Stranded
Jay-Z Bono The Edge Rihanna Lyrics

When the sky falls and the Earth quakes
In times of crisis and disaster, despite the chaos and destruction, we will come together and rebuild.

We gon put this back together
We will work tirelessly to restore what was lost and rebuild what was destroyed.

We won't break
No matter how difficult the road ahead may be, we will persevere and be resilient in the face of adversity.

Sa Pa Se, my Port-Au-Princes
Greetings to my beloved Haitian people, specifically those in Port-au-Prince who have been greatly affected by this disaster.

My Haitian Gods and all of my Princesses
Acknowledging the strength and resilience of the Haitian people, despite being forced to endure a disaster of this magnitude.

Our condolences as you fightin' against this
Offering heartfelt sympathy to those who have lost loved ones and are battling to overcome the disaster's aftermath.

We're right by your side as we tryin' to make sense of this
Offering support, both emotionally and physically, to those affected as we try to make sense of this tragedy.

Heavenly father help us see through these problems
Asking for divine intervention and guidance in navigating through the challenges and problems caused by this disaster.

And for those that's left accept them into your garden
Asking for acceptance and peace for those who have tragically lost their lives, and for those who remain, asking for them to be cared for and protected.

So here's my theory, the country's already starvin'
Highlighting the pre-existing issues and struggles faced by Haiti, including poverty and limited resources, that were only exacerbated by this disaster.

So we sacrificed many to shed light on all of them
In order to bring attention to the issues and struggles Haiti faces, we are dedicating our resources and attention to help and support the Haitian people.

God please pardon, I speak from my heart
Asking for forgiveness and guidance from a higher power, and acknowledging that the words being spoken are genuine and heartfelt.

Its the only way I see this tragedy befall on them
Believing that the only way to understand the full impact of this disaster is to genuinely empathize with those directly affected and offer support in any way possible.

So lets get involved with them, hand to hand with them
Advocating for active participation and collaboration with Haitian people, to truly understand their needs and to work alongside them towards recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Arm to arm with them til they get strong again
Promising to stand alongside and support the Haitian people until they have regained their strength and resilience, and are able to carry on without external aid.

Learn from the past, New Orleans was flooded
Looking back at past disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina's impact on New Orleans, as an example of how the government and communities can learn from their mistakes and better respond to disaster situations.

So we know we just can't rely on the government
Acknowledging the limitations and shortcomings of government responses to disasters, and calling for active participation and support from communities and individuals to aid in recovery efforts.

We under the rubble again, here we go rumbling when
Despite facing yet another disaster, the Haitian people are constantly fighting and persisting towards recovery and rebuilding.

When we gon catch a break, my friend lost his mother and then
Reflecting on the constant challenges and tragedies faced by individuals in Haiti, including personal losses and grief.

Buried with no caskets, they just put covers on them
Highlighting the dire circumstances faced by those directly impacted by the disaster, including the lack of resources and support, as well as the limited capacity to deal with the overwhelming number of fatalities.

You live on inside us, your memory's alive with us
Honoring and remembering those who have tragically passed, and acknowledging that their legacies and memories live on and inspire ongoing efforts towards recovery and rebuilding.

It's not the angels that are on their way
Acknowledging that it is not divine or external intervention that will aid in recovery efforts, but rather the active participation and support of individuals and communities.

It's not the bells of Sante Trinity
Referencing the famous cathedral in Haiti as a symbol of the country's rich culture and history, but acknowledging that traditional symbols and rituals alone will not aid in recovery efforts.

The people waiting, position vacant
Highlighting the dire need for active participation, support, and aid from communities and individuals, rather than waiting for external intervention or solutions.

For hands to help, not just to pray
Emphasizing the need for concrete, tangible action and support, rather than simply prayer or wishing for aid.

Haiti va s'elever, Tu vas te relever, Nous nous eleverons ensemble.
Haiti will rise up, you will recover, and we will all rise up together - a message of hope and solidarity for the Haitian people.

We gon put this back together we won't break
Reiterating that despite the challenges and difficulties faced, the Haitian people will persevere and continue rebuilding until they have regained their strength and resilience.