Story Behind The Song
Wrtten in response to the New Orleans Hurricane tragedy. Recorded in NZ featuring some of New Zealands and USAs most talented musicians. A percentage of profits from this single will go the Red Cross and their relief efforts around the world.
Song Description
Wrtten in response to the New Orleans Hurricane tragedy. Recorded in NZ featuring some of New Zealands and USAs most talented musicians. A percentage of profits from this single will go the Red Cross and their relief efforts around the world.
| Song Length |
3:23 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Roots/Rock n' Roll |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Mood |
Exultant, Cross |
| Subject |
City, Encouragement |
Similar Artists |
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Rolling Stones |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
People of New Orleans (Raise your head)
© 2005 Aaron Irving
New Orleans under water
There?s a blind man lookin? for his daughter
But she?s been lost to the murky depths
Another old woman dies
With a million people crying
All these tears are gonna make the water rise again.
Where was the National guard?
Somewhere in Iraq
Mr Bush you know this ain?t no time for games
These are your people dying
Down on their knees and crying
You ought to hide your head in shame.
Chorus
People of New Orleans
People of New Orleans
People of New Orleans raise your head
People of New Orleans
People of New Orleans
New Orleans raise your head
Raise your head
Guitar solo
Chorus
Piano solo
Down on Bourbon Street
The cops and Mr. Davis meet
But he?s just another drunk old man
The cops want to take him down
But before he hits the ground
He feels everyone of those punches land
In the city of New Orleans
Music spills into the streets
Still standing after the hurricane
Now it?s time to come together
With your sister and your brother
And help your city
Rise again
Chorus