"Be the Reason" is a timely, musical rallying cry for these challenging days. Joy Zimmerman’s new song encourages us to be engaged and courageous as we face destructive forces in our country. Hope-filled images highlight the beauty and power of our individual and collective actions and remind us of the importance of community. Audiences have the opportunity to sing along on echoes of “be the reason.”

Lyrics

Be the reason somebody’s hopeful
A reason they feel seen
A beacon they can count on
When lost or in between
Be the reason kids are fed
A reason they feel loved
Make certain they are safe
Help them rise above

In a storm of struggle, in the darkest night
Who will clear a path to make it right?

Be the reason the earth is vibrant
Full of bees and trees of green
Forests filled with wildlife
Water flowing clean
Be the reason we can dance
Whoever we love
A reason more find peace
In all corners of this world

Too many lonely, too many left behind
Silenced and hurt too many times

Be the reason somebody’s hopeful
A reason they feel seen
An anchor they can count on
When lost or in between
Be the reason kids are fed
A reason they feel loved
Make certain they are safe
Help them rise above

We need to roll up our sleeves, there’s more work to do
We’ve been knocked down, but we’ll start anew

Be the reason the earth is vibrant
Full of bees and trees of green
Forests filled with wildlife
Water flowing clean
Be the reason we can dance
Whoever we love
A reason more find peace
In all corners of this world, we’ll find ways to rise above
Be the reason