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