Yell Fire - new from Michael Franti & Spearhead

Michael Franti visited war-torn areas in Baghdad, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip to experience and document the human cost of war. His new documentary, "I Know I'm Not Alone," debuted with the release of his new album Yell Fire.


Did you know that in 2005, Franti, speaker for social justice and human rights, became the first recording artist since Johnny Cash to perform at the maximum security level-4 section of Folsom State Prison? I did not know that. But now I do. Thank the gods for the Internet.
He's lectured at some of the country’s top universities, like Yale, Georgetown and Stanford.

I like the optimism and hope Franti weaves into his work despite its depressing subject.

See You in the Light, from Yell Fire

I've been traveling
down this river
so many rocks pop up in my sight
i got to make some quick decisions
should i go left or should i go right
i pray for guidance
and protection
it keeps my boat water tight
and i know
if i just keep on believing
every little things all gon' be alright
but when i wake up
in the morning
i hope i see you
in the light
and the loveliness
and the tenderness
and the happiness
and the openness
and togetherness
and the uglyness
ya ya
vampires gather round me
anglin' to take a bite
they wanna drink my blood of courage
and try to take away my fight
but no no no they cant do that
noooo
for one truth i learned in life
you want to scare away the vampires
and simply guide them into the light
(Chorus)
in the morning
in the morning
in the morning
in the morning
and when my time is done
i did some right i did some wrong
call my name to kingdom come
spread my wings in flight
i hope that when my day is over
my love i see you
in the light
YAAAAAAAA
(Chorus)