Straight From The Heart |
LyricsStraight from the Heart (copyright Chris Orchard 2012)Storm is past, new day shines She walks alone, kids to find She hurts so much it weighs her down She calls their names to no reply She echoes in the empty sky (Chorus) Do we still stand together in desperate times? Shoulder to shoulder on life's battle lines When disaster and rage steal our families away Are we ready to fight to keep monsters at bay? Nothing can keep us apart When we reach out straight from the heart! The house has gone, walls crashed down All around, possessions blown We're not defined by what we own She finds a family photograph The one that made the children laugh (Repeat Chorus) bridge: All alone, nowhere to go Lost beside the home she knew Before the winds came through When all is lost, something's found She kneels to pray, on hallowed ground We find our strength in darkest times One day she'll learn to live again, but only love will ease the pain (Chorus) Love one another as yourself The more you give the more you get No one can walk this world alone We're not defined by what we own |
Short Song Description: The story of a young mother trawling through the wreckage of her home after a natural disaster. Finding hope in the debris and looking to the future. She will need our help. Are we willing to give it in the age of selfishness? |
Story Behind the Song: Do we still empathise with others when they face heartbreaking tragedy. Do we realise that we are all the same and our differences are merely cosmetic? |
Lyric Credits: Chris Orchard |
Music Credits: Chris Orchard |
Producer Credits: Shane O Farrell |
Performance Credits: Chris Orchard |
Song Length: 4:39 |
Primary Genre: Folk-Contemporary |
Secondary Genre: Pop-Easy Listening |
Tempo / Feel: Other |
Lead Vocal: Mixed Vocals |
Subject Matter 1: Disasters |
Subject Matter 2: Determination |
Mood 1: Poignant |
Mood 2: Gracious |
Similar Artist 1: Bryan Adams |
Similar Artist 2: Elvis Costello |
Language: English |
Era: 2000 and later |