Shoulder to shoulder
For the fathers and mothers
Shoulder to shoulder
For your sisters and brothers

Shoulder to shoulder
For your sons and your daughters
Shoulder to shoulder
For Grand-mothers and Fathers

Shoulder to shoulder for all who’ve been murdered
Shoulder to shoulder, their stories will be heard
Shoulder to shoulder, for the ones who’ve gone missing
Shoulder to shoulder, the whole world is listening

Shoulder to shoulder
For use in the court...write it all down
Shoulder to shoulder
They’re stuck in their fortress...
but word gets around

Shoulder to shoulder
As if it were our home
Shoulder to shoulder know that
You’re not alone
Shoulder to shoulder
For our Russian friends
Shoulder to shoulder
They will not be silenced
Shoulder to shoulder
With our hearts and our minds
Shoulder to shoulder
We’ll keep truth alive

Shoulder to shoulder
To show what we stand for
Shoulder to shoulder
To give it our best

Shoulder to shoulder
To match your courage and bravery
Shoulder to shoulder
This is our test

For the sound of birds
For the sun in your eyes
For a walk in the square
For a time to be wise

For weathering the brutal storm.
For sleeping through the night
For waking up safe and warm
For making an end of this fight
For the laughter of children
For water, for light...
For respect and dignity
And a just and lasting peace
We’re standing with you...shoulder to shoulder

©2022 Billy Joseph