Never Will Hope Surrender by Hi-Phi Music published on 2021-05-28T08:14:46Z Music inspires hope and hope inspires change. This song is a musical tribute and an appeal to global peace. It is dedicated to all who have lost life, livelihood or loved ones to senseless violence or discrimination." ~Shervin Boloorian Original song, arrangement and lyrics by Shervin Boloorian (Iranian-Kurdish Refugee). (Discography: shervinboloorian.bandcamp.com/ ). Written to honor those such as Mahsa Amini and George Floyd and all the peaceful protestors who stand for change and freedom, as a homage to their courage. Written and Recorded in Bali, Indonesia. Vocals: Shervin Boloorian Keyboards and Grooves: Dinesh Allan Mattuck Guitars: Dinesh Allan Mattuck, Shervin Boloorian, Howie Recorded at Velvet Door Studios, Bali, November, 2020 Mixing and Mastering by Stefan Heger, Fisheye Music Produced: Dinesh Allan Mattuck Co-Produced: Shervin Boloorian Photo: Suki Zoe Graphics: Aryst All Rights Reserved. LYRICS: “You may try to silence my voice You may try to steal my joy You may try to bind my hands Break my wings with your demands All I have may be lost, whatever the cost Still my heart remains free, whatever you do to my body I say No, Never will hope surrender to fear And no level of hate can stop love from finding a way When you take life, you abuse The powers entrusted to you When you hide behind the rules Use whatever excuse that suits The spirit of truth will never fade On the wings of angels, we’ll find a way My heart will always be free Whatever you do to my body I say “No,” Never will hope surrender to fear And no level of hate can stop love from finding a way Rage belies a grief, we all hide Whatever you’re holding too tight Let it go, my friend Let the cycle end Our future depends on your strength to say “No!” On the wings of angels We’ll find a way I won’t be afraid The spirit of love, will never surrender In solidarity www.soundhealingbali.com Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter