Story Behind The Song
This is metaphorical look at 9/11, its political aftermath and the social impact that changed our nation forever.
Song Description
A medium groove of drums, bass, acoustic guitar and organ that starts with a haunting sitar melody, reminiscent of the Middle East. The combination of organ and orchestral strings and electric guitar along with socio-political vocals reveal its prog-rock elements, but with a modern flare.
| Song Length |
4:20 |
Genre |
Rock - Progressive Rock, Jazz - Fusion |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Outraged |
Subject |
War, News |
| Similar Artists |
Genesis, Yes |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
(Tears fall from a tower)
Tears are falling down from a tower
Suddenly she's free of her power
Politicians walking out the back door
(It's in your hands)
Politicians walking out the back door
(It's in your hands)
(Flames fly from a flagpole)
Flames are flying high from a flagpole
(Lost by a people)
Immunity is lost by a people
Nobody can turn to look the other way
(It's in your hands)
Nobody can turn to look the other way
(It's in your hands)
She's falling to the ground (watch now)
It burns without a sound (watch now)
(Rain falls on a statue)
Rain is falling down on a statue
(Now free of her virtue)
Her majesty is free of her virtue
Leaders talking out the side of their mouths
(It's in your hands)
Leaders talking out the side of their mouths
(It's in your hands)
The water's flowing down (watch now)
To desecrate her crown (watch now)
The water's flowing down (watch now)
To wash away her crown (watch now)
To desecrate her crown