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Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2
The Mosaic Project
The Mosaic Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, unites children of diverse backgrounds, teaches them essential community-building skills, and empowers them to become peacemakers. Since 2000, we have reached thousands of children through our immersive experiential education programs in equity, empathy, and effective communication across differences. This brief video highlighting our primary program, the Outdoor School, captures the spirit of our work.
Nearly 20 years in the making, our second album features songs written and sung around the campfire by Mosaic staff and students throughout our history. It is a mosaic of music, comprised of 14 tracks of different genres and styles that embrace the challenges and joys of peacebuilding.
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The Songs
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01. M. O. S. A. I. C. Is the Place to Be
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CHORUS: x2
M
O
S
A
I
C
Everyone knows
That it’s the place to be
VERSE: x2
Mosaic
Let me hear you say it
Mosaic
Mosaic
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Produced and performed by Chano Tizon
Additional vocals by Marco (Momo) Mendel Holt, Mayla Bilella, and Rosa Parks 3rd Graders
Mixed and mastered by Jabari Tawiah
02. B . B. Wolf
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This song was written to accompany the story of Little Red Riding Hood from the “Big Bad” Wolf’s point of view.
Lyrics
PRE-CHORUS
I’m “the Big Bad Wolf” they say,
“Why did you scare that girl away?”
You don’t even know me
So why you trying to tell me?
I tried and I tried
Misunderstandings really get to me
Take another deep breath
Calm the storm within your chest
When they go low you know the rest
CHORUS:
It’s times like this,
I ain’t acting like I know I should
You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf”
And now you got me howling at the moon.
V1:
You don’t know me
You only know the rumors
my -reputation proceeds me,
So, as soon as you meet me
You jump to conclusion
Why?
‘Cause I’m a “bad man?”
I did what I had to do
can I – get a little empathy?
Put ya ten toes inside my shoes
And move like I – mean,
take walk with me,
try to see me
or who I am
not just the faults in me
You might identify,
Might even evolve with me
Love – you ever try to just talk to me?
Look,
I don’t bite
But let’s just keep it polite
The fact of the matter,
The bigger the badder
But sometimes just hype
PRE-CHORUS:
I’m “the Big Bad Wolf” they say,
“Why did you scare that girl away?”
You don’t even know me
So why you trying to tell me?
I tried and I tried
Misunderstandings really get to me
Take another deep breath
Calm the storm within your chest
When they go low you know the rest
CHORUS:
It’s times like this,
I ain’t acting like I know I should
You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf”
And now you got me howling at the moon.
CHORUS:
It’s times like this,
I ain’t acting like I know I should
You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf”
And now you got me howling at the moon.
BRIDGE:
I’ve been labeled something I’m not
I’ve been prejudged and it hurts me a lot
Now you don’t see me like I am just lost
I just need time to work out all these thoughts
Now you don’t see me like I am just lost
I just need time to work out all these thoughts
Yea hella mad but more than that
Feel like I never got a chance
And that’s just sad
PRE-CHORUS:
I’m “the Big Bad Wolf” they say,
“Why did you scare that girl away?”
You don’t even know me
So why you trying to tell me?
I tried and I tried
Misunderstandings really get to me
Take another deep breath
Calm the storm within your chest
When they go low you know the rest
CHORUS:
It’s times like this,
I ain’t acting like I know I should
You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf”
And now you got me howling at the moon.
CHORUS:
It’s times like this,
I ain’t acting like I know I should
You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf”
And now you got me howling at the moon.
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music, lyrics, performed, & produced by Chano Tizon
Verse written & performed by Do D.A.T.
Mixed and mastered by Jabari Tawiah
03. Peace Blockers
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The three Peace Blockers are:
1. Blame
2. Guilt
3. Defensiveness
Lyrics
V1:
There are three feelings
That block us from peace.
Preventing empathy,
Stopping us from connecting.
You might feel guilty
“I’m such a bad person,”
“I’m always hurting everyone else.”
CHORUS:
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help.
V2:
You might be defensive
“I didn’t do wrong here.”
Ignoring their thoughts
And their perspective.
You can blame someone
“Well it’s all your fault,”
“You did this to me.”
Giving away all your power.
CHORUS:
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help
BRIDGE:
This can happen to anyone
Check n with yourself
Take a deep breath
“Am I feeling guilty, blaming, or defensive?”
CHORUS:
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music, lyrics, performed and produced by Gyasi Ross (@gyasirossmusic)
Mixed and mastered by Nahuel Bronzini
04. Listening Song
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The three Keys to Peace are:
1. Listening
2. Empathy (See Volume 1)
3. Assertiveness
Lyrics
CHORUS:
Are you listening?
With your eyes
And your ears
Make sure you’re listening
With you heart
And your feelings
I know your listening
When you can repeat it
Listen up!
‘Cause peace ain’t easy
BRIDGE:
I could use your help
I don’t think can do this by myself
V1:
I got something important to tell you
Gather around
I’d rather not shout it
Come in closer
And show me you hear me
Snap if you feel me
Clap if you with me
I know distractions can happen
Find your way back in
Ask your self
CHORUS:
Are you listening?
With your eyes
And your ears
Make sure you’re listening
With you heart
And your feelings
I know your listening
When you can repeat it
Listen up?
‘Cause peace ain’t easy
CHORUS:
Are you listening?
With your eyes
And your ears
Make sure you’re listening
With you heart
and your feelings
I know your listening
When you can repeat it
Listen up!
‘Cause peace ain’t easy
BRIDGE:
I could use your help
I don’t think can do this by myself
V2:
Yo, can I get a word from the wise?
To combat the rhythm
The myth
The lies
It’s like,
Talking to a crowd
Who can really hear you?
Surrounded by people
Do they really care?
How will I know?
Unless you’re willing to show
Open your heart and mind
And let your words flow
I will listen to you
And you will listen to me
Just by listening
We will spread peace
CHORUS:
Are you listening?
With your eyes
and your ears
Make sure you’re listening
With you heart
and your feelings
I know your listening
When you can repeat it
Listen up
‘Cause peace ain’t easy
CHORUS:
Are you listening?
With your eyes
And your ears
Make sure you’re listening
With you heart
And your feelings
I know your listening
When you can repeat it
Listen up?
‘Cause peace ain’t easy
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music & lyrics by Chano Tizon & Al Staples
Performed by Al Staples
Verse written and performed by Khemnes Fisher
Produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah.
05. Assertiveness Song
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The three Keys to Peace are:
1. Listening
2. Empathy (see Volume 1)
3. Assertiveness
Lyrics
V1:
When you’re passive
You shrink back
And use a weak voice.
When you’re aggressive
You spread poison
And try to force a choice.
Assertive is the answer
It’s strong without being mean.
Stop the poison,
Spread peace.
Come on, let’s sing!
PRE-CHORUS:
It’s your body language,
What you say
And how you say it. (3X)
‘Cause your SUPERPOWER
Is assertiveness!
CHORUS:
Calm, cool, collected, confident and clear.
You gotta be calm, cool, collected confident
And clear.
V2:
It’s okay to say, “No,”
To a hurt person or a friend
And allies who can empathize
Are sure to lend a hand.
Do what you gotta do
As many times as it takes.
Respect.
Connect.
Protect your space!
PRE-CHORUS:
It’s your body language,
What you say
And how you say it. (3X)
‘Cause your SUPERPOWER
Is Assertiveness!
CHORUS:
Calm, cool, collected, confident and clear.
You gotta be calm, cool, collected confident
And clear.
Calm, cool, collected, confident and clear.
You gotta be calm, cool, collected confident
And clear.
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music and lyrics by the Mosaic Team
Performed & produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah
06. Fighting Is Not the Solution – the Remix
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See Volume 1 for the original by Brett Dennen & Lara Mendel.
Lyrics
CHORUS: (x4)
Fighting is not the solution.
Try conflict resolution.
V1:
Stop,
Cool off,
And take a deep breath.
When you get angry,
Don’t lose your head.
Tell each other
The way you feel.
Step back
And chill.
Don’t scream,
Don’t shout.
Use your words
To work it out.
CHORUS: (x4)
Fighting is not the solution.
Try conflict resolution.
V2:
Listen to each other.
Find out what you both need.
Stand in each other’s shoes.
Practice a little empathy.
Make a plan you both like
And go for it.
No problem ever gets solved
By fighting over it.
CHORUS: (x4)
Fighting is not the solution.
Try conflict resolution.
BRIDGE: (2x)
I’m going to use my I-Statements
I’m going to use it
I’m going to use it
V3:
I feel…
I feel so sad
When I…
When I’m singing all alone
Because I need…
Because I need community
And could you…
And could you sing with me?
BRIDGE:
I’m going to use my I-Statements
I’m going to use it
I’m going to use it
CHORUS: (x4)
Fighting is not the solution.
Try conflict resolution.
Oh, stand up!
Stand up for my brother
Oh, stand up!
Stand up for my sister
Oh, stand up!
Stand up for each other
Oh stand up!
Oh stand up!
Oh stand up!
Stand up to fight wars no more
Oh stand up!
Stand up whether rich or poor
Oh stand up!
Stand up for each other
Oh stand up!
Oh stand up!
Find a solution
Try conflict resolution (x4)
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Remixed, performed, & produced by William Harper
Mixed & mastered by Nahuel Bronzini
07. The Lost Sock Blues
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We have never ended swim time at Mosaic’s Outdoor Project without lost socks by the pool.
Lyrics
CHORUS:
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
Got feet I’ve got shoes (the lost sock blues!)
They ain’t nothing without you (the lost sock blues!)
Can this be true
I wish I knew
V1:
Got a story to tell
Didn’t go very well
Downtime at the pool
I was actin a fool
Were changin’ your clothes
Looked down at your toes
Oh where’d my sock go?
CHORUS:
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
Got feet I’ve got shoes (the lost sock blues!)
They ain’t nothing without you (the lost sock blues!)
Can this be true
I wish I knew
V2:
My sock’s all alone
They ain’t got no home
I was in such a rush
Now you miss em’ so much
Left em’ lying around
All over the ground
Now they’re in Lost & Found
Sing it with me!
CHORUS:
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
Got feet I’ve got shoes (the lost sock blues!)
They ain’t nothing without you (the lost sock blues!)
I’m so blue
What will I do?
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
08. Wash Your Hands
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Lyrics
VERSE:
Wash your hands
And get them clean
Protect yourself from Covid 19
PRE-CHORUS:
Wet hands,
Soap, scrub,
rinse then dry
20 seconds
That might save your life
CHORUS:
Wash your hands
I can’t believe that’s somethin’ I gotta ask
But here I am
Wash your hands
Please
Front and back and in between
Finger tips and now you’re clean
PRE-CHORUS:
Wet hands,
Soap, scrub,
rinse then dry
20 seconds
That might save your life
CHORUS:
Wash your hands
I can’t believe that’s somethin’ I gotta ask
But here I am
CHORUS:
Wash your hands
I can’t believe that’s somethin’ I gotta ask
But here I am
Wash your hands
Please
Wash your hands
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music, lyrics and produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah
09. Pick It Up (Homesickness Song)
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Music, lyrics, performed, & produced by Chano Tizon.
Lyrics
V1:
I know that new places get scary,
I know
You know yourself better then anyone else.
And even when your lonely
You’re not alone
And there is no place in the world that feels like home
And you’re never alone
Somebody feels exactly like you do
Break out of this mood
With some Awesome-Attitude
PRE-CHORUS:
‘Cause you’re here now
‘Need you to sessile around
Mix it up somehow
So you don’t miss out
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
Sing and shout
Shake it all around
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
V2:
Let’s make this new place feel like home
And the seasons will change just like you will
Against all the odds you would have grown
Because whoever you become isn’t set in stone
And you’re never alone
Somebody feels exactly like you do
Break out of this mood
With some Awesome-Attitude
PRE-CHORUS:
‘Cause you’re here now
Need you to sessile around
Mix it up some how
So you don’t miss out
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
Sing and shout
Shake it all around
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
V2:
Let’s make this place feel like home
And the seasons will change
Just like you will
Against all the odds,
You will have grown
Because whoever you become
Isn’t set-in-stone
PRE-CHORUS
‘Cause you’re here now
Need you to sessile around
Mix it up some how
So you don’t miss out
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
BRIDGE:
Everybody gets homesick just a little bit (x3)
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
BRIDGE:
Everybody gets homesick just a little bit (x3)
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music, lyrics, performed & produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah
10. Peace High Five
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Sessle: To mix it up and change seats frequently.
At Mosaic, sessle means to mix it up and make new friends with people from different schools and different backgrounds.
The Peace High Five handshake helps us to make to friends. Learn how to do the Peace High Five.
Lyrics
CHORUS:
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
CHORUS:
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
CHORUS:
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
VERSE:
Mix it up
Sessle up
Say what’s up
to someone else
Next to someone
You don’t know
We call this
The Stretch Zone
What’s your fears?
What’s your goals?
Values?
You know how it goes
Sing along “Mamamo”
Tell me when to go
Every night
We got a show
(Echo)
Touching heart
Across the globe
(Echo)
Spreading peace up in my neighborhood
Follow what I do
CHORUS
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
CHORUS
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Alright probably one more?
CHORUS
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Written & produced by Will Harper.
Performed by Chano Tizon & Jakeya Sanders
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah
11. Make It Fair
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Lyrics
CHORUS:
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
VERSE:
If an unfair rule hurts you,
It hurts me too
Let’s stand up and
Make a change,
There’s so much we can do
It ain’t you against me
Working together sets us free
No challenge too big
We dream of new possibilities
CHORUS:
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
VERSE:
If an unfair rule hurts you,
It hurts me too
Let’s stand up and
Make a change,
There’s so much we can do
It ain’t you against me
Working together sets us free
No challenge too big
We dream of new possibilities
CHORUS:
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music by Theresa Perez
Lyrics by Annabelle Baylin
Performed by Chano Tizon & Mayla Bilella
Produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & Mastered by Nahuel Bronzini
12. Mosaic In Action
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Lyrics
CHORUS
Fighting for what’s right in the world around me,
Improving my community.
Stopping injustice that you and I see
That’s Mosaic in Action.
Stand up assertively!
V1
We’re interconnected,
so, we’re allies to our friends.
We use our empathy to understand them.
We assertively protest,
When we see something wrong.
We walk out
or sit in
or even write a song!
CHORUS
Fighting for what’s right in the world around me
Improving my community!
Stopping injustice that you and I see
That’s being a “Mosaic citizen” to me!
V2
What do you care about
and what are you going to do?
Raise your voice high and follow through
The government’s branches and leaders count on you
You have the tools
and the power to get them to listen to you!
BRIDGE
But it can be hard,
when I look around me
And hurt is what I see
Change isn’t easy
but together
We can see a world of equality!
CHORUS
Fighting for what’s right in the world around me
Improving my community
Stopping injustice that you and I see
That’s “Mosaic in Action” to me!
CHORUS
Fighting for what’s right in the world around me
Improving my community!
Stopping injustice that you and I see
That’s “Mosaic in Action” to me!
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, released March 5, 2022
Music, lyrics & performed by Freya Forstall
Produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah
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13. Thank You for Peacing It Together!
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Lyrics
CHORUS:
Thank you for
Your endless support
With what we’ve done so far
You really are a super hero!
Every dime you give
Matches a smiling kid
Thank you for joining us
In piecing it together
V1:
Thank you for
All you’ve done so far
Helped us set the bar
And it’s raised real high up
With you,
We can touch the sky love
We can change some minds
With you by our side
We can touch the world
Which you’re down to, right?
And it’s really up to us
To make it way more clear
Because the kids are the future
And the future is here
So, here we go,
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
For making it possible
CHORUS:
Thank you for
Your endless support
With what we’ve done so far
You really are a super hero!
Every dime you give
Matches a smiling kid
Thank you for joining us
In piecing it together
V2:
Thought I told you that we won’t stop/
We want to thank you one more time
Thought I told you that we won’t stop/
We want to thank you one more time
Thought I told you that we won’t stop/
We’re going to thank you one more time
Here we go,
Arigato gozaimashita (Japanese)
We won’t stop
Merci (French)
Gracias (Spanish)
We won’t stop
Efcharistó (Greek)
Salamat po (Tagalog)
We won’t stop
We’re going to thank you some more/
We wont stop
Here we go,
Shukran (Arabic)
Grazie (Italian)
We won’t stop
Danke (German)
Asante (Swahili)
We wont stop
Xièxiè (Mandarin)
E dupe (Yoruba)
We’re going to thank you some more/
We won’t stop
CHORUS:
Thank you for
Your endless support
With what we’ve done so far
You really are a super hero!
Every dime you give
Matches a smiling kid
Thank you for joining us
In piecing it together
CHORUS:
Thank you for
Your endless support
With what we’ve done so far
You really are a super hero!
Every dime you give
Matches a smiling kid
Thank you for joining us
In piecing it together
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
14. M. O. S. A. I. C. Is the Place to Be (Reprise)
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Lyrics
CHORUS (x2)
M
O
S
A
I
C
Everyone knows
That it’s the place to be
VERSE: (x2)
Mosaic
Let me hear you say it
Mosaic mosaic
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Produced and performed by Chano Tizon
Additional vocals by Marco (Momo) Mendel Holt, Mayla Bilella, and Rosa Parks 3rd Graders
About: Children's Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2
Nearly 20 years in the making, we are excited to announce our new album! Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2 features songs written and sung around the campfire by Mosaic’s Residential Rock Stars throughout our history. It is a mosaic of music, comprised of 14 tracks of different genres and styles that embrace the challenges and joys of peacebuilding.
Credits
March 5, 2022
14 Songs, 38 Minutes
©2022 The Mosaic Project
All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
Every Mosaic facilitator, youth leader, teacher, and student who has sung around our campfire has contributed to the music on this album! We are infinitely grateful to all of you!
Chano Tizon was essential to creating this album, writing music and lyrics as well as producing and performing many of the songs.
We are deeply grateful to all the artists who created songs for this album:
- Al Staples (Listening Song)
- Do D.A.T. (B.B. Wolf verse)
- Freya Forstall (Mosaic in Action)
- Gyasi Ross (Peace Blockers) @gyasirossmusic
- Jakeya Sanders (Peace High Five)
- Khemnes Fisher (Listening Song verse)
- Theresa Perez & Annabelle Baylin (Make It Fair)
- William Harper (Fighting Is Not the Solution & Peace High Five)
Thank you to all the children who sang on the album including:
- Mayla Moreira Bilella
- Marco (Momo) Mendel Holt
- Quest Tizon
- Julian and Addie Martinez
- Rosa Parks 3rd Graders
- Ryan Davis’ 4th-Grade Class
- Charlotte Trotter (child-at-heart)
Thank you to Bill Croughan (bass), Sandra Martin (harp), and Toby Turner (drums)
Thank you to our mixers/masters, Jabari Tawiah and Nahuel Bronzini.
Thank you to Aidan Schechter who helped to record and produce Assertiveness, Song Pick It Up (Homesickness Song), and Lost Sock Blues.
Thank you to the many Mosaic Magic Makers who helped craft so many songs around the campfire over the years including:
- Christopher (CJJ) Lindstrom
- Sandra Martin
- Andrew Ignacio
- Christabel Nunoo
- Emily Abad
- Myles Posey
- Shanae Savage
- Kara Murray-Badal
- Adhamh Roland
- Amani Carey-Simms
- Mazin Jamal
- Ricardo Iamuuri Robinson
- and of course, No Way Yes Way Maybe So Jose Durante.
Finally, thank you to the original Mosaic Resident Rock Star, Brett Dennen, for the constant inspiration.
Peace, love, and gratitude,
Lara Mendel & Chano Tizon
The Mosaic Project
About: Children's Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2
Nearly 20 years in the making, we are excited to announce our new album! Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2 features songs written and sung around the campfire by Mosaic’s Residential Rock Stars throughout our history. It is a mosaic of music, comprised of 14 tracks of different genres and styles that embrace the challenges and joys of peacebuilding.
Credits
March 5, 2022
14 Songs, 38 Minutes
©2022 The Mosaic Project
All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
Every Mosaic facilitator, youth leader, teacher, and student who has sung around our campfire has contributed to the music on this album! We are infinitely grateful to all of you!
Chano Tizon was essential to creating this album, writing music and lyrics as well as producing and performing many of the songs.
We are deeply grateful to all the artists who created songs for this album:
- Al Staples (Listening Song)
- Do D.A.T. (B.B. Wolf verse)
- Freya Forstall (Mosaic in Action)
- Gyasi Ross (Peace Blockers) @gyasirossmusic
- Jakeya Sanders (Peace High Five)
- Khemnes Fisher (Listening Song verse)
- Theresa Perez & Annabelle Baylin (Make It Fair)
- William Harper (Fighting Is Not the Solution & Peace High Five)
Thank you to all the children who sang on the album including:
- Mayla Moreira Bilella
- Marco (Momo) Mendel Holt
- Quest Tizon
- Julian and Addie Martinez
- Rosa Parks 3rd Graders
- Ryan Davis’ 4th-Grade Class
- Charlotte Trotter (child-at-heart)
Thank you to Bill Croughan (bass), Sandra Martin (harp), and Toby Turner (drums)
Thank you to our mixers/masters, Jabari Tawiah and Nahuel Bronzini.
Thank you to Aidan Schechter who helped to record and produce Assertiveness, Song Pick It Up (Homesickness Song), and Lost Sock Blues.
Thank you to the many Mosaic Magic Makers who helped craft so many songs around the campfire over the years including:
- Christopher (CJJ) Lindstrom
- Sandra Martin
- Andrew Ignacio
- Christabel Nunoo
- Emily Abad
- Myles Posey
- Shanae Savage
- Kara Murray-Badal
- Adhamh Roland
- Amani Carey-Simms
- Mazin Jamal
- Ricardo Iamuuri Robinson
- and of course, No Way Yes Way Maybe So Jose Durante.
Finally, thank you to the original Mosaic Resident Rock Star, Brett Dennen, for the constant inspiration.
Peace, love, and gratitude,
Lara Mendel & Chano Tizon
The Mosaic Project
The Songs
Song lyrics and credits are below. To listen, choose a platform above.
01. M. O. S. A. I. C. Is the Place to Be
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CHORUS: x2
M
O
S
A
I
C
Everyone knows
That it’s the place to be
VERSE: x2
Mosaic
Let me hear you say it
Mosaic
Mosaic
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Produced and performed by Chano Tizon
Additional vocals by Marco (Momo) Mendel Holt, Mayla Bilella, and Rosa Parks 3rd Graders
Mixed and mastered by Jabari Tawiah
02. B . B. Wolf
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This song was written to accompany the story of Little Red Riding Hood from the “Big Bad” Wolf’s point of view.
Lyrics
PRE-CHORUS
I’m “the Big Bad Wolf” they say,
“Why did you scare that girl away?”
You don’t even know me
So why you trying to tell me?
I tried and I tried
Misunderstandings really get to me
Take another deep breath
Calm the storm within your chest
When they go low you know the rest
CHORUS:
It’s times like this,
I ain’t acting like I know I should
You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf”
And now you got me howling at the moon.
V1:
You don’t know me
You only know the rumors
my -reputation proceeds me,
So, as soon as you meet me
You jump to conclusion
Why?
‘Cause I’m a “bad man?”
I did what I had to do
can I – get a little empathy?
Put ya ten toes inside my shoes
And move like I – mean,
take walk with me,
try to see me
or who I am
not just the faults in me
You might identify,
Might even evolve with me
Love – you ever try to just talk to me?
Look,
I don’t bite
But let’s just keep it polite
The fact of the matter,
The bigger the badder
But sometimes just hype
PRE-CHORUS:
I’m “the Big Bad Wolf” they say,
“Why did you scare that girl away?”
You don’t even know me
So why you trying to tell me?
I tried and I tried
Misunderstandings really get to me
Take another deep breath
Calm the storm within your chest
When they go low you know the rest
CHORUS:
It’s times like this,
I ain’t acting like I know I should
You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf”
And now you got me howling at the moon.
CHORUS:
It’s times like this,
I ain’t acting like I know I should
You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf”
And now you got me howling at the moon.
BRIDGE:
I’ve been labeled something I’m not
I’ve been prejudged and it hurts me a lot
Now you don’t see me like I am just lost
I just need time to work out all these thoughts
Now you don’t see me like I am just lost
I just need time to work out all these thoughts
Yea hella mad but more than that
Feel like I never got a chance
And that’s just sad
PRE-CHORUS:
I’m “the Big Bad Wolf” they say,
“Why did you scare that girl away?”
You don’t even know me
So why you trying to tell me?
I tried and I tried
Misunderstandings really get to me
Take another deep breath
Calm the storm within your chest
When they go low you know the rest
CHORUS:
It’s times like this,
I ain’t acting like I know I should
You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf”
And now you got me howling at the moon.
CHORUS:
It’s times like this,
I ain’t acting like I know I should
You got me labeled, “Big Bad Wolf”
And now you got me howling at the moon.
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music, lyrics, performed, & produced by Chano Tizon
Verse written & performed by Do D.A.T.
Mixed and mastered by Jabari Tawiah
03. Peace Blockers
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The three Peace Blockers are:
1. Blame
2. Guilt
3. Defensiveness
Lyrics
V1:
There are three feelings
That block us from peace.
Preventing empathy,
Stopping us from connecting.
You might feel guilty
“I’m such a bad person,”
“I’m always hurting everyone else.”
CHORUS:
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help.
V2:
You might be defensive
“I didn’t do wrong here.”
Ignoring their thoughts
And their perspective.
You can blame someone
“Well it’s all your fault,”
“You did this to me.”
Giving away all your power.
CHORUS:
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help
BRIDGE:
This can happen to anyone
Check n with yourself
Take a deep breath
“Am I feeling guilty, blaming, or defensive?”
CHORUS:
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help
These are peace blockers
Stopping us from being ourselves
These are peace blockers
They hurt and they never help
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music, lyrics, performed and produced by Gyasi Ross (@gyasirossmusic)
Mixed and mastered by Nahuel Bronzini
04. Listening Song
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The three Keys to Peace are:
1. Listening
2. Empathy (See Volume 1)
3. Assertiveness
Lyrics
CHORUS:
Are you listening?
With your eyes
And your ears
Make sure you’re listening
With you heart
And your feelings
I know your listening
When you can repeat it
Listen up!
‘Cause peace ain’t easy
BRIDGE:
I could use your help
I don’t think can do this by myself
V1:
I got something important to tell you
Gather around
I’d rather not shout it
Come in closer
And show me you hear me
Snap if you feel me
Clap if you with me
I know distractions can happen
Find your way back in
Ask your self
CHORUS:
Are you listening?
With your eyes
And your ears
Make sure you’re listening
With you heart
And your feelings
I know your listening
When you can repeat it
Listen up?
‘Cause peace ain’t easy
CHORUS:
Are you listening?
With your eyes
And your ears
Make sure you’re listening
With you heart
and your feelings
I know your listening
When you can repeat it
Listen up!
‘Cause peace ain’t easy
BRIDGE:
I could use your help
I don’t think can do this by myself
V2:
Yo, can I get a word from the wise?
To combat the rhythm
The myth
The lies
It’s like,
Talking to a crowd
Who can really hear you?
Surrounded by people
Do they really care?
How will I know?
Unless you’re willing to show
Open your heart and mind
And let your words flow
I will listen to you
And you will listen to me
Just by listening
We will spread peace
CHORUS:
Are you listening?
With your eyes
and your ears
Make sure you’re listening
With you heart
and your feelings
I know your listening
When you can repeat it
Listen up
‘Cause peace ain’t easy
CHORUS:
Are you listening?
With your eyes
And your ears
Make sure you’re listening
With you heart
And your feelings
I know your listening
When you can repeat it
Listen up?
‘Cause peace ain’t easy
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music & lyrics by Chano Tizon & Al Staples
Performed by Al Staples
Verse written and performed by Khemnes Fisher
Produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah.
05. Assertiveness Song
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The three Keys to Peace are:
1. Listening
2. Empathy (see Volume 1)
3. Assertiveness
Lyrics
V1:
When you’re passive
You shrink back
And use a weak voice.
When you’re aggressive
You spread poison
And try to force a choice.
Assertive is the answer
It’s strong without being mean.
Stop the poison,
Spread peace.
Come on, let’s sing!
PRE-CHORUS:
It’s your body language,
What you say
And how you say it. (3X)
‘Cause your SUPERPOWER
Is assertiveness!
CHORUS:
Calm, cool, collected, confident and clear.
You gotta be calm, cool, collected confident
And clear.
V2:
It’s okay to say, “No,”
To a hurt person or a friend
And allies who can empathize
Are sure to lend a hand.
Do what you gotta do
As many times as it takes.
Respect.
Connect.
Protect your space!
PRE-CHORUS:
It’s your body language,
What you say
And how you say it. (3X)
‘Cause your SUPERPOWER
Is Assertiveness!
CHORUS:
Calm, cool, collected, confident and clear.
You gotta be calm, cool, collected confident
And clear.
Calm, cool, collected, confident and clear.
You gotta be calm, cool, collected confident
And clear.
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music and lyrics by the Mosaic Team
Performed & produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah
06. Fighting Is Not the Solution – the Remix
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See Volume 1 for the original by Brett Dennen & Lara Mendel.
Lyrics
CHORUS: (x4)
Fighting is not the solution.
Try conflict resolution.
V1:
Stop,
Cool off,
And take a deep breath.
When you get angry,
Don’t lose your head.
Tell each other
The way you feel.
Step back
And chill.
Don’t scream,
Don’t shout.
Use your words
To work it out.
CHORUS: (x4)
Fighting is not the solution.
Try conflict resolution.
V2:
Listen to each other.
Find out what you both need.
Stand in each other’s shoes.
Practice a little empathy.
Make a plan you both like
And go for it.
No problem ever gets solved
By fighting over it.
CHORUS: (x4)
Fighting is not the solution.
Try conflict resolution.
BRIDGE: (2x)
I’m going to use my I-Statements
I’m going to use it
I’m going to use it
V3:
I feel…
I feel so sad
When I…
When I’m singing all alone
Because I need…
Because I need community
And could you…
And could you sing with me?
BRIDGE:
I’m going to use my I-Statements
I’m going to use it
I’m going to use it
CHORUS: (x4)
Fighting is not the solution.
Try conflict resolution.
Oh, stand up!
Stand up for my brother
Oh, stand up!
Stand up for my sister
Oh, stand up!
Stand up for each other
Oh stand up!
Oh stand up!
Oh stand up!
Stand up to fight wars no more
Oh stand up!
Stand up whether rich or poor
Oh stand up!
Stand up for each other
Oh stand up!
Oh stand up!
Find a solution
Try conflict resolution (x4)
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Remixed, performed, & produced by William Harper
Mixed & mastered by Nahuel Bronzini
07. The Lost Sock Blues
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We have never ended swim time at Mosaic’s Outdoor Project without lost socks by the pool.
Lyrics
CHORUS:
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
Got feet I’ve got shoes (the lost sock blues!)
They ain’t nothing without you (the lost sock blues!)
Can this be true
I wish I knew
V1:
Got a story to tell
Didn’t go very well
Downtime at the pool
I was actin a fool
Were changin’ your clothes
Looked down at your toes
Oh where’d my sock go?
CHORUS:
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
Got feet I’ve got shoes (the lost sock blues!)
They ain’t nothing without you (the lost sock blues!)
Can this be true
I wish I knew
V2:
My sock’s all alone
They ain’t got no home
I was in such a rush
Now you miss em’ so much
Left em’ lying around
All over the ground
Now they’re in Lost & Found
Sing it with me!
CHORUS:
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
The lost sock blues (the lost sock blues!)
Got feet I’ve got shoes (the lost sock blues!)
They ain’t nothing without you (the lost sock blues!)
I’m so blue
What will I do?
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
08. Wash Your Hands
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Lyrics
VERSE:
Wash your hands
And get them clean
Protect yourself from Covid 19
PRE-CHORUS:
Wet hands,
Soap, scrub,
rinse then dry
20 seconds
That might save your life
CHORUS:
Wash your hands
I can’t believe that’s somethin’ I gotta ask
But here I am
Wash your hands
Please
Front and back and in between
Finger tips and now you’re clean
PRE-CHORUS:
Wet hands,
Soap, scrub,
rinse then dry
20 seconds
That might save your life
CHORUS:
Wash your hands
I can’t believe that’s somethin’ I gotta ask
But here I am
CHORUS:
Wash your hands
I can’t believe that’s somethin’ I gotta ask
But here I am
Wash your hands
Please
Wash your hands
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music, lyrics and produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah
09. Pick It Up (Homesickness Song)
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Music, lyrics, performed, & produced by Chano Tizon.
Lyrics
V1:
I know that new places get scary,
I know
You know yourself better then anyone else.
And even when your lonely
You’re not alone
And there is no place in the world that feels like home
And you’re never alone
Somebody feels exactly like you do
Break out of this mood
With some Awesome-Attitude
PRE-CHORUS:
‘Cause you’re here now
‘Need you to sessile around
Mix it up somehow
So you don’t miss out
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
Sing and shout
Shake it all around
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
V2:
Let’s make this new place feel like home
And the seasons will change just like you will
Against all the odds you would have grown
Because whoever you become isn’t set in stone
And you’re never alone
Somebody feels exactly like you do
Break out of this mood
With some Awesome-Attitude
PRE-CHORUS:
‘Cause you’re here now
Need you to sessile around
Mix it up some how
So you don’t miss out
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
Sing and shout
Shake it all around
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
V2:
Let’s make this place feel like home
And the seasons will change
Just like you will
Against all the odds,
You will have grown
Because whoever you become
Isn’t set-in-stone
PRE-CHORUS
‘Cause you’re here now
Need you to sessile around
Mix it up some how
So you don’t miss out
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
BRIDGE:
Everybody gets homesick just a little bit (x3)
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
BRIDGE:
Everybody gets homesick just a little bit (x3)
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
CHORUS:
Sing and shout
Shake it all about
When you’re feeling down
Pick it up, up, up
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music, lyrics, performed & produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah
10. Peace High Five
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Sessle: To mix it up and change seats frequently.
At Mosaic, sessle means to mix it up and make new friends with people from different schools and different backgrounds.
The Peace High Five handshake helps us to make to friends. Learn how to do the Peace High Five.
Lyrics
CHORUS:
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
CHORUS:
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
CHORUS:
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
VERSE:
Mix it up
Sessle up
Say what’s up
to someone else
Next to someone
You don’t know
We call this
The Stretch Zone
What’s your fears?
What’s your goals?
Values?
You know how it goes
Sing along “Mamamo”
Tell me when to go
Every night
We got a show
(Echo)
Touching heart
Across the globe
(Echo)
Spreading peace up in my neighborhood
Follow what I do
CHORUS
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
CHORUS
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Alright probably one more?
CHORUS
High five
Flip it
Drip it
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Jelly fish it out
Peace
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Written & produced by Will Harper.
Performed by Chano Tizon & Jakeya Sanders
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah
11. Make It Fair
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Lyrics
CHORUS:
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
VERSE:
If an unfair rule hurts you,
It hurts me too
Let’s stand up and
Make a change,
There’s so much we can do
It ain’t you against me
Working together sets us free
No challenge too big
We dream of new possibilities
CHORUS:
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
VERSE:
If an unfair rule hurts you,
It hurts me too
Let’s stand up and
Make a change,
There’s so much we can do
It ain’t you against me
Working together sets us free
No challenge too big
We dream of new possibilities
CHORUS:
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
If something needs repair
We can unite to make it fair
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Music by Theresa Perez
Lyrics by Annabelle Baylin
Performed by Chano Tizon & Mayla Bilella
Produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & Mastered by Nahuel Bronzini
12. Mosaic In Action
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This song was written to accompany the story of Little Red Riding Hood from the “Big Bad” Wolf’s point of view.
Lyrics
CHORUS
Fighting for what’s right in the world around me,
Improving my community.
Stopping injustice that you and I see
That’s Mosaic in Action.
Stand up assertively!
V1
We’re interconnected,
so, we’re allies to our friends.
We use our empathy to understand them.
We assertively protest,
When we see something wrong.
We walk out
or sit in
or even write a song!
CHORUS
Fighting for what’s right in the world around me
Improving my community!
Stopping injustice that you and I see
That’s being a “Mosaic citizen” to me!
V2
What do you care about
and what are you going to do?
Raise your voice high and follow through
The government’s branches and leaders count on you
You have the tools
and the power to get them to listen to you!
BRIDGE
But it can be hard,
when I look around me
And hurt is what I see
Change isn’t easy
but together
We can see a world of equality!
CHORUS
Fighting for what’s right in the world around me
Improving my community
Stopping injustice that you and I see
That’s “Mosaic in Action” to me!
CHORUS
Fighting for what’s right in the world around me
Improving my community!
Stopping injustice that you and I see
That’s “Mosaic in Action” to me!
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, released March 5, 2022
Music, lyrics & performed by Freya Forstall
Produced by Chano Tizon
Mixed & mastered by Jabari Tawiah
License
13. Thank You for Peacing It Together!
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Lyrics
CHORUS:
Thank you for
Your endless support
With what we’ve done so far
You really are a super hero!
Every dime you give
Matches a smiling kid
Thank you for joining us
In piecing it together
V1:
Thank you for
All you’ve done so far
Helped us set the bar
And it’s raised real high up
With you,
We can touch the sky love
We can change some minds
With you by our side
We can touch the world
Which you’re down to, right?
And it’s really up to us
To make it way more clear
Because the kids are the future
And the future is here
So, here we go,
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
For making it possible
CHORUS:
Thank you for
Your endless support
With what we’ve done so far
You really are a super hero!
Every dime you give
Matches a smiling kid
Thank you for joining us
In piecing it together
V2:
Thought I told you that we won’t stop/
We want to thank you one more time
Thought I told you that we won’t stop/
We want to thank you one more time
Thought I told you that we won’t stop/
We’re going to thank you one more time
Here we go,
Arigato gozaimashita (Japanese)
We won’t stop
Merci (French)
Gracias (Spanish)
We won’t stop
Efcharistó (Greek)
Salamat po (Tagalog)
We won’t stop
We’re going to thank you some more/
We wont stop
Here we go,
Shukran (Arabic)
Grazie (Italian)
We won’t stop
Danke (German)
Asante (Swahili)
We wont stop
Xièxiè (Mandarin)
E dupe (Yoruba)
We’re going to thank you some more/
We won’t stop
CHORUS:
Thank you for
Your endless support
With what we’ve done so far
You really are a super hero!
Every dime you give
Matches a smiling kid
Thank you for joining us
In piecing it together
CHORUS:
Thank you for
Your endless support
With what we’ve done so far
You really are a super hero!
Every dime you give
Matches a smiling kid
Thank you for joining us
In piecing it together
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
14. M. O. S. A. I. C. Is the Place to Be (Reprise)
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Lyrics
CHORUS (x2)
M
O
S
A
I
C
Everyone knows
That it’s the place to be
VERSE: (x2)
Mosaic
Let me hear you say it
Mosaic mosaic
Credits
from Children’s Songs for Peace and a Better World, Volume 2, ©2022 The Mosaic Project
Produced and performed by Chano Tizon
Additional vocals by Marco (Momo) Mendel Holt, Mayla Bilella, and Rosa Parks 3rd Graders