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I'm writing songs for an album around the theme "Only While I'm Human." Here is a demo of the first song. Imagine it being sung by children, new to earth and getting the hang of it. This demo was orchestrated and played by Portland musical artist Leander Hastings and sung by platinum recording artist, Jana Stanfield.
"It's Our Turn Now"
by Jan Black
by Jan Black

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LYRICS TO IT'S OUR TURN NOW
from Only While I'm Human
(c) Jan Black
CHORUS
Only while we're human can we do the things we're doing
so we do the things we're doin' while we can.
Only while we're human can we do the things we're doing
so we do the things we're doin' while we can.
While we can, while we can,
Yes, we do the things we're doin' while we can.
V1
Here we are together on a ball without a tether
7 billion of us came from who knows where
Human for a time we're here on someone else's dime where it
appears this is a highly-prized affair
It appears this is a highly-prized affair!
V2
Wearing suits of skin we take our bodies for a spin
and say hey hey this is a very fancy rRiley is so awesome!!
Rainbow in the sky, we look each other in the eye and then
run off to do our awesome human gig
We run off to do our awesome human gig!
CHORUS
V3
Scattered 'cross the land we offer up a helping hand because
our turn at being human gets intense
learning how it is and how it was and why it isn't makes us
hope that what we do makes better sense
Makes us hope that what we do makes better sense (no offense)!
V4
Touchy, feely, tasty, smelly, peanut butter dripping jelly
Holy moley what a paradise
When our trip is done we'll share the stories of the wonder
and how every day contains a big surprise
Every day contains a big surprise!
Bridge
We are humans, we are. Did we come from a star?
Did we ask to be here, or were we told to appear?
What's our life going to be? What's it means to be me?
Guess we'll find out. It's our turn now.
Put the sign out. It's our turn now!
CHORUS
from Only While I'm Human
(c) Jan Black
CHORUS
Only while we're human can we do the things we're doing
so we do the things we're doin' while we can.
Only while we're human can we do the things we're doing
so we do the things we're doin' while we can.
While we can, while we can,
Yes, we do the things we're doin' while we can.
V1
Here we are together on a ball without a tether
7 billion of us came from who knows where
Human for a time we're here on someone else's dime where it
appears this is a highly-prized affair
It appears this is a highly-prized affair!
V2
Wearing suits of skin we take our bodies for a spin
and say hey hey this is a very fancy rRiley is so awesome!!
Rainbow in the sky, we look each other in the eye and then
run off to do our awesome human gig
We run off to do our awesome human gig!
CHORUS
V3
Scattered 'cross the land we offer up a helping hand because
our turn at being human gets intense
learning how it is and how it was and why it isn't makes us
hope that what we do makes better sense
Makes us hope that what we do makes better sense (no offense)!
V4
Touchy, feely, tasty, smelly, peanut butter dripping jelly
Holy moley what a paradise
When our trip is done we'll share the stories of the wonder
and how every day contains a big surprise
Every day contains a big surprise!
Bridge
We are humans, we are. Did we come from a star?
Did we ask to be here, or were we told to appear?
What's our life going to be? What's it means to be me?
Guess we'll find out. It's our turn now.
Put the sign out. It's our turn now!
CHORUS
LYRICS TO
LET YOURSELF HAPPEN
by Jan Black
What is that fire that burns in your heart?
What is the magic that sets your apart?
How can I tell you what I know is true
Nothin' says somethin' like you bein' you!
CHORUS
Let yourself happen, show up as you are
Sail with your breezes and swing from your star.
Hang with the people who make your heart sing
Let yourself happen
Do your thing!
You are amazing in ways you don't know
You have more power than you'll ever show
How can I tell you what I know is true
Nothin' says somethin' like you bein' you!
CHORUS
LET YOURSELF HAPPEN
by Jan Black
What is that fire that burns in your heart?
What is the magic that sets your apart?
How can I tell you what I know is true
Nothin' says somethin' like you bein' you!
CHORUS
Let yourself happen, show up as you are
Sail with your breezes and swing from your star.
Hang with the people who make your heart sing
Let yourself happen
Do your thing!
You are amazing in ways you don't know
You have more power than you'll ever show
How can I tell you what I know is true
Nothin' says somethin' like you bein' you!
CHORUS
WRITINGS
You Are Amazing by Jan Black