“A few years ago, I saw the documentary “Pray The Devil Back To Hell”. In it, a woman named Leymah Gbowee united thousands of Christian and Muslim women to peacefully protest the civil war that had terrorized Liberia for 14 years! Through their efforts, they convinced then president Charles Taylor to attend peace talks with the warring factions. Through prayer, song, silent protest and non-violent means, their presence applied the pressure needed to get an agreement out of the stalled talks. This movement led to the election of Liberia’s first female president!

If you pay attention to the news, you hear about the unthinkable horror girls and women are subjected to worldwide. Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani teenager was shot in the face for asserting that girls should receive education. In some countries and cultures, young girls are sold into marriages, blamed for being raped and other atrocities. In the United States, women’s reproductive rights are governed and they make less than men for the same work.However, the strength and resilience of women is undeniable.

In writing “Daughters” I was inspired by all of these women and by my hope that united and brought into our true equal power amongst men, we can make this world a better, more peaceful and fairer place!"

Lyrics to “Daughters”

keep that tender heart
all the pain ya take
& make the stars
in this life, you learn
your strength & strife
you’re more than just
a mistress or a wife

when it’s not safe to walk these streets
join your hands & sing with me
raise our voices, hear our plea
(hear our plea)

WE ARE THE DAUGHTERS
WE ARE THE SISTERS WHO
CARRY THE WATER
WE ARE THE MOTHERS TOO
WE ARE EACH OTHER
WE ARE THE OTHER
WE ARE THE DAUGHTERS

fierce as fire
sweet as fruit
not easily defined
not followin’ suit
in a world that’s run
on pride & force
women of the world
we have a voice

when it’s not safe to walk these streets
gangs & tribes & clubs of beasts
when oh when, will there be peace
(will there be peace)

WE ARE THE DAUGHTERS
WE ARE THE DAMNED & DOOMED
GIVE US YOUR VIOLENCE
WE WON’T BE SILENT
WE ARE THE SHELTER
WE ARE THE HELPERS
WE ARE THE DAUGHTERS

“Daughters" is taken from Lissie’s album ‘My Wild West’ – out now.
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"UNDOUBTEDLY HER BEST ALBUM YET" ★★★★ - Q

"ANOTHER BITTERSWEET TRIUMPH" ★★★★ - INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

"MY WILD WEST IS PRIMED TO BE A RAY OF LIGHT AMIDST THE DOLDRUMS OF WINTER" - MARIE CLAIRE

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Directed by: Talain Rayne at O'Bear Film

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