Nature

by Taina Asili

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“Nature” is a musical manifesto for the climate justice movement, lifting up the urgency of the work necessary in order to protect our planet. Written by Taína Asili during her artist residency with the Social Justice Portal Project, the song invites listeners into the work of moving away from the extraction economies and towards climate solutions that are led by the powerful work of frontline communities.

lyrics

NATURE

Protecting the sacred of all ecology
The interdependence of every species
The right to self-determination we affirm
The right to every living being free of harm

Detoxification of water and of land
Ethical use of our resources we demand
To live in balance with nature our lives depend
Its this relationship with Earth we will defend

Chorus:

With the strength
Of the water
With the strength
Of the seed
With the strength
Of the soil
With the strength
Of the breeze

Cessation of predator corporation greed
and governmental pawns whose mouths they feed
End occupation of land stolen and misused
Reparations for those exploited and abused

Support for those who battle on the frontlines
Reclaim our land, our health, and decolonize
Re-educate our children, cleanse the climate lies
And with this knowledge we will harmonize

Chorus:

With the strength
Of the water
With the strength
Of the seed
With the strength
Of the soil
With the strength
Of the breeze
With the strength
Of the fire
With the strength
Of the blood
With the strength
Of the people
With the strength
Of our love

We are all nature…

With the strength
Of the water
With the strength
Of the seed
With the strength
Of the soil
With the strength
Of the breeze
With the strength
Of the fire
With the strength
Of the blood
With the strength
Of the people
With the strength
Of our love

With the strength
Of the wild
With the strength
Of the roar
With the strength
Of the children
With the strength
Who ask for more
With the strength
Of the ancient
With the strength
In our blood
With the strength
Speaking through us
With the strength
With their love

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released July 21, 2022

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Taina Asili Albany, New York

Taína Asili is a Puerto Rican activist, singer, songwriter and bandleader combining powerful vocals with an energetic fusion of Afro-Latin, Reggae and Rock. Her music offers a sound that spans continents, exuding strength of Spirit, inspiring audiences to dance to the rhythm of rebellion. ... more