"Citizen of the World - NEW VERSION!!" genre: Alternative General
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	This song is a lullabye in wartime.
	CD: Citizen of the World EP   Label: Gratia Music Credits: (c) 2002 Miria & Tim Bruhns
	Story Behind the Song I started writing this song during the war in Bosnia, but elements of it were floating in my mind years ago... I finalized the lyrics and performed it for the first time on 9/11. I spent more time writing this song than I have on any other. Lyrics Citizen of the World Everyone is beautiful today I'm in love with the world With every cell of everyone Near and far, old and young Frightened men behind closed doors They seek the resolution of a thousand wars Some people say They will pledge allegiance anyway But I become a citizen of the world Oh, I become a citizen of the world How they promised – to keep us loyal – “We will never fight a war upon American soil” How they scheme To protect the American dream But I dreamed of being in the world I dream of our being in the world Oh, a state of grace In which there is no hiding place All our shame erased, our fears released Part god and part devil, part animal, part angel, Acceptable in our humanity Accepting that there is no enemy In prison cells, in army camps Broken hearts bear witness to our failed attempts Some people say We are still evolving anyway One day we will be citizens of the world One day we will be citizens of the world We rise to fall We fall to rise We seek salvation in each other's eyes And people say I know you well and love you anyway And I will say the same about the world Oh, I will say the same to the world Everyone is beautiful today Everyone is beautiful today Everyone is beautiful today...

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