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It's Up to You
by BossHook

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Submitted on: May 28, 2008 - 10:30:17 AM
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Description Throughout the years as a songwriter I have not been inclined to advance any messages or political agendas with my songs. But when the plight of famine for children robs them of their innocence, grace and childhood peace, then that's something I can feel proud to try to make a difference with my songwriting.

I wrote this song for the Oxfam cause and it was included on a compilation cd to raise funds and awareness against child famine.

(c) Boss Hook Music ASCAP 2008

John LaMantia: Lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion, drums programmed, production, arrangement and mix.

Lyrics It’s Up To You

© Words & Music John LaMantia 2008

It’s time to think about
All those that live without
The ones who struggle hard
To get a better deal of cards
There’s something you can do
To help to see them through
To find some happiness
Shine some light into their darkness

It’s up to you
We need you now
To show your strength
To teach us how
You’ve got to know
The help you give
Will make a change
A difference in the way we live
It’s up to you
We need you now

Along the path of life
The pain, the loss and strife
The times you feel so low
Believing there’s no place to go
Imagine those that know
Much less than you can show
They fight for food to eat
For shoes upon their children’s feet

It’s up to you
We need you now
To show your strength
To teach us how
You’ve got to know
The help you give
Will make a change
A difference in the way we live
It’s up to you
We need you now

Hardware Hot Rodded Dell
Fender Tele and Strat electric guitars
Blue Ridge and Yamaha acoustic guitars
Japanese lawsuit bass
Ensoniq KT88 keyboard
Yamaha keyboard
Egg Shakers
Bongos

Software: Pro Tools

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	Dee1962z said 179 days ago
	its Up to You NOW YOUR SINGING> NOW YOUR TALKING BRILLIANT. You sing this absolutely brilliant and you mean it. Great music as well. I did a lot of charity work for Oxam and the Special Baby Care Unit at St Mary's Hospital in Manchester . Thank you Boss. Peace Dee xxx

	Macaudion said 179 days ago
	Beautiful... ... and, ohhh, so sweet! Thanks! Macca

	woofer3 said 179 days ago
	I like just about everthing about this record, it's easy to listen to and I don't have to struggle to understand the lyrics as the vocals are really clear as is the rest of it. A;so very catchy. Most enjoyable, John

	Feter said 179 days ago
	It's Up to You this is awesome my friend ..very touchy and honest loved all your effort here ..your vocals work here is just amazing ..the setting the insteruments .. all so marvelous ..what a message on a song ..thats true music ..thnx for sharin !!!

	lavalamp said 179 days ago
	Nice Work Unselfish song. Nice, when you can give back. LL

	magnatone said 179 days ago
	It's Up To You Wonderful vocals, wonderful song - what a great back story too! Thanks

	Scott Carmichael said 179 days ago
	Hey John "Someday Somewhere" hopeful and masterfully done... you'll get an Amen from me... great song sensability... I can tell your ears have been in school all these years

	BossHook said 179 days ago
	Thanks Scott, I immensely enjoyed reading about the paths you have taken in this great forest we call music and life.

	LunaTrick said 179 days ago
	Very thoughtful and contemplative Nice guitar work - good vocal doubling in the chorus. Enjoyed it!

	guitapick said 178 days ago
	Fine songwriting... ...and the production/performances is top notch..... Couldn't possibly think of a better message, either...it's about the children...

	Godchaser said 178 days ago
	Giving Back I'd like to give you your second Amen!Well done John. Blessings,

	J.A.Stewart said 178 days ago
	Some Things Transcend Politics Starving and suffering children is most certainly one of those things. Kudos to you John, for lending a hand --- and a bunch of talent --- to this cause. Lots of good things happening in this tune, but I must say the guitar work is exceptional... well-played and right on the musical money. Very cool stuff. ;) --- Joe

	Birdman Wayne said 178 days ago
	Amazing! I'm always looking forward to hear a new song from you. This is just another top notch work my friend, great musical soundbed, fine vocals and a great production... please more! I love your work! Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

	Barretok said 177 days ago
	Nice & melodic I really like the lyrics. Your singing is always good John. Very cool track! B

	Vic Holman said 176 days ago
	very nice um, i agree with whats been said, can't add much except good message, good heart and congrats on be included on the CD

	BossHook said 178 days ago
	Thanks Joe, always impressed to have you stop by.

	BossHook said 178 days ago
	Thanks Yemen, it's inspiring to have such diverse artists here in this community.

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