It's Time To Build A Bridge

from It's Time To Build A Bridge (EP) by John Cruz

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“IT’S TIME TO BUILD A BRIDGE”
Lyrics and music by:
Mark Herschler (ASCAP) and John Cruz (BMI)

It's time to build a bridge
I've heard some instigations
Spun by different situations
Lead to altered information

It's time to build a bridge
To our posterity
Spiritual prosperity
It’s time to build a bridge

It’s time to build a bridge
To our humanity
Not based on our insanity
Reacting to calamity

It's time to build a bridge
A new way of meeting you
Helping when there’s things to do
It's time to build a bridge

Here we are, all different kinds of equal
We’re here to build a bridge
We the people
We who will be acting of our own free will
Across the chasm slanting down that long green hill

It's time to build a bridge
To invite creation
Extend an open invitation
To our future generation

If we can see it through
Together, there's so much we can do
Our horizon always something new
It’s time to build a bridge

Come on people; it's time to lend a hand
If we build this thing together
United we will stand
I say we give it a try
Just look me in the eye
We'll make those rainbows in our minds
Cuz, I wanna spend some time with you

You pull from your side
I'll pull from my side
You give from your side
I'll give from my side
You share from your side
I'll share from my side
We'll find the difference between us is not that wide

Hey, it's time to build a bridge
I've heard some instigations
Spun by different situations
Lead to altered information
It's time to build a bridge
A new way of meeting you
Helping when there’s things to do
It's time to build a bridge

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from It's Time To Build A Bridge (EP), track released December 10, 2021
Lilikoi Records, LLC. Produced by John Cruz. Recorded in Kula, Maui at I-Vibe Productions by Mike Casil. Additional recording by Leonardo Bella. Mixed by Leonardo Bella. Pre-production at Sea-Legs Studio by Patrick MacDonald. John Cruz (lead vocals, background vocals, guitar, double bass), Josh Hearl (electric guitar), Mike Casil (drums), Leonardo Bella ( guitar), Sal Godinez (piano), Steve Sargenti (organ), Noeau and Polani Kalima (background vocals). Photography: Kim Taylor Reece. Design: Scott Johnson (Aloha Growers), Samuel Mangakahia (Hamiora).

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John Cruz Kula, Hawaii

Hawaiian singer-songwriter John Cruz engages audiences with rich storytelling through songs ranging from Hawaiian to blues, folk, R&B and more. Cruz is multi-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winner. Captivating guitar playing, soulful vocals and a compassionate, genuine heart make Cruz one of Hawaii’s most beloved artists. ... more

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