The finale to RootsTech 2023 included a powerful rendition of the theme song, "Uniting," sung by Adassa and Chad Truman. These are the lyrics to the song, written by Jonathan Wing.
"Uniting"
There’s a spark deep inside of you.
Let it grow ’til it’s shinin’ through,
‘Cause you’re not the only one.
And see that wall right in front of you —
It seems so wide that you can’t break through,
And you think nothing can be done.
But what do you say?
Is it okay?
To rise above this all,
Just come and stand with me.
If this is the way,
Starting today
We’ll find them one by one,
’Til they see that we can be…
United,
United,
United,
So keep on uniting.
It’s a feeling that feels brand new,
Up on top with a greater view.
It’s a change that can’t be undone.
Now there’s a line drawn from me to you.
Could it be what they say is true?
Wait and see what we can become.
So what do you say?
Is it okay?
To rise above this all,
Just come and stand with me.
If this is the way,
Starting today
We’ll find them one by one,
’Til they see that we can be—
United,
United,
United,
So keep on uniting.
No matter where we’ve been or how we’ve got it wrong,
We’ve been connected all along.
With every step we take, whether short or whether long,
We can make a place where we belong.
So what do you say?
Is it okay?
To rise above this all (oh, oh),
Just come and stand with me
If this is the way,
Starting today
We’ll find them one by one,
’Til they see that we can be—
United (This is the way.)
United (Starting today,)
United (This is the way.)
United (This is the way.)
United (Starting today,)
United (This is the way.)
No, don’t stop uniting.
Performed by Adassa and Chad Truman
Music and lyrics by Jonathan Wing
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