We Are More by Shane Koyczan

Celebrate Canada and the spirit of the Games, with Canadian slam poet Shane Koyczan's tribute, We Are More.

To listen to the full poem or read the lyrics, please visit http://caen.canada.travel/we-are-more

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[seizetheday224]

This poem took my breath away during the opening ceremony.

[asp1007]

seriously? ... take the time to give it a serious listen. He points out fundamental differences between Canadians and the rest of the world. That we aren't definable in a beer commercial, that we range from 'greasy spoon diners' to 'healthy living cafes' That we're conscious of a generation beyond our own and preservation. As for your comment about how trivial 'please' and 'thank you' are: Take the time to travel... seriously Canadians are loved throughout the world for that reason.

[adamson lion]

it is really inspirational

[Andrew Grierson]

People who are actually bashing this poem need to listen to it more then once. Everything he says about all the "please and thank you" and shit is specified as "what you might think" His message is that "we are more than what you think we are" So to anyone who is just bashing the poetry and Canada itself are just examples of why he is trying to get his message across. Canada is more than what you think it is.

[KierraMckay]

Let me just say, a year before the Olympics I moved to America. I was in highschool. I missed it so much, and felt like I missed so much. But when I heard this poem, I cried. So beautiful. I'm not an emotional person, but this touch my heart. Lovely job Shane :)

[lorainedecaro]

Nice video, very interesting! thanks for sharing, god bless!

[reallysurreal]

Put out some healing power to Shane..he has been in an accident of some sort! Not a happy Canada Day for him..he is glad to be alive though!

[Waqcku]

eh?

[Noor A]

"We are the colours of Chinatown and the cofy of little Italy"

Amazing.

[TubeSecurity]

"We are the surprise that the world has in store for you"....Canada goose-bumps.....and yes,....those are Canadian, too.

[TubeSecurity]

"We are the surprise that the world has in store for you"....goose-bumps.....and yes,....those are Canadian, too.

[Amanda Marie]

Canuck