As a songwriter, I never make appointments with myself to write. When the inspiration hits, out comes an immediate stream of thoughts and ideas that are eventually edited to become poetry and later a song. Ealier this year, I was watching CNN and the Democratic Primary coverage of New Hamsphie. The news commentator mentioned that the night before the New Hampshre primary, Senator Hillary Clinton had been emotional and talked about how personal her campaign was to her. I watched the clip and was immeditely moved. In that instant I felt a wave of emphathy come over me and I started to get emotional. I could empathise with her long term efforts for higher public office as I had my very own long term efforts for my music. And, as a woman, in a man's world, I could doubly understand her perspective. And, I too, had been the but end of many people who would tear at my efforts becasue in some way they were threatened by my pursuit of my dream. It's cliche now to say people who pursue their dreams can make others uncomforatble doing so, but it is true. I have experienced it first hand.
So, my out pouring of thoughs and ideas surrounding this New Hampshire win became the song "It's Our Time." The original lyrcis were "It's My Time." Becasue I felt the oneness with Senator Clinton and I wanted to speak for her and for me. But my producer, Tommy Faragher, changed it in the studio session becasue we wanted it to reflect everyone's pursuit not just mine and hers.
The result is a song that is timeless and inspiring. And, regardless of the outcome of the Democratic primary, Senator Hillary Clinton has already won just by tyring. And I have a premanent record now of her efforts.