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Must We Die?

from Connected to the Heart by Up in the Air

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Victor brought me a poem that his wife had written. I added a couple verses and put music to it. This was recorded live at Castoro Cellars Winery in 1998.

lyrics

Must We Die?
by John Beccia
lyrics written with Susan Rocha

Said the earth to the stars,"I want to be like Mars
With no people or cars."

Said the earth to the moon,"The end will be soon
For me and you

CHORUS-Why,why,why must we die?
Why,why,why must we die?

Said the earth to the sky, and the birds passing by
"Everything must die."

Said the earth to the bay,"There will come a day
When we'll all fade away."
Repeat Chorus

Said the sun to the earth,"Where there's death there is birth
To carry it on."

Said the earth to the sun,"You'll always be the one
Till the day is done.
Repeat Chorus (twice)

Porque morier? (Repeated 8 times)

credits

from Connected to the Heart, released March 15, 1999
John Beccia -background vocals, and keyboard
Sarah Battalino - percussion
Larry Hoffmann - sax
Charlie Kleemann - bass
Tyson Leonard - violin
Ryan McLain-drums
Mark Pierce - lead vocals, electric guitar
Victor Rocha - timbales
Bobby Smith - background vocals

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Up in the Air Santa Margarita, California

Up in the Air blends elements of structure and improvisation into musical styles as varied as folk, pop, dixieland, bluegrass, latin, and worldbeat. The result is a fresh and ultimately dancable musical experience with a conspicuously multi-cultural sound. Their original songs center on themes of social equity and justice, environmental consciousness, love, and respect for others. ... more

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