The Toronto We Know
THE TORONTO WE KNOW
Lynn Harrison/David Leask
They ask me why I stayed so long
Don't you know where you belong?
They wonder why I'm still living in Toronto
They said I'd never like it here
But I know they've got the wrong idea
Cause this is my home now and I'm proud to say so
They're entitled to their opinion
It's just one point of view but then again
They don't know what I know
They don't get to the places I go
They don't know the Toronto that I know
It's not such a big and scary place
With so many different smiling faces
People on the street will stop and say hello
A city of so many neighborhoods
Growing strong doing good
Some see storms ahead but we see the rainbow
If they met us down by the waterside
They would see this town in a different light
They don't know the Toronto we know
They don't get to the places we go
They don't know the Toronto that we know
As we scan the lake horizon
As we walk the streets
We've got the whole world at our feet.
They don't know……
They don't know…..
They don't know…..
They don't know the Toronto we know
A meeting place to live and grow
They don't know the Toronto that we know
They don't know the Toronto we know
Yesterday, today and tomorrow
They don't know the Toronto that we know
Lynn Harrison/David Leask
They ask me why I stayed so long
Don't you know where you belong?
They wonder why I'm still living in Toronto
They said I'd never like it here
But I know they've got the wrong idea
Cause this is my home now and I'm proud to say so
They're entitled to their opinion
It's just one point of view but then again
They don't know what I know
They don't get to the places I go
They don't know the Toronto that I know
It's not such a big and scary place
With so many different smiling faces
People on the street will stop and say hello
A city of so many neighborhoods
Growing strong doing good
Some see storms ahead but we see the rainbow
If they met us down by the waterside
They would see this town in a different light
They don't know the Toronto we know
They don't get to the places we go
They don't know the Toronto that we know
As we scan the lake horizon
As we walk the streets
We've got the whole world at our feet.
They don't know……
They don't know…..
They don't know…..
They don't know the Toronto we know
A meeting place to live and grow
They don't know the Toronto that we know
They don't know the Toronto we know
Yesterday, today and tomorrow
They don't know the Toronto that we know
Lynn: It’s always bothered me that people in other parts of Canada put Toronto down! I’ve always felt Toronto deserved better. When I first heard about the contest, I thought it would be hard to come up with an original idea. Then one evening, as I was walking through Cabbagetown, the line “They don’t know the Toronto I know” popped into my head with a little melody. I wrote a first draft and immediately thought of David. As co-writer, lead singer and producer he took it to the next level...our first collaboration and an example of real Toronto-style teamwork.
Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, David Leask is a powerful performing songwriter who has built an artistic bridge between the influences of his birthplace and the fresh possibilities of his newfound Canadian home to produce three critically-acclaimed CD's, one Juno nomination and a bag full of prestigious songwriting awards. His music explores the diverse landscapes of human emotion while combining the story-telling tradition of his homeland in his own fusion of Celtic soul and country-pop-rock. He has shared the stage with such artists as the Waterboys, the Irish Descendants, Barra MacNeils, Natalie MacMaster and Bruce Guthro at venues across the country.
www.davidleask.com
Lynn Harrison moved to Toronto from Winnipeg in 1981 and has been writing songs inspired by this city ever since. She has released four independent CDs (including “Broadview”, named for a Toronto street), has played everywhere from subway corridors to concert halls. A prolific writer and compelling performer, Lynn is known for life-affirming songs that celebrate the beauty of everyday life experience. As songwriter-in-residence for “Take5” on CIUT 89.5 fm, she’s written more than 70 new songs—many
inspired by Toronto people and events. “The Toronto We Know” is Lynn & David’s first songwriting collaboration!
www.lynnharrison.ca
www.davidleask.com
Lynn Harrison moved to Toronto from Winnipeg in 1981 and has been writing songs inspired by this city ever since. She has released four independent CDs (including “Broadview”, named for a Toronto street), has played everywhere from subway corridors to concert halls. A prolific writer and compelling performer, Lynn is known for life-affirming songs that celebrate the beauty of everyday life experience. As songwriter-in-residence for “Take5” on CIUT 89.5 fm, she’s written more than 70 new songs—many
inspired by Toronto people and events. “The Toronto We Know” is Lynn & David’s first songwriting collaboration!
www.lynnharrison.ca
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