Wolf didn't get her recording career going until the mid-'70s, by which time she was well into her thirties. Prior to emerging as a solo artist, she had headed the band Wildwood Flower (who backed her on her first two albums), and organized folk concerts and festivals in Northern California. Very much a self-starter, her first two albums were released on her own Owl label; thereafter, her catalog was handled by Kaleidoscope.
Over the next few years, Wolf built a strong following on the folk circuit with a series of fairly similar but remarkably consistent albums. Her recordings always benefited from first-rate instrumental support from various small bands; guitarist Nina Gerber was her most important associate in this regard.
She was still at her peak when her life was tragically cut short by leukemia in 1986.
The Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival has been celebrating her music for many years now in northern California.
Let's Get Together
Kate Wolf Lyrics
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Hear a way we die.
You can make the mountains ring,
Hear the angels cry.
Tho' the dove is on the wing
You need not know why.
Hey, people now,
Let me see you get together,
Love one another right now.
Some will come and some will go,
We shall surely pass.
When the wind that left us here,
Returns for us at last.
We are but a moment's sunlight,
Fading on the grass.
Hey, people now,
Smile on your brother.
Let me see you get together,
Love one another right now.
Hey, people now,
Smile on your brother.
Let me see you get together,
Love one another right now.
If you hear the song I'm singing,
You will understand.
You hold the key to love and fear,
All in your trembling hand.
One key unlocks them both, you know,
It's at your command.
Kate Wolf's song "Let's Get Together" is a beautiful rendition of the positive and unifying message of love and harmony. The lyrics are an appeal to humanity to come together and embrace the power of love over the divisive forces of fear and hate. The opening lines suggest that love is fleeting and can die away like a song, but it can also be incredibly powerful and transformative. The imagery of the mountains ringing and angels crying evokes a sense of majesty and beauty that lies in the power of shared love between people. Although it may not always be clear why love persists, the soaring vocals of the song make it evident that love is worth celebrating and promoting.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the call to action, imploring people to smile on each other and come together in love. The verses remind us of our mortality and how we should cherish every moment of life by embracing love and togetherness. The end of the song emphasizes the importance of recognizing that love and fear are two sides of the same coin, and that the power of love can help us overcome even the greatest of fears.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is but a song we sing,
Love is a beautiful melody that we create with our lives that defines us and expresses who we are.
Hear a way we die.
No matter how beautiful we may be, we will all eventually pass away.
You can make the mountains ring,
You have the power to make a difference, to move people to action, and to create change.
Hear the angels cry.
You can create something so beautiful that it moves others to tears and touches the divine.
Tho' the dove is on the wing
Even if you don't understand why things are happening around you, know that there is always something greater than yourself at work.
You need not know why.
You don't always have to understand everything, but you can still have faith that everything happens for a reason.
Hey, people now,
Let's all come together now as one united people.
Smile on your brother.
Be kind to everyone, regardless of their race, religion, or any other differences they may have.
Let me see you get together,
Let's all unite and come together in harmony.
Love one another right now.
Let's show love, compassion, and kindness to everyone we meet today.
Some will come and some will go,
People will move in and out of your life, and that's okay.
We shall surely pass.
Remember that nothing in this world is permanent, and we all must pass on at some time.
When the wind that left us here,
When we die and leave this world, our spirit will be carried away by the winds.
Returns for us at last.
Someday, we will all return to the spirit world of our ancestors.
We are but a moment's sunlight,
Our lives are brief and fleeting, like the brief moment of sunlight that shines on the grass.
Fading on the grass.
Our time in this world is limited, and we must make the most of every precious moment we have.
If you hear the song I'm singing,
If you listen carefully to my message of love and hope, you will understand its true meaning.
You will understand.
If you open your heart and mind, you can understand the true nature of love and compassion.
You hold the key to love and fear,
You have the power to choose between love and fear in your life.
All in your trembling hand.
The power to choose between love and fear is with you, and it requires courage and conviction to make the right choice.
One key unlocks them both, you know,
The choice between love and fear is one and the same, and we can choose to unlock the power of love in our lives.
It's at your command.
The power to choose between love and fear is always with you, and you can choose to act out of love in every moment.
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