'Freedom to speak - see yourself so strong'; Andy Paterson singing the conference song.

Andy Paterson sings the song specially written for BSA's conference in Stirling:

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Music and lyrics © Andy Paterson/Clare Ferry.
Vocals/acoustic guitar: Andy Paterson.
Guitar, bass, keyboards: Graeme Duffin.
Produced by Graeme Duffin, October 2004.

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Freedom to Speak

Needing to be loved I agree
To sit at the front and speak my mind
And I am bursting with words
Trying to find a way to say them

There's only one freedom I can believe in
To be heard in my own words
And heard in my own time

See yourself so strong
See us all so strong
And hear the richness of our voices
Lost in silence for so long

I have submitted my plea
That I have nothing to say but you refused me
You refused me
The songs I needed to sing
Are heavy on the vine and sweet with ageing
Sweet with ageing

There's only one freedom I can believe in
To be heard in my own words
And heard in my own time

See yourself so strong
See us all so strong
And hear the richness of our voices
Lost in silence for so long

See yourself so strong
See us all so strong
And hear the richness of our voices
Lost in silence for so long

Music and lyrics by Andy Paterson and Clare Ferry
© Andy Paterson/Clare Ferry 2004.

BSA Conference 2004