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Shape of Crowns Lyrics
1. Silence
Silence
Music: Vivian Fang Liu
Lyrics: Vivian Fang Liu & Jon Samson
Verse
Learning the music of Strauss
Legato Staccato Tenuto
There is sol, there is do, there is sol, fa, mi, re
Hands up, shh… you are under a rest
Pre-chorus
What’s a rest? Emotion moves even in silence.
What’s a rest? a subtle type of presence
Silence provides relief and builds suspense
Without rests, music loses balance
Chorus
Music notes and silence
Different ways of expression
Just like our conversations
Words don’t convey all emotions
Verse
When you are tired, take a rest
Sometimes silence speaks the best
4 minutes and 33 seconds (John Cage) suggest
We need to show the silence respect
Pre-chorus
Why so quiet?
People might ask you
Why so quiet?
It’s called stillness, please try it
We should all have a choice
to speak up or not
and always respect
what’s speaks to our heart
Chorus
Music notes and silence
Each with its own elegance
Speak, if that’s your preference
Or be silent with confidence
lalalala
lalalala
lalalala
2. Belong
Belong
Music by Vivian Fang Liu
Lyrics by Dan McCabe and Vivian Fang Liu
Verse 1
(Ava）
For all the little kids that think they don’t belong
Cause your family’s from Japan, Korea or Vietnam
or anywhere in Asia
China or Malaysia
Singapore and the Philippines might amaze ya
the beaches are beautiful
the cuisine delicious
Dumplings, Ramen, Pho
just to name a few dishes
The inventions are endless, from silk to the kite
Iron, acupuncture, even paper, that’s right
(Justin）
And if you wanna see a sight
Go to the Great Wall
You’ll really be enthralled
Staring at the taj mahal
in Nepal there’s the biggest mountain
sound of a zen fountain
got me relaxing on my couch and
counting-
All of my blessings,I love my heritage
travel through the continent
as gorgeous as i said it is
(All）
So every Asian kid just stand up now
Don’t hide who you are, be yourself and be proud
Chorus:
(Vivian)
You see, but you don’t see
Dig deeper, you will see 最好的自己（the best of you）
Verse 2
(Caitlyn）
Now America is known as a powerful nation
Yet many are forced to face discrimination
People are afraid and they look to place blame
Usually on somebody that doesn’t look the same
But that’s their issue it ain’t on you to change
they’re just insecure which turns into rage
go back to your country is what they might say
not realizing all the contributions that we’ve made
(Ava）
Like I.M. Pei - a Chinese architect
who designed so many buildings that are perfect
-google him and you’ll see his mastery
(Justin）
Or Vera Wang the queen of the fashion industry
from Wong Kar-Wai to Bong Joon Ho
Chloe Zhao and many others making films incredible
(Caitlyn）
Plus, science - some of our inventions are the finest
Eric Yuan created zoom, kept us connected through the Virus
(Justin）
Patrick soon shiung is a transplant surgeon
Who made a drug to help cancer patients through their hurtin
(All）
So every Asian kid just stand up now
Don’t hide who you are, be yourself and be proud
Chorus:
(Vivian）
You see, but you don’t see
Dig deeper, you will see 最好的自己（the best of you）
3. Shape of Crowns
Shape of Crowns
Music & Lyrics: Vivian Fang Liu
Verse
Who gets to eat the greenest leaves of trees
但喝个水来还要撇个脚嘞
but has a hard time reaching downward for the water
Who likes to scratch, they are so adorable
喜欢自由自在，不一定听话嘞
but don’t listen to you when they wander
Who is the strongest on the land
它跺起脚嘞，像打个雷唉
and they are loud as thunder
Who likes to swing between the trees
古灵精怪像个小娃娃嘞
mischievous operator
Chorus
Triangle, rectangle and round
Large and small, they all count
All the shapes are paramount
Make your own kind of crown
Verse
(Vivian & George）
Giraffes are tall,
they always share the goodies
with their long necked dear friends
Cats, they say Meow Meow,
and purr perfect peacefulness
like a therapist without needing to talk so much
Elephants are big,
they are the best
natural gardener of the forest
Monkeys are skinny and silly and easily
Lift your heavy heart
轻松嘞， 让你一哈心情就好嘞
Chorus
Triangle, rectangle and round
Large and small, they all count
All the shapes are paramount
Make your own kind of crown
Bridge
I’m big, I’m small
size is not a limit
Tailor your own spirit
I’m tall, I’m short
the sky is not the limit
you can pay the moon a visit
Chorus
Triangle, rectangle and round
Large and small, they all count
All the shapes are paramount
Make your own kind of crown
三角形，长方形和圆
大嘞和小嘞，各有特点
各种形状都是经典
做个皇冠自己加冕
Shape your own kind of crown
4. Bruce Lee Doesn't Like Math
Bruce Lee Doesn’t Like Math
Music & Lyrics: Vivian Fang Liu
Verse
You know it snows in Africa, it isn’t always hot
Sloths are not always lazy, Pigs don’t always eat a lot
Librarians can be fun and cool, not just smart
Boys are great leaders (and girls are not?!)
Girls can play trombone, and boys don’t have to play guitar
Kids don’t just play games and watch YouTube on our iPads
if I don’t wanna talk, it doesn’t mean I don’t have thoughts
Bruce Lee doesn’t like math, he loves poetry, not just martial arts
Chorus
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You can be anything you wanna be
Black yellow white pink or tangerine
Float like a butterfly, soar like a bee
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You can be anything you wanna be
Compose your own melody
Kick high, free like there's no gravity
Verse
Girls can play trombone, and boys, you don’t have to play guitar
Kids don’t just play games and watch YouTube on our iPads
if I don’t wanna talk, it doesn’t mean I don’t have thoughts
Bruce Lee doesn’t like math, he loves poetry , not just martial arts
Bridge
Bruce Lee never liked math
He loves poetry, not just martial arts, not just martial arts
Bruce Lee never liked math
so be yourself without autocorrect
Chorus
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You can be anything you wanna be
Black yellow white pink or tangerine
Float like a butterfly, soar like a bee
1234567
You can be anything you wanna be
Compose your own melody
Kick high, free like there’s no gravity
5. Fang Fang's Potluck Party
Fang Fang’s Potluck Party
Music & Lyrics: Vivian Fang Liu
Verse
Going to my best friend Fang Fang’s potluck party
Each guest will bring a dish from their family
I’m thinking of bringing something spicy
My favorite Chinese food Hotpot, Yummy! (好吃)
Justin’s burger that’s grandma’s secret recipe
Mozart‘s favorite , schnitzel from Sophie (好吃好吃)
South African Chakalaka from Lesedi
Australian Lamington Cake from Chloe, Hmm, Yummy!
Chorus
I Love Fang Fang’s potluck party
All the dishes are so tasty
We laugh we dance we are happy
Life is a bowl of cherries
I love Fang Fang’s potluck party
The dinner is all about sharing
Listening to each other’s stories
Food brings us together and makes good memories
Verse
A true friend is who shares the last cookie
We stick together like homemade spaghetti
Celebrate everyone’s culture as a family
It’s a fun Fang party where everybody’s included
Chorus
I Love Fang Fang’s potluck party
All the dishes are so tasty
We laugh we dance we are happy
Life is a bowl of cherries
I love Fang Fang’s potluck party
The dinner is all about sharing
Listening to each other’s stories
Food brings us together and makes good memories
6. Happy Birthday Mama
Happy Birthday Mama
Music & Lyrics: Vivian Fang Liu
Chorus
Happy birthday mama, how beautiful you are
Happy birthday mama, you are my star
Verse 1
This old photograph caught my eye
You know how much I love your smile
The polka dotted dress and the sunrise
Your face poeticized
When I hear the cutting board and smell the rice
It wakes me up, feeling loved and in paradise
You work so hard and sacrifice
I love you mama, let me make you a lemonade with ice
Chorus
Happy birthday mama, how beautiful you are
Happy birthday mama, you are my star
Verse 2
Left your family and started in a new country
The burden on your shoulders is heavy
I’m having so much fun on the contrary
I only see the glory, you hid all the worry
There is a secret in my diary
I wanna grow up in a hurry
Bring you to sail on the Danube in Hungary
I love you mama, Let me be your guardian fairy
Chorus
Happy birthday mama, how beautiful you are
Happy birthday mama, you are my star
7. Eight Immortals Soaring Over the Sea
Eight Immortals Soaring Over the Sea
Music & Lyrics by Vivian Fang Liu
Come on board, everyone, &^%$##^&*)*
Verse 1
(何仙姑) (Queenie) My magic lotus flower, anchor us a boat
(钟离权) (Rossini) Fan my banana leaf to help it float
(韩湘子）(Genesis) The music of my bamboo flute lightens the load
(曹国舅）(Julia) It’s dark at night, but our hearts glow
Look, something is drowning
(蓝采和) (Kylie) Lower my basket to save the drowning mountain goat
(铁拐李) (Leia) .The elixir in my gourd helps travelers on the road
(吕洞宾) (Catherine) Work in harmony, my sword of justice bestowed
(张果老) (Nell) Drums of victory sing the secret code:
Chorus
Our special powers set us free
8 immortals soaring over the sea
Not afraid of tidal waves, when we paddle in harmony
Team together, our story is extraordinary
Interlude:
看那雾漫漫兴云作浪
我等八仙过海神通广
Verse 2
(何仙姑&蓝采和) (Queenie & Kylie) Sprinkle the flower seeds, let them blossom in your heart
(曹国舅&钟离权)(Rossini & Leia) Joining together with love, is a good start
(韩湘子&铁拐李)(Genesis & Catherine) Variety of colors make the world a work of art
(吕洞宾&张果老)(Julia & Nell) Unite our differences, send the future a postcard
Chorus
Our special powers set us free
8 immortals soaring over the sea
Not afraid of tidal waves, when we paddle in harmony
Team together, our story is extraordinary (八仙过海，各显神通)
Chorus
Our special powers set us free
8 immortals soaring over the sea
Not afraid of tidal waves, when we paddle in harmony
Team together, we are making an extraordinary story
8. Music Unites
Music Unites
Music & Lyrics by Vivian Fang Liu
Verse
Quarter notes half notes and the rests
Treble and bass clefs are your friends
When you hear
Long note short note
High note low note
Variety makes the music the finest
Different styles and different songs
Music does not have rights and wrongs
like My friends:
Long hair short hair
Taller smaller
Variety makes the world the finest
Music (let the party start)
Chorus
The keys are black and white
Music glides
The notes are sliding low and high
Dancing in the wide blue sky
Yellow birds flying by
You’ll make friends with a purple butterfly
The keys are black and white
Music glides
The notes are sliding low and high
have a friend by your side
eating your music pie
The happiness is multiplied
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