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Children's Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2

by The Mosaic Project

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CHORUS: X2 M O S A I 
C Everyone knows That it’s the place to be VERSE: X2 Mosaic Let me hear you say it Mosaic Mosaic
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B.B. Wolf 03:52
PRE-CHORUS I’m “the Big Bad Wolf” they say, “Why did you scare that girl away?” You don’t even know me So why you trying to tell me? I tried and I tried Misunderstandings really get to me Take another deep breath Calm the storm within your chest When they go low you know the rest CHORUS: It’s times like this, I ain’t acting like I know I should You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf” And now you got me howling at the moon. V1: You don’t know me You only know the rumors my -reputation proceeds me, So, as soon as you meet me You jump to conclusion Why? ‘Cause I’m a “bad man?” I did what I had to do can I - get a little empathy? Put ya ten toes inside my shoes And move like I - mean, take walk with me, try to see me or who I am not just the faults in me You might identify, Might even evolve with me Love - you ever try to just talk to me? Look, I don’t bite But let’s just keep it polite The fact of the matter, The bigger the badder But sometimes just hype PRE-CHORUS: I’m “the Big Bad Wolf” they say, “Why did you scare that girl away?” You don’t even know me So why you trying to tell me? I tried and I tried Misunderstandings really get to me Take another deep breath Calm the storm within your chest When they go low you know the rest CHORUS: It’s times like this, I ain’t acting like I know I should You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf” And now you got me howling at the moon. CHORUS: It’s times like this, I ain’t acting like I know I should You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf” And now you got me howling at the moon. BRIDGE: I’ve been labeled something I’m not I’ve been prejudged and it hurts me a lot Now you don’t see me like I am just lost I just need time to work out all these thoughts Now you don’t see me like I am just lost I just need time to work out all these thoughts Yea hella mad but more than that Feel like I never got a chance And that’s just sad PRE-CHORUS: I’m “the Big Bad Wolf” they say, “Why did you scare that girl away?” You don’t even know me So why you trying to tell me? I tried and I tried Misunderstandings really get to me Take another deep breath Calm the storm within your chest When they go low you know the rest CHORUS: It’s times like this, I ain’t acting like I know I should You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf” And now you got me howling at the moon. CHORUS: It’s times like this, I ain’t acting like I know I should You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf” And now you got me howling at the moon.
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V1: There are three feelings That block us from peace. Preventing empathy, Stopping us from connecting. You might feel guilty “I’m such a bad person,” “I’m always hurting everyone else.” CHORUS: These are peace blockers Stopping us from being ourselves These are peace blockers They hurt and they never help. V2: You might be defensive “I didn’t do wrong here.” Ignoring their thoughts And their perspective. You can blame someone “Well it’s all your fault,” “You did this to me.” Giving away all your power. CHORUS: These are peace blockers Stopping us from being ourselves These are peace blockers They hurt and they never help These are peace blockers Stopping us from being ourselves These are peace blockers They hurt and they never help BRIDGE: This can happen to anyone Check n with yourself Take a deep breath “Am I feeling guilty, blaming, or defensive?” CHORUS: These are peace blockers Stopping us from being ourselves These are peace blockers They hurt and they never help These are peace blockers Stopping us from being ourselves These are peace blockers They hurt and they never help These are peace blockers Stopping us from being ourselves These are peace blockers They hurt and they never help
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CHORUS: Are you listening? With your eyes And your ears Make sure you’re listening With you heart And your feelings I know your listening When you can repeat it Listen up! ‘Cause peace ain’t easy BRIDGE: I could use your help I don’t think can do this by myself V1: I got something important to tell you Gather around I’d rather not shout it Come in closer And show me you hear me Snap if you feel me Clap if you with me I know distractions can happen Find your way back in Ask your self CHORUS: Are you listening? With your eyes And your ears Make sure you’re listening With you heart And your feelings I know your listening When you can repeat it Listen up? ‘Cause peace ain’t easy CHORUS: Are you listening? With your eyes And your ears Make sure you’re listening With you heart and your feelings I know your listening When you can repeat it Listen up! ‘Cause peace ain’t easy BRIDGE: I could use your help I don’t think can do this by myself V2: Yo, can I get a word from the wise? To combat the rhythm The myth The lies It’s like, Talking to a crowd Who can really hear you? Surrounded by people Do they really care? How will I know? Unless you’re willing to show Open your heart and mind And let your words flow I will listen to you And you will listen to me Just by listening We will spread peace CHORUS: Are you listening? With your eyes and your ears Make sure you’re listening With you heart and your feelings I know your listening When you can repeat it Listen up ‘Cause peace ain’t easy CHORUS: Are you listening? With your eyes And your ears Make sure you’re listening With you heart And your feelings I know your listening When you can repeat it Listen up? ‘Cause peace ain’t easy
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V1: When you’re passive You shrink back And use a weak voice. When you’re aggressive You spread poison And try to force a choice. Assertive is the answer It’s strong without being mean. Stop the poison, Spread peace. Come on, let’s sing!   PRE-CHORUS: It’s your body language, What you say And how you say it. (3X) ‘Cause your SUPERPOWER Is assertiveness! CHORUS: Calm, cool, collected, confident and clear. You gotta be calm, cool, collected confident And clear.   V2: It’s okay to say, “No,” To a hurt person or a friend And allies who can empathize Are sure to lend a hand. Do what you gotta do As many times as it takes. Respect. Connect. Protect your space!   PRE-CHORUS: It’s your body language, What you say And how you say it. (3X) ‘Cause your SUPERPOWER Is Assertiveness! CHORUS:  Calm, cool, collected, confident and clear. You gotta be calm, cool, collected confident And clear. Calm, cool, collected, confident and clear. You gotta be calm, cool, collected confident And clear.
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CHORUS: (Χ4) Fighting is not the solution. Try conflict resolution.     V1: Stop, Cool off, And take a deep breath. When you get angry, Don’t lose your head. Tell each other The way you feel. Step back And chill. Don’t scream, Don’t shout. Use your words To work it out.   CHORUS: (Χ4) Fighting is not the solution. Try conflict resolution. V2: Listen to each other. Find out what you both need. Stand in each other’s shoes. Practice a little empathy. Make a plan you both like And go for it. No problem ever gets solved By fighting over it.   CHORUS: (X4) Fighting is not the solution. Try conflict resolution.   BRIDGE: (2X) I’m going to use my I-Statements   I’m going to use it I’m going to use it   V3: I feel… I feel so sad When I…  When I’m singing all alone Because I need… Because I need community And could you… And could you sing with me? BRIDGE: I’m going to use my I-Statements   I’m going to use it I’m going to use it CHORUS: (X4) Fighting is not the solution. Try conflict resolution. Oh, stand up! Stand up for my brother Oh, stand up! Stand up for my sister Oh, stand up! Stand up for each other Oh stand up! Oh stand up! Oh stand up! Stand up to fight wars no more Oh stand up! Stand up whether rich or poor Oh stand up! Stand up for each other Oh stand up! Oh stand up! Find a solution Try conflict resolution (X4)
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CHORUS: The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!) The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!) Got feet I’ve got shoes (the lost sock blues!) They ain’t nothing without you (the lost sock blues!) Can this be true I wish I knew V1: Got a story to tell Didn’t go very well Downtime at the pool I was actin a fool Were changin’ your clothes Looked down at your toes Oh where’d my sock go? CHORUS: The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!) The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!) Got feet I’ve got shoes (the lost sock blues!) They ain’t nothing without you (the lost sock blues!) Can this be true I wish I knew V2: My sock’s all alone They ain’t got no home I was in such a rush Now you miss em’ so much Left em’ lying around All over the ground Now they’re in Lost & Found Sing it with me! CHORUS: The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!) The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!) Got feet I’ve got shoes (the lost sock blues!) They ain’t nothing without you (the lost sock blues!) I’m so blue What will I do? 
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VERSE: Wash your hands And get them clean Protect yourself from Covid 19 PRE-CHORUS: Wet hands, Soap, scrub, rinse then dry 20 seconds That might save your life CHORUS: Wash your hands I can’t believe that’s somethin’ I gotta ask But here I am Wash your hands Please Front and back and in between Finger tips and now you’re clean PRE-CHORUS: Wet hands, Soap, scrub, rinse then dry 20 seconds That might save your life CHORUS: Wash your hands I can’t believe that’s somethin’ I gotta ask But here I am CHORUS: Wash your hands I can’t believe that’s somethin’ I gotta ask But here I am
 Wash your hands Please Wash your hands
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V1: I know that new places get scary, I know You know yourself better then anyone else. And even when your lonely You’re not alone And there is no place in the world that feels like home And you’re never alone Somebody feels exactly like you do Break out of this mood With some Awesome-Attitude PRE-CHORUS: ‘Cause you’re here now ‘Need you to sessile around Mix it up somehow So you don’t miss out CHORUS: Sing and shout Shake it all about When you’re feeling down Pick it up, up, up Sing and shout Shake it all around When you’re feeling down Pick it up, up, up V2: Let’s make this new place feel like home And the seasons will change just like you will Against all the odds you would have grown Because whoever you become isn’t set in stone And you’re never alone Somebody feels exactly like you do Break out of this mood With some Awesome-Attitude PRE-CHORUS: ‘Cause you’re here now Need you to sessile around Mix it up some how So you don’t miss out CHORUS: Sing and shout Shake it all about When you’re feeling down Pick it up, up, up Sing and shout Shake it all around When you’re feeling down Pick it up, up, up V2: Let’s make this place feel like home And the seasons will change Just like you will Against all the odds, You will have grown Because whoever you become Isn’t set-in-stone PRE-CHORUS ‘Cause you’re here now Need you to sessile around Mix it up some how So you don’t miss out CHORUS: Sing and shout Shake it all about When you’re feeling down Pick it up, up, up BRIDGE: Everybody gets homesick just a little bit (x3) CHORUS: Sing and shout Shake it all about When you’re feeling down Pick it up, up, up BRIDGE: Everybody gets homesick just a little bit (x3) CHORUS: Sing and shout Shake it all about When you’re feeling down Pick it up, up, up CHORUS: Sing and shout Shake it all about When you’re feeling down Pick it up, up, up
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CHORUS: High five Flip it Drip it Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace CHORUS: High five Flip it Drip it Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace CHORUS: High five Flip it Drip it Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace VERSE: Mix it up Sessle up Say what’s up to someone else Next to someone You don’t know We call this The Stretch Zone What’s your fears? What’s your goals? Values? You know how it goes Sing along “Mamamo” Tell me when to go Every night We got a show (Echo) Touching heart Across the globe (Echo) Spreading peace up in my neighborhood Follow what I do CHORUS High five Flip it Drip it Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace CHORUS High five Flip it Drip it Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace Alright probably one more? CHORUS High five Flip it Drip it Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace Jelly fish it out Peace
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Make It Fair 02:12
CHORUS: If something needs repair We can unite to make it fair If something needs repair We can unite to make it fair 
VERSE: If an unfair rule hurts you, It hurts me too Let’s stand up and Make a change, There’s so much we can do It ain’t you against me Working together sets us free No challenge too big We dream of new possibilities CHORUS: If something needs repair We can unite to make it fair If something needs repair We can unite to make it fair VERSE: If an unfair rule hurts you, It hurts me too Let’s stand up and Make a change, There’s so much we can do It ain’t you against me Working together sets us free No challenge too big We dream of new possibilities CHORUS: If something needs repair We can unite to make it fair If something needs repair We can unite to make it fair If something needs repair We can unite to make it fair
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CHORUS Fighting for what’s right in the world around me, Improving my community. Stopping injustice that you and I see That’s Mosaic in Action. Stand up assertively! V1 We’re interconnected, so, we’re allies to our friends. We use our empathy to understand them. We assertively protest, When we see something wrong. We walk out or sit in or even write a song! CHORUS Fighting for what’s right in the world around me Improving my community! Stopping injustice that you and I see That’s being a “Mosaic citizen” to me! V2 What do you care about and what are you going to do? Raise your voice high and follow through The government’s branches and leaders count on you You have the tools and the power to get them to listen to you! BRIDGE But it can be hard, when I look around me And hurt is what I see Change isn’t easy but together We can see a world of equality! CHORUS Fighting for what’s right in the world around me Improving my community Stopping injustice that you and I see That’s “Mosaic in Action” to me! CHORUS Fighting for what’s right in the world around me Improving my community! Stopping injustice that you and I see That’s “Mosaic in Action” to me!
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CHORUS: Thank you for Your endless support With what we’ve done so far You really are a super hero! Every dime you give Matches a smiling kid Thank you for joining us In piecing it together V1: Thank you for All you’ve done so far Helped us set the bar And it’s raised real high up With you, We can touch the sky love We can change some minds With you by our side We can touch the world Which you’re down to, right? And it’s really up to us To make it way more clear Because the kids are the future And the future is here So, here we go, Thank you Thank you Thank you For making it possible CHORUS: Thank you for Your endless support With what we’ve done so far You really are a super hero! Every dime you give Matches a smiling kid Thank you for joining us In piecing it together V2: Thought I told you that we won’t stop/ We want to thank you one more time Thought I told you that we won’t stop/ We want to thank you one more time Thought I told you that we won’t stop/ We’re going to thank you one more time Here we go, Arigato gozaimashita (Japanese) We won’t stop Merci (French) Gracias (Spanish) We won’t stop Efcharistó (Greek) Salamat po (Tagalog) We won’t stop We’re going to thank you some more/ We wont stop Here we go, Shukran (Arabic) Grazie (Italian) We won’t stop Danke (German) Asante (Swahili) We wont stop Xièxiè (Mandarin) E dupe (Yoruba) We’re going to thank you some more/ We won’t stop CHORUS: Thank you for Your endless support With what we’ve done so far You really are a super hero! Every dime you give Matches a smiling kid Thank you for joining us In piecing it together CHORUS: Thank you for Your endless support With what we’ve done so far You really are a super hero! Every dime you give Matches a smiling kid Thank you for joining us In piecing it together
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CHORUS (x2) M O S A I
C Everyone knows That it’s the place to be VERSE: (x2) Mosaic Let me hear you say it Mosaic mosaic

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Nearly 20 years in the making, we are excited to announce our new album! Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2 features songs written and sung around the campfire by Mosaic’s Residential Rock Stars throughout our history.

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released March 5, 2022

Every Mosaic facilitator, youth leader, teacher, and student who has sung around our campfire has contributed to the music on this album! We are infinitely grateful to all of you!

Chano Tizon was essential to creating this album, writing music and lyrics as well as producing and performing many of the songs.

We are deeply grateful to all the artists who created songs for this album:
- Al Staples (Listening Song)
- Do D.A.T. (B.B. Wolf verse)
- Freya Forstall (Mosaic in Action)
- Gyasi Ross (Peace Blockers) @gyasirossmusic
- Jakeya Sanders (Peace High Five)
- Khemnes Fisher (Listening Song verse)
- Theresa Perez & Annabelle Baylin (Make It Fair)
- William Harper (Fighting Is Not the Solution & Peace High Five)

Thank you to all the children who sang on the album including:
- Mayla Moreira Bilella
- Marco (Momo) Mendel Holt
- Quest Tizon
- Julian and Addie Martinez
- Rosa Parks 3rd Graders
- Ryan Davis' 4th-Grade Class
- Charlotte Trotter (child-at-heart)

Thank you to Bill Croughan (bass), Sandra Martin (harp), and Toby Turner (drums)

Thank you to our mixers/masters, Jabari Tawiah and Nahuel Bronzini.

Thank you to Aidan Schechter who helped to record and produce Assertiveness, Song Pick It Up (Homesickness Song), and Lost Sock Blues.

Thank you to the many Mosaic Magic Makers who helped craft so many songs around the campfire over the years including:
- Christopher (CJJ) Lindstrom
- Sandra Martin
- Andrew Ignacio
- Christabel Nunoo
- Emily Abad
- Myles Posey
- Shanae Savage
- Kara Murray-Badal
- Adhamh Roland
- Amani Carey-Simms
- Mazin Jamal
- Ricardo Iamuuri Robinson
and of course, No Way Yes Way Maybe So Jose Durante.

Finally, thank you to the original Mosaic Resident Rock Star, Brett Dennen, for the constant inspiration.

Peace, love, and gratitude,
Lara Mendel & Chano Tizon
The Mosaic Project

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