I have my mother′s dreams Show Can nobody save us? Help is on the way Five thousand feet below She says that's the shoreline Help is on the way Right here, right here Choking on the black gold Help is on the way We were told just to sit tight Help is on the way Writer(s): Brandon Barnes, Timothy Mcilrath, Joseph Principe, Zach Blair Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
Rise AgainstAbout Help Is on the Way"Help Is on the Way" is a song by American rock band Rise Against, featured on their sixth studio album Endgame (2011). Inspired by lead vocalist Tim McIlrath's visit to New Orleans, the song is about the slow response time for aid to disaster stricken areas. It incorporates elements of punk rock and melodic hardcore, with lyrics that allude to Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. "Help Is on the Way" premiered on KROQ-FM on January 17, 2011, and was later released as Endgame's lead single on January 25. "Help Is on the Way" polarized critics, with some praising its lyrics and song structure, while others criticized it for being bland and repetitive. Despite the mixed reception, it remains one of the band's highest charting singles to date. It peaked at eighty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100, and reached number two on the Hot Rock Songs chart. The accompanying music video depicts an African-American family, as they attempt to escape increasing floodwater levels that engulf their neighborhood. more » Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great SingerI have my mother's dreams I have my father's eyes You can't take that from me Just go ahead and try The crescent city sleeps While giants in the sky Preparing to unleash Let loose a mighty cry Can nobody save us? Will anyone try? The bayou is burning The cypress has died And all along they're saying Help is on the way (They said they said) Help is on the way (They said they said) One by land, two by sea, right there in front of me Help is on the way Five thousand feet below As black smoke engulfs the sky The ocean floor explodes Eleven mothers cry My bones all resonate A burning lullaby You can't take that from me Just go ahead and try She says that's a shoreline With hands in the air Her words pierce the dark night Does anyone care? And all along can say it Help is on the way (They said they said) Help is on the way (They said they said) Hold my hand, to help see, right there in front of me Help is on the way Right here Right here Right here Right here Right here Right here Choking on the black gold Upon which we here rely We keep axes in the attic To see cameras in the sky Help is on the way (They said they said) Help is on the way (They said they said) We were told, just to sit tight 'Cause somebody will soon arrive Help is on the way They never came They never came Help is on the way (They said they said) Help is on the way (They said they said) One by land, two by sea, right there in front of me Help is on the way On the way Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great SingerRise AgainstRise Against is an American punk band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in December 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Zach Blair (lead guitar, backing vocals), Joe Principe (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Brandon Barnes (drums, percussion). more » (1 fan) Written by: BRANDON BARNES, JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH, ZACH BLAIR Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind |