Survivor-Led Collaborative Project Chorus of Courage Joins Forces with Cait Alexander to Pen Dynamic Singer-Songwriter Track, "Two People," Reflecting on Violent Abuse

• LISTEN/SHARE “TWO PEOPLE” HERE •

• WATCH/SHARE THE “TWO PEOPLE” LYRIC VIDEO HERE •

Following the release of collaborative LP, Always By Your Side, in March 2024, the survivor-led Bracebridge, Ontario-based project, Chorus of Courage, is sharing new music featuring Cait Alexander.

Alexander penned “Two People” following a horrific experience where her ex-boyfriend nearly murdered her. 

This song was written immediately after the shattering of my life. Following a violent act of abuse, writing music was the only thing that made sense to me. [“Two People”] captures the entire spectrum of emotion that is often part of the abuse cycle. There's an intimacy at the start and ending of the track, and the journey within is unpredictable and layered with intention and intensity. – Cait Alexander

The stripped back piano and voice of this song relays lyrics that capture an intimacy, juxtaposed with raucous and distorted guitar which represent the extremity and chaos of an abusive pattern. 

Listen to “Two People” HERE. Watch the accompanying lyric video HERE.

The truth of you always out of reach 

I’m frozen here in disbelief 

You get high and I don’t know why  

You want to ruin me

Chorus of Courage is many things. It is a space created to hold and honour the voices and stories of survivors of violence (our storytellers). We came together as a group and became friends and allies - a supportive family. We created a home to explore some of the most difficult experiences one can imagine – a retreat - and we did it with love, music, silence, acceptance, guidance, connection, and movement, hand in hand. This project explores the entire spectrum of emotions that are felt through the unique experiences of the ones we are here to honour – our storytellers. 

The stories shared and held at our retreat were given a voice and expression through our songwriters. These songs were captured, recorded, and then sent to our allies. Our allies echoed these songs and stories with another song, written in solidarity, creating a powerful musical conversation – a call and response through music and emotion that we look forward to sharing with you all – Chorus of Courage is a fluid conversation that holds the beauty and the horrors of lived experiences– it is an attempt to find some words and meaning, together, as a collective. 

By sharing these songs of resilience and hope, we seek to inspire empathy, ignite conversations, and catalyze positive change. We aim to create a ripple effect that elevates awareness, breaks down barriers, and fosters a culture of respect and support. Together, we stand as a testament to the indomitable spirit of all voices and advocate for a world where voices are heard, honoured, and empowered.

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