Story Behind The Song

This song, "I'm Not An Immigrant", came to me as I was thinking about the issues we face in our country today. It is a timely song about the aspirations of ALL people, regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality or sexual orientation. It's about people having hope - hope for their families and their loved ones. And it's about the dream of living in a free country; the dream of life as it should be - the universal dream. "I'm Not an Immigrant" is for all of us - past, present, and future. It's about the things we disagree on, but more importantly, the things we have in common. It's about the America we strive to be. I hope you'll give it a listen. Everything I write comes from the heart, but this song is special.

Song Description

It is a timely song about the aspirations of ALL people, regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality or sexual orientation. It's about people having hope - hope for their families and their loved ones. And it's about the dream of living in a free country; the dream of life as it should be - the universal dream. "I'm Not an Immigrant" is for all of us - past, present, and future. It's about the things we disagree on, but more importantly, the things we have in common. It's about the America we strive to be. I hope you'll give it a listen. Everything I write comes from the heart, but this song is special - and important. I am so grateful that I was born in this wonderful country, the United States of America. Had I been born anywhere else, the opportunities available to me may have been different. My great-grandparents emigrated from Italy to the U.S. in the early 1900's to escape the poverty they were experiencing there. They, like many others, came to America and worked HARD in the mills and mines. They were able to create better lives for themselves and the generations that have followed. It would be amazing if you'd help me share this song with as many people as possible. I honestly believe this message will hit home for many, both emotionally and intellectually. "I'm Not an Immigrant" is available on iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify, Amazon, and other major music sites. It is also up on my website at FortchMusic.com and YouTube at ImNotAnImmigrant.net.

Lyrics

I'm not a label; man I'm simply a son
I try to see good in everyone
If I have a husband, or I have a wife
I'm an American, so I have a life

I'm not a woman, need I say more?
I own my body, as you own yours
I have the strength, and I have a voice
I'm an American, so I have a choice

(Bridge)
All things being equal, people are people
Most everyone wants the same things
A safe, happy family, a life for their children
The freedom to hope and to dream

I'm not a Muslim, Christian or Jew
I'm not Agnostic, and I don't judge you
It's not religion that defines who we are
I'm an American; it comes from the heart

I'm not white or black, red, yellow or brown
Colors don't matter, but character counts
I stand for what's right and doing what's just
I'm an American; it's kindness and love

(Bridge)
All things being equal, people are people
Most everyone shares the same needs
A safe, happy family, a life for their children
It shouldn't be as hard as it seems

I'm not an immigrant; a political pawn
I'm not a refugee, a motherless son
I'd walk, swim, or crawl to your distant shores
I've been American since the day I was born

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
pSchwepker8427135	Super Arrangement	8/21/2017
pSchwepker8427135	Love The Lyrics	8/21/2017
pSchwepker8427135	Great Song	8/21/2017
pSchwepker8427135	Best of Fortch	8/21/2017
pSchwepker8427135	A Special Performance	8/21/2017