ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Episode 2 - Did You Know?
Welcome to Black History Month!
As a white woman from Canada I have to admit, growing up, I didn't have much education or exposure to all the different types of people this Earth includes as its residents. Once I got older I've been fortunate to travel and place myself in other cultures, with new languages and new perspectives. I wish everyone had a chance to go visit places off the beaten path - I just think it broadens minds and opens hearts to all the beautiful differences and makes you aware of all of the million ways we are the same. Maybe you have been fortunate to have grown up in a multicultural neighbourhood and see everyone as your neighbour - but the recent past has opened my eyes to how many people do not see everyone as equals. I couldn't understand why - until I started learning.
This song, Did You Know, written by John Leblanc, Sue Evans, Matthew Greer and myself, Tanya Nye was born from the knowledge that there are terrible injustices and the sad reality is that for some reason, we aren't all on the same side. It sparks the understanding that maybe you haven't been fortunate enough to be given teachings on Black history or the reasons why racism and discrimination happens - but hopefully, shows you that if you Don't Know, you should do what you can to KNOW - - As much as you can with as open of a mind as you can. My hope is with time, we CAN make a difference and make changes to make this world a safer, kinder planet to live on.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know? Hey buddy, did you know?
It’s only you and me, so did you know?
Don’t be embarrassed, did you know?
Verse 1:
As the sun rose and set in your material world
There was a man in the South whose life unfurled
Before George said, ‘I can’t breathe’
He thought he lived in the land of free
That Bloody Sunday still stuck in our minds
Most of the nation turn a blind eye
When Lewis marched with King you weren’t even born
Scars that run so deep, a nation so torn
Verse 2:
Maybe cause you’re safe out there
Some fragile minds, they just don’t care
You see the lights, and hear the sirens ring
It’s not life or death - just an everyday thing
Walk a mile in another man’s shoes
Find out for yourself what you have to lose
Wear different skin just for a day
Open your mind to what they have to say..
Did you know? Hey buddy, did you know?
Bear your soul, did you know?
Tell the truth, did you know?
Did you think we’re all the same?
One does the crime, the other blamed..
Harsh realities look quite stark
When we know all colours agree in the dark.
Did you know?
Come on buddy, did you know?
Tell the truth now, did you know?
No need to hide now, did you know?
Come on now, did you know?
Dear Lord man, did you know?
Give it up now, did you know?
Put your heart in your hand now, did you know?
Please say you know....
