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Michael and R Kelly Speak To The World

by Justin Young

 

 

In the wake of the September 11, 2001 tragedy, artists and musicians from across the nation have joined forces to use one of the planet's most powerul mediums in sparking change, delivering awarness, and to help with relief efforts. That change comes from the power of music.

In the past, legendary artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Qunicy Jones, and U2 have lent their gifts of soul touching music to help try and put an end to world hunger and bring money to war raveged countries. With such ground braking work as "We Are The World" and "What's Going On", music has proven time and time again that it can not only touch hearts but that it can make a difference. And now, in light of the recent tragedy, the "King of Pop" has introduce to the world a message of peace and unity, a ballad entitled "Cry".

Written and co-produced by R Kelly, the song makes a plea to people throughout the world. Callling upon heroes of all shapes, sizes, races, and nationalities, to lend a helping hand in bringing fourth a better world.

  • Listen to Michael Jackson's New Single " Cry"

"Cry" - written by R. Kelly; produced by Michael Jackson and R. Kelly

Somebody shakes when the wind blows
Somebody's missing a friend, hold on
Somebody's lacking a hero
And they have not a clue
When it's all gonna end

Stories buried and untold
Someone is hiding the truth, hold on
When will this mystery unfold
And will the sun ever shine
In the blind man's eyes when he cries?

Chorus
You can change the world,
I can't do it by myself
You can touch the sky
Gonna take somebody's help
You're the chosen one
I'm gonna need some kind of sign
If we all cry at the same time tonight

People laugh when they're feeling sad
Someone is taking a life, hold on
Respect to believe in your dreams
Tell me where were you when your children cried last night?


Faces fill with madness
Miracles unheard of, hold on
Faith is found in the winds
All we have to do is reach for the truth

Chorus
You can change the world,
I can't do it by myself
You can touch the sky
Gonna take somebody's help
You're the chosen one
I'm gonna need some kind of sign
If we all cry at the same time tonight

And when that flag blows
There'll be no more wars
And when all calls I will answer all your prayers

Chorus
You can change the world,
I can't do it by myself
You can touch the sky
Gonna take somebody's help
You're the chosen one
I'm gonna need some kind of sign
If we all cry at the same time tonight

Change the world

 

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