tvandang - Rise Up America Lyrics

Oh how we've fallen can't you see?
A nation once proud no longer free
We turn a blind eye while storms sweep through
But the greatest storm lies deep in me and you

We've watched the winds tear homes apart
Yet our silence is breaking hearts
Leaders speak but we feel betrayed
Promises of hope but hope's delayed
Billions sent across distant seas
While we cry out on wounded knees
Our voices drowned in the flood of lies
But the spirit of freedom never dies

Rise up America it's time to stand
Lift your voice and take command
Our forefathers bled for this sacred land
Don't let their dream slip through your hand
Oh rise up and don't look away
Fight for your future make a way
Together we'll be heard we'll say
We won't let this freedom fade today

The streets are filled with faces unknown
Cities overflow but hearts feel alone
We're pushed aside forgotten ignored
While others feast we can't afford
The cries of justice have grown so faint
But we still believe though weary we ain't
The battlefield's not across the seas
It's here at home with you and me

They say we're divided they say we're weak
But united in truth the future we seek
The storms of today can't silence our song
If we stand for what's right we'll right the wrong
Yes vote for the change stand for the truth
For every heart for every youth
The power's in our hands it's in our say
We can turn the tide we can find the way

Rise up America it's time to stand
Lift your voice and take command
Our forefathers bled for this sacred land
Don't let their dream slip through your hand
Oh rise up and don't look away
Fight for your future make a way
Together we'll be heard we'll say
We won't let this freedom fade today

We won't let this freedom fade away...
Stand up stand tall... it starts today