Be As (Proud Version)

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Be proud of being you.

We dedicate this song and video to the Salman family and all those who have lost their lives for simply being who they are.

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Julie wants to get out of town
Tired of being let down
Move to a place where no one knows her

Lisa wanted to have her say
Refused to be pulled away
Raised up a flag, she needs to be heard

Everybody knows somebody trying to get free

Be as black as you want to
Be as white as you want to
Be as brown as you want to
Don't let anybody stop you

Be as gay as you want to
Be as straight as you want to
Be whatever you want to
We all need someone to hold on to

And if there is a way that you and I could both be free
Have a little understanding and we will be

Daniel moved to another school
Alliances can be cruel
When you're alone without nobody

Michael begged Jen to take a stand
And fight for the cause they had
She'd rather deal with being lonely

Everybody's got somebody telling them who to be

You can fight if you want you
You can talk if you want you
Right the wrongs how you want to
Don't let anybody stop you

You can pray if you want to
You can wish if you want to
You can hope if you want to
We all need something to hold on to

And if there is a way that you and I could both be free
Have a little understanding and we will be

Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na

And if there is a way that you and I could both be free
Have a little understanding and we will be

Be as big as you want to
Be as small as you want to
You can weigh if you want to
Don't let anybody stop you

You can cry if you want to
You can smile if you want to
You can try if you want to
We all need something to hold on to

You can work if you want to
You can play if you want to
Live the way that you want to
Don't let anybody stop you

Be as shy as you want to
Be as loud as you want to
Be as proud as you want to
We all need something to hold on to

And if there is a way that you and I could both be free
Have a little understanding and we will be

credits

released June 11, 2021
Originally written by Jay Levine and & James Bryan McCollum
Additional lyrics & music written by Nicole McCafferty & Armand Antony

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Broadtree Toronto, Ontario

Broadtree is a pop-country duo that has created a unique blend of stylized storytelling over a bed of catchy pop country, with subject matter that often breaks the norms of the genre. The duo openly supports several causes, speaking out about racial equality, Canadian First Nations rights, the LGBTQ+ community, and keeping an open line to anyone wishing to discuss mental health and illness. ... more

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