There’s something special about having a song written just for you, especially when it’s a love story of sorts and a genuine celebration of one of the best things in life–
Real community.
A week from today I’ll be co-hosting an (in)RL Meet-up in my new hometown, Macon, GA (click here for a few details and to let me know if you can come by registering). I’m so thankful a new friend, Lisa Hellier, said “Yes!” when I asked if she’d like to co-host. If you’re in the Middle-GA area, we sure would like for you to join us! (You can also email me at RobinDance(dot)me(at)gmail if you have questions.)
We have something REALLY special this year: Christa Wells and Nicole Witt wrote and recorded a theme song for our event, especially for the (in)courage community and (in)RL 2014. Upon hearing it the first time, my daughter asked me, “Do you like it or think it’s hokey?” And you know what? I happen to think it IS a little hokey and I STILL love it! Once you play it through you’ll find yourself humming it – it’s ear wormy in a good way – and I find myself thinking, it’d be a fun song for a running playlist. If I ever ran, that is.
More than anything, We Can Do Something EXTRAordinary captures the heart of why (in)RL was born in the first place: to connect with those who live right in our backyard, and to have permission to be our true selves. It’s all too easy to find like minds on the internet but sometimes a challenge to live that out face to face.
As I previously shared, this year’s (in)RL theme is “Your Story Matters” and Lisa Leonard created a darling necklace for those who get that message (if you’re interested here’s my affiliate link.)
OH! And I’ve forgotten to mention this previously: the speaker team is wonderful. Friends, sisters in the faith, and beautiful truth tellers from the inside out. Recognize a few faces?
You’re going to enjoy Christa’s and Nicole’s song (I have 17 times, give or take a few). For your convenience, I’ve included the lyrics below the video–
We Can Do Something EXTRAordinary
Music and Lyrics by Christa Wells and Nicole Witt
Ba Da Da Da Da Da Da
Ba Da Da Da Da Da Da
Oh Oh Oh
We could go without
We could wait it out.
We could walk alone feeling like the only one.
‘Cause we’re kinda shy
Frankly terrified
That we might be judged
If we really opened up.
And maybe it’s your story that will shine the light.
I know it takes some courage.
I want to meet you where you’re at
You can tell me where you’ve come from
Say you’ve got my back
We can do something
We can do something
Bigger than we are
When we’re dreaming big together
Brave beating hearts
We can do something
We can do something
Extra ordinary
Extraordinary
Oh, sister you and me
We are community
Laying down our stones
Open hands are free to hold
And maybe it’s your stories that will be the tie
That binds us to each other
I want to meet you where you’re at
You can tell me where you’ve come from
Say you’ve got my back
We can do something
We can do something
Bigger than we are when we’re dreaming big together
Brave beating hearts
We can do something
We can do something
Extra ordinary
Extra ordinary
Ba Da Da Da Da Da
Ba Da Da Da Da Da
Ba Da Da Da Da Da
Ba Da Da Da Da Da
Ba Da Da Da Da Da
Ba Da Da Da Da Da
I want to meet you where you’re at
You can tell me where you’ve come from
Say you’ve got my back
We can do something
We can do something
I want to meet you where you’re at
You can tell me where you’ve come from
Say you’ve got my back
We can do something
We can do something
Bigger than we are when we’re dreaming big together
Brave beating hearts
We can do something
We can do something
Extra ordinary
Extra ordinary
Ba Da Da Da Da Da Da
Ba Da Da Da Da Da Da
Oh Oh Oh
Ba Da Da Da Da Da Da
Ba Da Da Da Da Da Da
Oh Oh Oh