Story Behind The Song

Inspired by the writer's work in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina

Song Description

There are trials in the present, but there is hope and a better life ahead.

Lyrics

Below the waterline, they're praying for the sunrise
Across the darkened city, waiting for the light
Perched on trees and rooftops, hear the distant cries
Above the dirty water, is it four days, is it five

But above the waterline, you'll find a brighter day
Beyond these fears and heartaches we'll see a better way
There'll come a time when we will find
That we can leave this all behind
And then I'm gonna spend my time
Above the waterline

Below the water line, they're searching for the memories
Sifting through the remnants of things that might have been
Some will cry and some will pray and some just stand in silence
Wondering if they've got the strength to start it all again

Below the waterline, we can't see the water rising
Deafened by denial, blinded to our fate
Surrounded by the warning signs that we're not recognizing
Nestled in our comfort, we'll wait till it's too late