one world for everyone We've seen it all before Lines drawn where there were none before We are all part of the human race A concept lost on most of us Together we can prosper And together we can achieve Only when we walk to together Will we ever find peace? One world without border, nothing to hold us back We’re all in this together, one nation fighting back One world without border, nothing to hold us back We’re all in this together, one nation fighting back One world for all to prosper, one world for everyone One world One world for all to prosper One world for everyone
11.
Turning Points 02:09
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Something, has got to give A test of character, too common faced Turning points, reached in my life Have forced this change in attitude That’s held me back It’s, not walking away It’s, making a call To, find more meaning Find what I’m looking for Things, got out of hand I’ve, been pushed too far Now, I’m pushing back, and Taking back control This, is my chance To, make bold decisions On how I will continue To face each day Something, has got to give A test of character, too common faced Turning points, reached in my life Have forced this change in attitude That’s held me back I must stay true To Myself Rise above the surface, or drown in the negative These defining moments, will shape the future Sometimes we lose sight of the balance Don’t be consumed, by the things that do not matter Find solace where you can
12.
The Crucible 02:24
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Closing The Gap 04:11
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I believe, that the stats say it all The Indigenous nation of our country Has been kept down, for far too long Sure the PM said sorry, but really, what did that change When the attitude, of society, remained the fucking same Their a problem, a pest, a burden, a shame This view from the majority, who refuse any blame We took their land, and we stole their kids Yet we don’t have compassion, and most don’t give a shit And pretend it never happened Stand up, old Australians Let your true, colours shine We’re closing the gap And it’s about fucking time Literacy rates, are still in decline While thousands of others are, living below the poverty line Life expectancy, is still 10 years adrift And the most basic of health care, doesn’t even exist With one in twenty, headed for prison And just as many without, high school education an indictment in itself We have a white culture, that doesn’t understand That we have failed the true owners, of our homeland Stand up, old Australians Let your true, colours shine We’re closing the gap And it’s about fucking time Acknowledgement starts here We’ll heal together At the end of this tunnel We will find the light Segregation will crumble If we all unite The tunnel is long We will find that light We will not fall Our generation will fight It’s up to us Closing the gap On every front It's up to us

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released October 23, 2015

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