On Positive Change Forum, we celebrate those artists who choose to go beyond heartbreak and failed romance, creating music that uplifts, empowers, and challenges us to think deeply. While mainstream charts are often filled with songs about love’s ups and downs, a smaller yet powerful category of artists uses their music as a platform for positive change. These songwriters and singers help us find strength, unity, and hope—even in tough times.

We extend our gratitude to these artists who make the world better with every lyric and melody. Their work is a reminder that music is not just an escape—it’s a tool for transformation. One such inspiring example is the song “My brother”. Music, lyrics and vocal by Grigoris Petrakos which you can listen to here. (see lyrics in English below).

Well done to Grigoris Petrakos and all the team of artists that contributed. And let’s applaud all the artists who choose to inspire, not just entertain. After all, positive change starts with a single note.

Lyrics.

(This is a free translation and it does not follow with exactness the Greek lyrics so it can rhyme).

How can I tell you, my brother,
the young and old, on whom I lean, one another,
the artist, the waiter, the doctor too—
how can I show you the world I view?

We got you to turn off the TV screen,  
stop watching news and the fears they lean,  
then placed a phone in your hand so tight  
you’d hold it close in day or night.

They taught you history all wrong,  
and left you books you’d search for long;  
You’ve learned to just Google and agree
with those who need to be held to scrutiny.

You have a weapon, don’t forget—  
it's discernment, best tool yet.  
Don’t let them tell you to give it away  
to the experts, who’ll just lead you astray.

How can I speak, dear brother, it’s true?
No time to listen, too much to do.
They’ve thrown you into the daily grind,  
to work like a dog, keep your head down, never mind.

The world is now ruled by digits and screens;  
if you pay with cash, you're lost in the seams.  
You shop with your card, it’s quick and neat—  
but if they block it, there’s nothing to eat.

They said “Save the planet!”; you filled your place  
with paper straws in every space,  
while they are flying their jet to go to work and play,  
they are checking the CO2 of your scooter every day.

Something’s got to change, it’s true,  
people are dying—what can we do?  
Look at the kids with their hopeful sight;  
“Will you save our future, dad?” they ask each night.

Just for once,  
think of the children; give us a chance.  
We want a world that shines bright,  
to look up and see blue sky and light.

Hold your heart,
look in the children’s eyes.
We are love, we are life,
we’ll build anew a world that's right.

How can I tell you, my brother,
the young and old, on whom I lean, one another,
the artist, the waiter, the doctor too—
how can I show you the world I view?