We Shine Like Us

Theme Song for The Colors of My Pride and TK Kids
 
Lyrics:
 
We Shine Like Us
[Intro – Children’s Voices, Handclaps, Spoken Rhythmically]
(Excited tone)
(Yeah! Uh-huh!)
(We proud!)
(We shine!)

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[Verse 1 – Child Solo / Light Piano & Bass]
Woke up this morning, looked in the mirror
Saw a brown face getting clearer
Mama said, “Baby, don’t forget your crown”
So I walk like a king when I’m downtown

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[Pre-Chorus – Children Harmonize, Medium Tempo]
Every curl in my hair’s got a story to tell
Every shade of my skin rings a powerful bell

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[Chorus – Gospel Choir + Child Lead Vocal, Uplifting Tempo]
I shine like me — can't nobody dim this light
Black and proud — yeah, my future’s shining bright
From the roots to the sky, I rise with might
Say it loud — I’m Black and I’m full of pride

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[Verse 2 – Child Solo / Rhythm Section Builds]
My voice is strong, and my dreams are loud
I dance through the world with my head unbowed
I see my heroes in books and songs
Taught me where I’m from — now I know I belong

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[Pre-Chorus – Harmonized Children]
With a mind that’s fierce and a heart that’s kind
I carry all the legends that came before mine

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[Chorus – Full Choir + Child Lead Vocal]
I shine like me — can't nobody dim this light
Black and proud — yeah, my future’s shining bright
From the roots to the sky, I rise with might
Say it loud — I’m Black and I’m full of pride

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[Bridge – Spoken Word / Beat Underneath]
We are joy.
We are power.
We are history’s tallest tower.
We build. We lead. We rise.
We thrive — with fire in our eyes.

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[Break – Call & Response Style, Handclaps]
(Ohhh yeah!)
(Black and proud, we say it loud!)
(Stand up tall, we won’t back down!)

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[Final Chorus – Full Choir + Children, Strong Delivery]
I shine like me — can't nobody dim this light
Black and proud — yeah, my future’s shining bright
From the roots to the sky, I rise with might
Say it loud — I’m Black and I’m full of pride

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[Outro – Child Solo, Choir Echo, Gentle Fade]
I shine like me (You shine like you)
We shine so free (We shine so true)
This is our song, our joy, our ride
We stand together, Black with pride
(We shine…)
(We shine…)
(We shine…)
 
 
Song written by Felisha Bradshaw brought to you by Suno