First I will say that there is controversy regarding some of the songs and poetry by the artist, Common. I am in no way supporting his work or what he says in some of it. I do however think this song has some great insight and wanted to see what you all thought about it. It comes from a perspective of regret over an abortion, a father in pain from the decision he made.
So many times we forget the pain and regret that men go through after an abortion and only focus on the hurting woman. I love the fact that both Silent No More and Rachel’s Vineyard focus also on healing for men after abortion.
I would love to see a song like this that stressed the forgiveness and hope of Christ as part of the message.
Bryan Kemper is the founder and president of Stand True Ministries, a Christ-centered pro-life group determined to awaken the youth of this country and share the message of life and the Gospel of Christ.
In 1987, Bryan started his work in the Christian music industry. He was determined to be a rock star, to stand on a stage and share his testimony between songs, but God had other plans. In 1993, Bryan combined his passion for music and pro-life into one organization, Rock For Life.
Since then, Bryan has stood on many stages and shared his testimony with a variety of audiences both here in the States and internationally. A passionate and compelling orator, he has spoken at high schools and Universities around the world, including Harvard, Princeton, Notre Dame,Queens University in Northern Ireland, Cardiff University in Wales and many more. He taken the pro-life message around the world to countries like Ireland, Australia, Scotland, Austria and many more . In the past, he was a regular guest on the television show Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher and co-hosted his own call-in cable show in Portland, Oregon. Bryan has been featured on MTV, radio shows, newspapers, and magazines including the cover of the New York Times and a six-page layout in Swing Generation. He has also been featured in three documentary movies.
Aside from his speaking, Bryan also writes. His articles have appeared in many magazines and pro-life publications. He also used to be somewhat of a beat poet in a group called Poetic Justice. His poems and songs are mostly centered on the issue of pro-life and, like everything else he does, full of passion.
Bryan Kemper has spent years reaching out to youth and encouraging this generation to get involved, and now he has endeavored to continue that outreach with Stand True Ministries. Stand True is an organization that believes the only way to stop abortion is to call out to Jesus and share His love with the nation. It is an organization that asks of young people, "Will you stand?" Bryan has certainly chosen to, and he can only hope and pray that others will too.
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WOW! So, how long has this song been out? Why isn’t anyone talking about this? Why don’t they speak openly about their pain? Why don’t interviewers ask about these songs? Why is everything hidden in plain sight? I don’t understand how all these artists continue to release songs like this one and NO ONE is talking about them – it’s just the same old, same old media representing blacks and hispanics with the irresponsible, partier images!! Why aren’t these artists using their fame to create a movement of change for our people?? This song means nothing if it’s going to stay hidden and continue to be THE SECRET.
Sad… Good for him for stepping out of the “norm” & writing about something that means something. I really pray young people hear this message & think twice about any bad choices they are facing <3
@RosalindaL Common originally released this song back in 1997! He re-released it in 2008 on his “best of” album. I only found this song about 3 months ago but some of the lyrics are very telling. There are many pro-life songs out there but they get overshadowed by the “good” songs on a album which make it to the radio. I think the most successful pro-life song was Happy Birthday by Flipsyde closely followed by Nick Cannon’s Can I Live.
May 13th, 2011 at 5:18 PM
WOW! So, how long has this song been out? Why isn’t anyone talking about this? Why don’t they speak openly about their pain? Why don’t interviewers ask about these songs? Why is everything hidden in plain sight? I don’t understand how all these artists continue to release songs like this one and NO ONE is talking about them – it’s just the same old, same old media representing blacks and hispanics with the irresponsible, partier images!! Why aren’t these artists using their fame to create a movement of change for our people?? This song means nothing if it’s going to stay hidden and continue to be THE SECRET.
May 14th, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Sad… Good for him for stepping out of the “norm” & writing about something that means something. I really pray young people hear this message & think twice about any bad choices they are facing <3
May 23rd, 2011 at 9:48 AM
@RosalindaL Common originally released this song back in 1997! He re-released it in 2008 on his “best of” album. I only found this song about 3 months ago but some of the lyrics are very telling. There are many pro-life songs out there but they get overshadowed by the “good” songs on a album which make it to the radio. I think the most successful pro-life song was Happy Birthday by Flipsyde closely followed by Nick Cannon’s Can I Live.