Stranded
A-Z Lyrics

When the sky falls and the Earth quakes
In times of extreme hardship and disaster

We gon' put this back together, we won't break
We will come together and rebuild, remaining resilient

Sak pase, my Port-Au-Princes
Greetings, my people in Port-Au-Prince (capital of Haiti)

My Haitian Gods and all of my princesses
Referring to the strength and resilience of the Haitian people

Our condolences as you fightin' against this
We offer our heartfelt condolences as you face this struggle

We're right by your side while we tryin' to make sense of this
We stand with you and together we try to understand this situation

Heavenly Father help us see through these problems
Requesting guidance and support from a higher power

And for those that left accept them into your garden
Praying for the souls of those who have passed away

See here's my theory, the country's already starvin'
Expressing the belief that the country was already in a state of struggle

So we sacrifice many to shed light on all of them
Drawing attention to the hardships by sacrificing ourselves

Y'all please pardon, I speak from my heart
I ask for forgiveness as I speak honestly and sincerely

It's the only way I see this tragedy befall on them
Expressing that speaking honestly is essential to understand the tragedy

So let's get involved with them, hand to hand with them
Let's actively engage and support them, working together

Arm to arm with them 'til they get strong again
Supporting them physically and emotionally until they regain strength

Learn from the past, New Orleans was flooded
Drawing a parallel with the devastating hurricane in New Orleans

So we know we just can't rely on the government
Realizing that depending solely on the government is not enough

We under the rubble again, here we go rumbling when
Facing the aftermath of destruction once again and preparing to rebuild

When we gon' catch a break? My friend lost his mother and then
Questioning when they will find relief, while acknowledging personal loss

Buried with no caskets, they just put covers on them
Highlighting the lack of resources and proper burials

And the tears fall but we fight back
Despite the sadness, they refuse to give up and continue their fight

Story ain't done, it can't end like that
Believing that their story is not over and won't conclude in despair

Nah not like this, tomorrow's survivors gonna carry on your name
Rejecting the idea of a bleak ending, future generations will honor their memory

You live on inside us, your memory's alive with us
Their memory remains and continues to inspire and motivate

You inspired us, to rebuild this country, you just guide us
Taking inspiration from those who were lost to rebuild the nation

It's not the angels that are on their way
Not relying on divine intervention or supernatural beings

It's not the bells of Sante Trinity
Not waiting for religious symbols or traditional customs

The people waiting, position vacant
The people are waiting, eager for help and support

For hands to help, not just to pray
Seeking practical assistance rather than just prayers

Haïti va s'élever
Haiti will rise

Tu vas te relever
You will get up

Nous nous éléverons
We will rise

Ensemble, ensemble, ensemble
Together, together, together

We gon' put this back together we won't break
We will rebuild and not be defeated