What matters culture, in the despair of night
When we're stuck and challenged, with little hope in sight
When we face life's storms, with no shelter from rain
When we face life's horrors, when we face life's pain
What matters a beacon, when things are not so bright
A strong beating heart, with little hope in sight
A port in a storm, an inspiration to fight
Beauty to cope with horror, love to make all right?
Song to cope with sorrow, story to help soothe pain
Laughter to answer despair, wonder as shield from rain
Reflection to help remember, dance so that we glide
Art to lift up high, to bridge every great divide
Culture matters for right, in the face of all gone wrong
Culture matters for yearning, to persevere and be strong
Culture matters for grace, always standing tall
Culture matters for transcendence, culture matters for all
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