Can we wish happiness to the people we dislike? (And So We Bless)

What if the most radical thing we could do right now is wish the best for the people we disagree with the most? "And So We Bless" is not a religious hymn, nor is it a sermon. It’s a secular prayer for a polarized world. It explores the uncomfortable but transformative practice of extending goodwill beyond our own echo chambers. From the lonely billionaire to the mother working a double shift, from the people we block online to the ecosystems we’ve neglected—this song is a reminder of our shared, undeniable connection. Blending warm pop-hip-hop, intimate vocals, and an uplifting gospel choir, this track invites you to take a breath, drop the defenses, and look at the world through a lens of radical empathy. It’s not about being naive; it’s about choosing to care in a heavy world. If this message resonates with you, let me know in the comments below: How do you find common ground when the world feels divided? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if this brought a little peace to your day. Welcome to NOTMINDmusic. 🎵 Listen with headphones for the best experience. Lyrics: Oh Yeah And so we bless Not as a god— As one of us May the fighter catch a breath, may the doubter dream May the winner learn to lose, may the loser lead May the loneliest voice find a listening ear May the angriest heart find a quiet clear year May the baby born tonight in a crowded room Have the same open sky as the richest heir's bloom May the ones I argue with, the ones I block Still wake up with a chance, still hold what they got You can call my views all wrong, that's fair I won't wish the rain on you from up there You can vote against every hope I hold I still hope the road gives your family gold For the hungry, for the full, for the ones in between For the strongest, for the scared, for the souls unseen For the ones who hurt me bad, put 'em to the test Wish 'em all the best— And so we bless Every person on this earth, no conditions, no debt And so we bless Every language, every color that we've never met And so we bless Every forest, every reef, every beast we forget May the whole world do a little better And so we bless Bless the mother on the bus with a double shift Bless the lonely billionaire who lost the gift Bless the prisoner with a calendar of grey Bless the guard who goes home and can't feel okay Bless the kid who hides, bless the ones who stare Bless them both 'cause heaviness goes everywhere Bless the river that we named, bless the one we drained Bless what's left, bless the seeds that remain May the oceans cool, may the seasons mend May the last wild herd keep a place to extend May our nieces see a glacier, see a bee May we leave a world behind worth believing For the faithful, for the free, for the ones in-between For the bitter, for the kind, for the in-between teams For the people that I curse, I'll do no less Wish 'em all success— And so we bless Every person on this earth, no conditions, no debt And so we bless Every language, every color that we've never met And so we bless Every forest, every reef, every beast we forget May the whole world do a little better Listen— Not a sermon, not a psalm, not a chosen few Just a habit we could build when the news gets blue I know people I despise, I ain't lyin' to you Still I wouldn't watch their boat capsize, that's true 'Cause a heart that only loves the ones it likes Is a garden with a fence and a row of spikes I want better for the world, and the world is wide It includes the ones who take the other side So may the ocean fill, may the deserts shrink May the salmon make it back without us thinking May the leaders age into some humility May the rest of us remember we're one community And so we bless Every stranger, every friend, every foe, every guest And so we bless Every heartbeat on this planet doing its best And so we bless Every tree, every tide, every nest May tomorrow be kinder And so we bless For the ones who pray For the ones who don't For the ones who stay For the ones who won't For the ground we walk For the air we share Not because we're good— Because we care And so we bless And so we bless And so we bless All of us.