N'we Jinan Artists - "SHINE BRIGHT" // Quaqtaq, Nunavik

‘Shine Bright’ was written and recorded by a group of youth from Quaqtaq School in Quaqtaq, Quebec.
Written and performed by: Penina Jararuse, Leslie Tukkiapik, Cecilia Ningiuruvik, Sarah Keelan, Alissa Angnatuk, Peter Mark Dumont, Natalie Puttayuk, Julie Ann Angnatuk, Maria Keleutak, Aliana Joy Angnatuk, Maggie Anna Angnatuk, Johnny Oovaut, Jackie Angnatuk, Elisapie Angnatuk
Vocal sample from 'Pisiq' by Louisa Kulula
Accordion played by Eva Deer
Video by: Dekoy Sheperd & Kim Wapachee
Produced by: Milan André Boronell
Mixed by: Milan André Boronell
Mastered by: Kristofer Harris
In partnership with Western Arctic Youth Collective (www.wayc.ca)
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www.inpath.ca
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LYRICS:
PENINA & JULIE ANN
Wishing I was home, away from the hate
Back in my place
LESLIE
Ups and downs in life, you don’t sound alright
Tough times inside, I’m here for you
CECILIA
What is my purpose? Lost and confused
Sometimes I feel worthless, searching for the truth
SARAH & MARIA
I’ve been used everyday, but it’s okay
It’s in the past anyway
ALISSA
Some of us struggle but we always pull through
A million of us but there’s only one you
Don’t always know what to say, but I’ll come through
Sometimes our dreams come true, when I’m with you
CHORUS
I know life can be tough
But together we are enough
I made it this far in my life
I feel grateful so I shine bright
PETER MARK
Boating on the ocean, hunting for beluga whale
We’re on the trail, trying to find somewhere that’s new to sail
Trapped in the wild, we’re hunting all day and night
Survival of the fittest yeah we ‘bout that life
PENINA & NATALIE
Love from my family is everything I need
I’m right behind you
ALIANA JOY, MAGGIE ANNA, JOHNNY & JACKIE
kajusilangavugu uqumaittukuuraluaruttta
CHORUS
I know life can be tough
But together we are enough
I made it this far in my life
I feel grateful so I shine bright
JOHNNY
I’m bored and all alone
I need my family and friends
Together until the end