Onward

by Delia Stanley

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Recorded at Hourglass Studios in Wilmington, NC with Producer Trent Harrison

Songwriter Delia Stanley’s new single, Onward, is an empowerment
anthem about acknowledging difficulty, finding our chosen families,
and recreating our world. Inspired by a history of change following
chaos, Onward speaks to our current political climate and those
working to actualize a more equal and supportive society. She gathered
a group of local musicians she calls “Delia & Friends”- John
Hussmann, Chris Marcellus, JJ Street and Cathy Street- to record the
song at Wilmington’s own Hourglass Studios. Onward will be released on Bandcamp and all streaming services on October 2nd, with an online
release that includes Onward Action Week, a series of conversations
and activities around local and nation issues via social media. The
single artwork was also created by Delia, a reference to our moral
compass. "I think what music and art lends to activism is imagination,
connecting with creative thought,” Delia says. “It’s been hard to stay
hopeful this year, but we have opportunities now to listen, hear what
is needed, and bring a better world into being- we don’t have to
follow old ways of thinking and doing things.” Delia will also be
playing live at Flytrap Brewing on October 2nd, 6-9, with stickers and
download codes for purchase; a portion of the sales will go to local
non-profit organizations. You can find out more at
www.DeliaStanley.com.

lyrics

You said I would never get far in this life on my own

I guess you were kinda right I got people by my side where I’m going

I stand hand in hand with my chosen family

You’ll never take that from me

‘Cause we will carry onward

We don’t care what you say

We will create our own world

We’ll do it our way, our way, our way

These twists and turns the things I learn from them

Sometimes it gets hard to stay strong that’s when

I reach inside to the heart of the fight, blood and tears and sweat

I don’t regret a single step

‘Cause we will carry onward

We don’t care what you say

We will create our own world

We’ll do it our way, our way, our way

‘Cause we will carry onward

We don’t care what you say

We will create our own world

We’ll do it our way, our way, our way

We will carry on until we see the new dawn

The old road is gone gotta build a better one x8

‘Cause we will carry onward

We don’t care what you say

We will create our own world

We’ll do it our way, our way, our way

credits

released October 2, 2020
Delia Stanley-Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
John Hussmann- Lead Guitar
Chris Marcellus- Bass
JJ Street- Drums
Cathy Street- Background vocals

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Delia Stanley Wilmington, North Carolina

Siren/Songwriter Delia Stanley plays things (like the guitar and ukulele) and sings stuff (like her own original music.)

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