Joseph Parsons - Heavens Above (Remix) Lyrics

When the waters came I was miles away
Working on a rig up in Plaquemine
They said I had no chance as if they'd seen a ghost
No man on no bridge could keep me from goin' home

Now I wonder where you are
Every living soul has a heart
We were making big waves, crashing through a hurricane

I see tear drops falling from the heavens above
I see blue skies falling from the heavens above
I see hope lost calling to the heavens above
Calling for mercy above

Well, some they took north to Monroe, some were forced to the dome
Poor old man in his shotgun shack never had a chance to go
Still we all did our best when no one came to help
We rowed all night down in the ninth keeping quiet to hear for yells

Still I wonder where you are
Every living soul has a heart
We were making big waves, crashing through a hurricane

I see tear drops falling from the heavens above
I see blue skies falling from the heavens above
I see hope lost calling to the heavens above
Calling for mercy above

The boat was filled with nine or so, gunnel to the waterline
A shot rang out in a distant crowd
Everybody's swimming, swimming for their lives

I see tear drops falling from the heavens above
I see blue skies falling from the heavens above
I see hope lost calling to the heavens above
Calling for mercy above