John Ondrasik, a/k/a Five for Fighting, has written “Can One Man Save The World,” a song in honor of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena as they lead the fight to save their homeland against the Russian invasion. With Putin’s war growing ever more satanic in its attacks against civilians, the song takes on an even greater poignancy.
Ondrasik is a master of piano-based pop/rock melody, and “Can One Man Save The World” is no exception to the rule. This song is perhaps his most hauntingly gorgeous. No mean feat for the man who’s composed “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” “100 Years,” “World,” and many, many others.
It is a simple recording, Ondrasik playing his piano. This treatment makes the song all the more powerful, showcasing his melodic and lyrical gift bringing home Zelensky’s story and heroic struggle in a way only God’s language of music can communicate.
I am unashamed to say the song moves me to tears and even more fervent prayer for Ukraine to defeat Putin’s madness. I also pray that when Ukraine’s victory is complete, Ondrasik will be able to perform the song in Kyiv for the Zelenskys and all of Ukraine.
This comedian is who?
His audience more mice than men …
This Superman Ukrainian I don’t know …The Holocaust’s Great Grandson
The West is losing an Eastern heart
Nail or carry up his cross, I don’t know …But he’s got everyone thinkin’
Yeah he’s got all of us thinkin’ …
Is it possible to save the entire world by one person?In one thousand years
Do they pronounce your name?
Oder is all this in vain
Is it possible to save the entire world by one person?Would you accept my hand
Can you please help me to stand?
Still in the end …
Is it possible to save the entire world by one person?Olena pulls Olena close to her breast
They are stabbed by the bear and devil
Is it possible to embrace the poor and help them? I don’t know …Do you still crave freedom?
Are there enough will-power and the resources to win?
What can a single candle do to illuminate the night? I don’t know …Yeah but he’s got you all thinkin’
‘Cause everyone’s thinkin’ …
Is it possible to save the entire world by one person?In one thousand years
Do they pronounce your name?
Is this all vain?
Is it possible to save the entire world by one person?Are you willing to hold my hand?
Can you please help me to stand?
Still in the end …
Is it possible to save the entire world by one person?“Am I alone in this?” he says
“Am I alone in this?” he says
Are we the only ones?In one thousand years
They will be able to recognize your name.
Is it possible to save the entire world by one person?Are you willing to hold my hand?
Can you please help me to stand?
Still in the end …
Is it possible to save the entire world by one person?Are you willing to hold my hand?
Raise up lesser men
in the end …This comedian is who?
This steel that is Ukrainian …
We die, but maybe live again …Is it possible to save the entire world by one person?
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