In keeping with the September Soul Matters theme of “Expectation”, some young singers from Choir Director Sadie Sonntag’s school will be singing this Sunday.  The song is “Freedom” by Pharell Williams.  This is a rousing, dancing, hand-clapping celebration. 

Hold on to me
Don’t let me go
Who cares what they see?
Who cares what they know?
Your first name is Free
Last name is Dom
We choose to believe
In where we’re from

 The Choir’s contribution will be “If You’re Out There” by John Legend.  This song was inspired by Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and was later posted as a free download on Obama’s website.  The song also alludes to Gandhi’s quote, “Be the change you want to see in the world.”

We’ve been looking for a song to sing. We searched for a melody
Searched for someone to lead.  We’ve been looking for the world to change.
If you feel the same, Then go on and say
 
If you’re out there, Sing along with me
If you’re out there, I’m dying to believe
That you’re out there, Stand up and say it loud
If you’re out there, Tomorrow’s starting now
Now, now
 
No more broken promises, No more call to war
Unless it’s love and peace That we’re really fighting for
We can destroy hunger.  We can conquer hate
Put down the arms and raise your voice, We’re joining hands today.
 
Oh I was looking for a song to sing, I searched for a leader
But the leader was me.  We were looking for the world to change.
We can be heroes, Just go on and say
 
If you’re out there, Sing along with me
If you’re out there, I’m dying to believe
That you’re out there, Stand up and say it loud
If you’re out there….
 
Oh, oh, oh, if out there, Are you ready now?
Say it loud, scream it out.
 
If you’re out there, Sing along with me
If you’re out there, I’m dying to believe,
That you’re out there.  Stand up and say it loud,
If you’re out there.  Tomorrow’s starting now.
If you’re out there
If you’re out there
If you’re out there
If you’re out there
If you’re out there