Story Behind The Song
Thought I was writing a song about my students, turns out there was a lot of me in it. Upon completion and reflection, this song makes a statement to the story of our country being a nation of hardworking immigrants trying to make a better life for themselves and their families.
Song Description
Ours is a nation of hardworking immigrants trying to make a better life for ourselves. We come from various faraway places, work hard and often live under circumstances that put our family at risk. To succeed we must have determination and vision. We value education and strive to give our children these benefits.
| Song Length |
3:39 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Joyful |
Subject |
Determination, General |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Make It Right
L. Teruel
Come from so far away, lookin' for a better life
Break our backs just to have enough of what we deserve
Children callin' out, daddy where have you been
It's been too long and we're missin' you
Heads are strong, heads held high
Once was wrong, make it right
O'er the plains I see ways and means for freedom
In this field my hands move strong
Hope's not enough, gotta make it through the rough
We have dreams to believe, and our visions to achieve
Heads are strong, heads held high
Once was wrong, make it right
We've given all we have to this circumstance
Workin' for a better life and a chance to advance
Life moves on, children grow strong
Get an education, help to built our great nation
Heads are strong, heads held high
Once was wrong, make it right