Happy Valentine’s Day to all
Of course there’s a place for hearts and flowers and chocolate and mushy love songs, but there are many girls and women around the world who receive none of those.
Here’s a song we should all add to our repertoire. It too is a song about love. This infectious anthem shares a message that is universal. Share it everywhere you can. Help break the chain of violence towards women and girls. BREAK THE CHAIN.
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Break the Chain
Lyrics by Tena Clark
Music by Tena Clark/Tim Heintz
I raise my arms to the sky
On my knees I pray
I’m not afraid anymore
I will walk through that door
Walk, dance, rise
Walk, dance, rise
I can see a world where we all live
Safe and free from all oppression
No more rape or incest, or abuse
Women are not a possession
You’ve never owned me, don’t even know me
I’m not invisible, I’m simply wonderful
I feel my heart for the first time racing
I feel alive, I feel so amazing
I dance cause I love
Dance cause I dream
Dance cause I’ve had enough
Dance to stop the screams
Dance to break the rules
Dance to stop the pain
Dance to turn it upside down
Its time to break the chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain
Dance, rise
Dance, rise
In the middle of this madness, we will stand
I know there is a better world
Take your sisters & your brothers by the hand
Reach out to every woman & girl
This is my body, my body’s holy
No more excuses, no more abuses
We are mothers, we are teachers,
We are beautiful, beautiful creatures
I dance cause I love
Dance cause I dream
Dance cause I’ve had enough
Dance to stop the screams
Dance to break the rules
Dance to stop the pain
Dance to turn it upside down
It’s time to break the chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain
Dance Break Inst.
Dance, rise
Dance, rise
Sister won’t you help me, sister won’t you rise (x4)
Dance, rise
Dance, rise
Sister won’t you help me, sister won’t you rise (x4)
This is my body, my body’s holy
No more excuses, no more abuses
We are mothers, we are teachers,
We are beautiful, beautiful creatures
I dance cause I love
Dance cause I dream
Dance cause I’ve had enough
Dance to stop the screams
Dance to break the rules
Dance to stop the pain
Dance to turn it upside down
Its time to break the chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain
(Repeat chorus)
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Thank-you for sharing Break the Chain. The sad part of the ‘joyful’ singing & dancing is that there was a need to write the song in the first place. I shall certainly be sharing it too.
Yes, Petrina, it is so unfortunate that the need remains. The song is so inspiring though, isn’t it? Hopefully the more we sing it and dance to it and share it, the less the need will be. Thanks so much for doing your part!
Yes!
Blogged about One Billion as well as a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Love the song.
Thanks, Patricia.
Brava, Evelyne! I appreciate the sentiment of Valentine’s day but what can be more important than the V-day messages! The song is nothing less than awesome!
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Happy Valentines Day Pat 🙂
Thanks, Jake! It’s always great to see guys spreading this message too.
I like the message of the song, but being in love with a great guy is pretty stinking good too.
Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt
Absolutely the best! You are right about that. This song is all about not accepting abuse from anyone and hopefully all those women will find the “great guy” too.
I’m sure you and your great guy shared a lovely Valentine’s Day! 🙂
I LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing!