Story Behind The Song
Inspired by the attacks on 9/11/2001.
Song Description
Wrote immediately following 9/11/2001 & how it changed our entire way of life. It tells how "we the people" must 'stand behind' our country as it's our responsibility & the military going off to war to protect our freedoms.
| Song Length |
5:15 |
Genre |
Unique - Patriotic, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Pride, Patriotic |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
The Promise
Lyrics & Music by Phil Seagran
You stand at the open door
And watch me walk away
To a place I?ve never been
With a promise I must keep
With a tear, you wave good-bye
I salute you with a smile
And blow you a kiss
Leaving dreams at our doorstep
Chorus:
When darkness falls upon the land
And Miss Liberty wipes away her tears
When the eagle cries in skies above
I know I?ll keep my promise
To protect her & to guide her through
We see, but we don?t believe
I don?t even know your name
A stranger yesterday
With a glance we walked away
With one moment in time we knew
Together we?d get through
To stand proud & to stand tall
United to the call
Chorus
When darkness falls upon the land
And Miss Liberty wipes away her tears
When the eagle cries in skies above
I know I?ll keep my promise
To protect her & to guide her ?
Bridge:
The world keeps on turning
And life goes on & on
To never forget?
Our sisters & brothers?
To always remember
Abbreviated Chorus (instrumental)
Chorus:
And when darkness falls upon the land
And Miss Liberty wipes away her tears
And the eagle cries in skies above
I know we?ll keep our promise
To stand beside here & guide her through