The Day That They Came

Story Behind The Song

I went to Auschwitz in 2007 to see for myself what went on there. This song is a result of that trip.

Song Description

Song about the plight of the jews during the 2nd world war. The lyrics centre around the journey by train to the camps and the subsequent disembarkation at the destination.

Song Length 4:50 Genre Unique - Soundtracks, Pop - Religious
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Poignant, Moving Subject Fear, Ghetto, Barrio
Language English Era 1940 - 1949

Lyrics

Mama can you open the door, I can't see my friends anymore and I'm
Scared and afraid of the dark, oh mama,
Hold me in your arms like before

So many people all in one place, I wish I knew that look on your face
I've never seen that look in your eyes Mama,
I can read the fear in your face

On the day that they came, the sun was shining,
On the day that they came, people weren't crying
On the day that they came, our lives changed for evermore

Why did they tell us a lie and why do all the mothers cry?
The men are so mean to us now, I wonder
What they'll do to us and why

Where are our possessions now? I want to brush my hair, but how?
Mama tells me things will be fine, oh mama,
What is my identity now?

On the day that they came, the sun was shining,
On the day that they came, people weren't crying
On the day that they came, our lives changed for evermore

Mama don't you let me go, I've seen the eyes of those men
Papa will you hold me tight, I want to be lost
In those eyes, Papa, no

On the day that they came, the sun was shining,
On the day that they came, people weren't crying
On the day that they came, our lives changed for evermore

On the day that they came, the sun was shining,
On the day that they came, people weren't crying
On the day that they came, our lives changed for evermore

Lovely piece!I can hear this in the movie "Love Story" LC Team

nice solid piece of work. Good lead vocal. Nice melody

Very beautiful touching song. Reminds me of Nick Kershov. Great production, beautiful pleasant voice!

The recording quality is very good.

Nice piece, Would make agood soundtrack

The song creates a very nice melancholic mood. I like the way the E-Piano harmoinizes with the vocals.
The vocals also are sung very well.
The song would fit perfectly into a movie, but it also would work well as a single pop song.
I could also imagine it as a part of a bigger work such as a musical, or something like that.

Really really good, I like it all,vocals,instrumentation, makes a change to hear a good melody and a good hook and nice use of chord structure.

Beautiful music and heartfelt vocals. Could be used in a film scene.

I listened to this song 3 times, as I wanted to really take it in. The lyrics are strong, and very heartbreaking. And yes... I had tears in my eyes. Memorable, and haunting hook. The lead vocal tone is beautiful, and heartfelt, and was perfect for this song. The production, and mix are full, balanced and it sounds great. The whistling at the beginning, reminded me of one of my favorite artists.....LP

I like the introduction and the sound of the drums. I also like the lead vocals and the sound effects.

Generally good. Well presented.

I can certainly understand your reasons behind this song. The Day that they Came ... very sobering to come to realize what people had to suffer through compared to how easy we have it today. I seriously cannot get enough of your music! Your vocals are always great, but I am totally in love with your style of music and the amount of details you add to give it a truly authentic 80's and 90's feel. This song goes high on the list of your best tracks near 'Film Score Idea' and 'Shoot the Breeze.' Perfect performance as always, Nigel.

Very nice son... instrumentation was very nice, specifically the drums and lead vocal

Smooth and easy. Nice vocals sit on the finely played backing instrumental tracks just right. Has a sound that is reminiscent of some stylings from the past with modern production techniques, a nice blend that works well here. Bravo!

Vocals smooth really nice.

I liked the alt. Rock sound of this song. I could see it being used in a movie scene. I liked the sound of your voice, you sang it very well.It was different, so I liked it.

The vocal pitch is very clear and regular. The harmonies were nice when they appeared.

Lyrics Nigel Barrett Music Nigel Barrett
Producer Nigel Barrett Publisher Nigel Barrett
Performance Nigel Barrett Label Nigel Barrett
This track is on 4 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Ronald Arduini Great Arrangement 1/29/2019
Ronald Arduini Unique is good 1/29/2019
Ronald Arduini Lyrically touching songs 1/29/2019
Felice Kaye-Cooper / Songwriter Mama Needs A New Tiara 10/1/2009

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