Story Behind The Song
Being wrongfully prosecuted by a tyrannical government.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saKMOO68YJA
Song Description
Being wrongfully prosecuted by a tyrannical government.
| Song Length |
3:58 |
Genre |
Country - General, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic, Troubled |
Subject |
Revolution, Civil Rights |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
They tried to bend the truth with fear
Say "stay in line, don't question here"
But oaths aren't sworn to power or pride
They're sworn to law we stand beside
[Build]
You feel the shift beneath the sound
Like something lost that must be found
[Pre-Chorus]
Not here to shout, not here to blame
Just here to call it by its name
[Chorus 1)
Wake up -- hear the warning call
Truth stands strong or it will fall
Stand up -- don't turn away
Freedom's built on what we say
Wake up -- clear and true
The line they hold is held by you
[Verse 2]
Illegal orders dressed as right
Still break apart in open light
Not left, not right -- this is the line
Where voice and courage intertwine
[Build]
You feel the weight begin to grow
The quiet truth we always know
[Pre-Chorus ]
No need for rage, no need for flame
Just steady hands that hold the frame
[Chorus 2 ]
Wake up -- hear the warning call
Truth stands strong or it will fall
Stand up -- don't turn away
Freedom's built on what we say
Wake up -- clear and true
The line they hold is held by you
[Instrumental Break]
[Bridge]
From quiet halls to open streets
The sound of change is steady feet
Not born in hate, not born in fear
But voices saying "we are here"
[Final Chorus 3]
Wake up -- hear the warning call
Truth stands strong or it will fall
Stand up -- don't turn away
Freedom's built on what we say
Wake up -- clear and true
The line they hold is held by you
[Outro]