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She's a Fighter

by Billyana

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The time is right to celebrate and support women of the world! The many strong and courageous young leaders, such as Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins, Anika Molesworth (anikamolesworth.com - Our Sunburnt Country), Greta Thunberg, are working hard to change the world to make it a better place for everyone. There are also so many unsung women champions of environment, culture and social justice.

Share this song with someone who has inspired you, a special person who deserves recognition for their big and small contributions that make a positive difference to enriching and empowering the lives of others.

Special shout-out to Dr Tamara Vearing, who is doing great work with women to improve agricultural systems in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. And also to brother Andrew (atmandolin.com) for the beautiful mandola that backs this track.

lyrics

SHE'S A FIGHTER

Don’t underestimate her, say "she's just a girl"
She’s a fighter and a leader, she’s a woman of the world
Kicking up the red dust, won’t turn the other cheek
You can’t ignore her, now it’s her turn to speak

She said " I had a cool dream. Would you like to share?
Full of positive charge - and energy
Buzzing like a drone, stinging like a bee
This woman is a fighter, lights a fire in me

Chorus 1
Pure energy - to fix the broken stuff that she’s seen
Pure energy – and power to fire a planet with her dream

The time is now – she said let's see what we can do
Living on the land - brings hard times too
Don't ever want to contemplate a Silent Spring
Running from a problem's never been her thing

Powered by the sun - new generation needed
Regenerate the planet – such a good idea
Breaking up our marriage to the fossilised scene
If we share our knowledge, we can share our dream

Refrain
Something as simple as planting a seed
Tomorrow it’s a forest our children need
Takes courage to fight for the natural wild
The future's coming fast for every child

No need to leave anyone behind
Cos the women of the world are taking over this time
With gasoline memories - evaporating
New horizons are looking so amazing

Don’t underestimate her, say "she's just a girl"
She’s a fighter and a leader, she’s a woman of the world
Don’t ever want to contemplate a Silent Spring
Running from a problem's never been her thing

credits

released February 14, 2022
Words and music: Bill Tatnell (Billyana)
Vocals, mandola, keyboard: Bill Tatnell
Mandola made by Andrew Tatnell - atmandolin.com
Recording: home studio Newcastle.
Final mix: Terry Latham, Impromptu Studios, Newcastle Australia
Photo: Women of the World (school project) KTatnell

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Billyana Newcastle, Australia

Music inspired by the desert, the coast, and its people.

Written and performed by Billyana on a range of stringed, wind and skin instruments.

Influences include: Ben Howard, Cohen, Knopfler, Young with some Spanish and Irish undertones.
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