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In the Fall of 2019, my dear friend, Sam Wittig's sweet Mama, "Bad Ass" Bethann Wittig was diagnosed with Breast Cancer---Stage 3, AGAIN, having already fought this horrid beast.
Sam reached out to our group of fellow gal pals & singer-songwriters, imploring us to write a battle song for her mom as she started chemo. Each of us took to the task, and armed with swords & axes (get it...because guitars are axes... Listen. I just thought I'd explain it for those who AREN'T musicians, OKAY...) and perhaps pianos for some, completed this mission.
This is my humble, hopeful contribution. It was an honor and privilege to write this song for such an incredible person, mom, and woman. It is an honor and privilege to sing it, anytime I get to, for Her.
It was written & completed on February 5th, 2020.
I dedicate this song to anyone battling cancer anywhere in the world.
I dedicate this song to my friends battling cancer now.
I dedicate this song to my dear friend, Ms. Rebecca Gish Seres Trinidad (Ms. Becci), who lost her long battle with breast cancer on March 15th, 2020, and who I will miss and sing for for the rest of my life.
I dedicate this song to my dear, sweet friend, mentor & honorary Uncle Frank, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on March 23rd, 2017, and for whom my heart will forever ache. I love you, life without you is horrid, and I miss you every day, every hour, every moment. Everything I do, I do for you.
And most importantly, I dedicate this song to the Bad Ass Lady it was written for, Ms. Bethann Wittig. Don't you give in, don't you give up, because you have an ARMY behind you. We are right here with you, and we're not going anywhere. Take my hand and let's tell cancer to get the FUCK OUTTA HERE. I love you, and it was and is an honor and privilege to write and sing this for you. All of my admiration and huge hugs.
#FUCKCANCER
**All & Any proceeds made & earned on/from this track will go directly to my friend Sam & her Mama to help alleviate all the costs cancer has thrown at them. Thank you.
lyrics
I'm so tired of bad things happening to good people.
(And) I'm so tired of the ones that I love getting dragged down by illnesses and things they can't control.
Don't let it beat you,
and don't let it weigh you down.
We're all here with you,
and we're not going anywhere--- we're sticking around.
Don't you give in, don't you give up,
fight the fight--- you'll win the war.
We'll take all your pain and we'll give you love,
and pick you up off of the floor.
So cry when you need and scream if you can---we'll be right here with you.
Take my hand and we'll sing, "Hey Cancer, Fuck You".
Hey Cancer, Fuck You.
I'm so sad there's no cure for such an old problem.
(And) I'm so sad 'bout the pain you've endured and continue to---
Your bravery makes life worth fighting for.
Don't let it beat you,
and don't let it weigh you down.
We're all here with you,
and we're not going anywhere--- we're sticking around.
Don't you give in, don't you give up,
fight the fight--- you'll win the war.
We'll take all your pain and we'll give you love,
and pick you up off of the floor.
So cry when you need and scream if you can--- we'll be right here with you.
Take my hand and we'll sing, "Hey Cancer, Fuck You."
Hey Cancer, Fuck You.
**Woah oh-oh-oh-oh, Woah oh-oh-oh-oh oh. ( x2)
**Don't you give in, don't you give up, fight the fight---you'll win the war. (x2)
Don't you give in, don't you give up,
fight the fight--- you'll win the war.
We'll take all your pain and we'll give you love,
and pick you right up off the floor.
So cry when you need and scream if you can--- we'll be right here with you.
Take my hand and we'll sing, "Hey Cancer, Fuck You."
Hey Cancer, Fuck You.
Hey Cancer, FUCK. YOU.
Hey Cancer, Fuck You.
** Meant & made to be audience participatory, layered, parts, harmonies, a whole choir of damn angels chanting and singing along.
Written in deepest love, admiration, and prayer for Bethann Wittig, fighting stage 3 breast cancer.
#fuckcancer
#badassBA
credits
released March 25, 2020
Music & Lyrics - Mariela Flor Olivo
Guitar & Vocals - Mariela Flor Olivo
Creation, Inspiration & Mission: Sam Wittig & Bethan Wittig
TX Born & Raised, NYC Living: Mariela is a gal with a gift to share.
Hailing originally from SA, Mari has
happily resided in Brooklyn for 8 yrs. Her music & voice have been heard in every borough. Her vocals & lyrics pour unfiltered right out of her heart, and while she'll make you sing along on occasion, she simply and earnestly invites you to listen, relate, and feel something....more
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