Story Behind The Song
Devastated by the events of 9/11, as so many people were, these writers spilled all their feelings into song. Wanting to help, as so many people did, they did what they felt they could do best -- help heal people's souls through the power of music.
Song Description
This song was written as a tribute to all those whose lives changed on 9/11. It is a moving piece, designed to help renew hope in people's hearts. The song's pop/r&b style appeals to all ages, and its message is felt by all who hear it.
| Song Length |
4:52 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Nonviolent |
Subject |
Prayer, Desert |
| Similar Artists |
Faith Hill, Tool |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
CAN'T BREAK OUR SPIRIT -B. Warren & A. Newett
V1:
THEY MAY HURT OUR FEELINGS
THEY MAY MAKE US BLEED
(want to replace these first two lines with:
WE WILL STOP THE HATING EVERYWHERE WE SEE)
BUT THEY CAN'T STOP THE RINGING OF THE BELLS THAT SAY WE'RE FREE
IN OUR HEARTS WE HEAR THEM
RESOUNDING FOR FREEDOM
CHORUS:
CAN'T BREAK OUR SPIRIT, CAN'T MAKE US FEAR IT
CANNOT PUSH US DOWN, WE DON'T STAND ALONE
CAN'T TAKE OUR CHOICES, CAN'T HUSH OUR VOICES
LISTEN AS WE CHEER IT, CAN'T BREAK OUR SPIRIT
V2
WE WILL HEAL THE WOUNDED
WE WILL STOP THE PAIN
AND WHEN A CRY IS SOUNDED
WE'LL BE THERE TO HELP AGAIN
FOR OUR LAND WE'LL BE STRONG
IT'S WHERE WE BELONG
CHORUS: REPEAT
BR: LIBERTY IS HERE TO STAY, IN THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE
CHORUS: REPEAT