[Intro — Female, soft and reflective] After the pain… there’s ease. Después del dolor… hay alivio. 慢慢来，深呼吸。 Màn man lái, shēn hū xī. Take your time… breathe deeply. One city, many stories. One community, one chance to care. [Verse 1 — Female, intimate] I’ve seen the plans change, seen the rain come down, Seen people rebuild what was lost in their town. A light in the window, a hand at the door, Sometimes what saves us is knowing there’s more. Not just surviving, not just getting by, But learning to prepare when the storm fills the sky. A family plan, a number to call, A neighbor remembered so nobody falls. East Harlem, wake up, let the connections grow, Know who can help and where people can go. When the power goes out, let communication stay, Preparedness is love put to work every day. [Pre-Chorus — Spanish] Antes de la tormenta, aprendemos a actuar, Quién necesita ayuda, cómo comunicar. Organizar, compartir, colaborar, Una comunidad fuerte se aprende a cuidar. [Chorus — Female lead + group harmonies] One life touched, one hope renewed, We build a stronger world in the things we do. Train, learn, help, let compassion lead, Character is power when we serve a real need. Una vida iluminada, una mano que ayudar, Con respeto y esperanza, nos volvemos a levantar. One heart, one city, many ways to shine, Your safety and my safety are connected with mine. [Verse 2 — Male rhythmic flow, Jamaican Patwah] Wi deh yah fi help, mek di community strong, Learn di plan now, so di response nuh wrong. Know your neighbors, know di route, know di way, Check pon di elders before stormy days. CERT training teach preparation and care, Skills fi assist when an emergency deh near. Work with di people, coordinate di team, Turn knowledge to action, turn concern to a scheme. Nuh need fi be famous fi make a difference, One calm voice can help restore confidence. Mi nah claim every answer, mi willing fi learn, Respect every neighbor, let compassion return. From di block to di borough, let connections remain, Prepare with a purpose, help people regain. [Pre-Chorus — Mandarin + English] 我们互相帮助，携手向前。 Wǒmen hùxiāng bāngzhù, xiéshǒu xiàng qián. We help one another; we move forward together. 每个人都很重要。 Měi ge rén dōu hěn zhòngyào. Every person matters. [Chorus — Full electronic beat] One life touched, one hope renewed, We build a stronger world in the things we do. Train, learn, help, let compassion lead, Character is power when we serve a real need. Una vida iluminada, una mano que ayudar, Con respeto y esperanza, nos volvemos a levantar. One heart, one city, many ways to shine, Your safety and my safety are connected with mine. [Bridge — Beat drops, tai chi / qigong atmosphere] Inhale… make room for calm. Exhale… extend an open palm. Move with balance, rooted and free, Let discipline become how you care for humanity. Tai chi, slow motion, grounded feet, Qigong breath with a steady heartbeat. Not for domination, not to prove who’s strong, But to build self-control and help others move on. La fuerza también sabe escuchar, La paz también requiere practicar. 修身养性，关爱他人。 Xiū shēn yǎng xìng, guān’ài tā rén. Cultivate yourself; care for others. [Verse 3 — Female, emotional rise] Justice means seeing the person beyond The hardest chapter they’ve carried along. A chance to rebuild, a path to contribute, A community strengthened when we help people through it. Elders deserve dignity, families deserve care, Young people need pathways and people who are there. Not a label forever, not a life defined, But skills, human connection, and a future redesigned. I can’t help everybody, but I can help one, And one can help another till the work carries on. Let my deeds be the message, let my character show, The illuminated path is the good that we grow. [Final Build — Multicultural group vocals] Leader: Train! Group: TRAIN! Leader: Learn! Group: LEARN! Leader: Help! Group: HELP! Leader: Together! Group: WE RISE! 准备好！一起努力！ Zhǔnbèi hǎo! Yìqǐ nǔlì! Get ready! Let’s work together! ¡Con respeto! Wi stand together! Many languages, one human endeavor! [Final Chorus — Expansive synths and stacked harmonies] One life touched, one hope renewed, We build a stronger world in the things we do. Faith and discipline, knowledge we share, Health, service, elevation — everybody matters here. Una vida iluminada, una mano que ayudar, Con respeto y esperanza, nos volvemos a levantar. One heart, one city, many ways to shine, Your safety and my safety are connected with mine. [Outro — Female, soft] After the pain… there’s ease. Después del dolor… hay alivio. 慢慢来，彼此关怀。 Màn man lái, bǐcǐ guānhuái. Take your time. Care for one another. One life touched. One hope renewed. Let my character be the message. Let my deeds be the light.
