Stranded
Jay Z featuring Bono The Edge and Rihanna Lyrics

When the sky falls and the Earth quakes
In times of disaster and chaos

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

Sak pase, my Port-Au-Princes
Greetings to my beloved Port-au-Prince

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

Our condolences as you fightin' against this
Offering sympathy and support as they face the challenges

We're right by your side while we tryin' to make sense of this
Standing together in the struggle to understand and cope with the situation

Heavenly Father help us see through these problems
Seeking divine guidance and clarity to overcome the difficulties

And for those that left accept them into your garden
Asking for those who have passed away to be welcomed into heaven

See here's my theory, the country's already starvin'
Expressing the belief that Haiti was already suffering before the disaster

So we sacrifice many to shed light on all of them
Bringing attention to the plight of the Haitian people through sacrifice

Y'all please pardon, I speak from my heart
Apologizing for any offense, speaking sincerely and passionately

It's the only way I see this tragedy befall on them
Acknowledging the tragedy that has befallen Haiti

So let's get involved with them, hand to hand with them
Encouraging active participation and support for the Haitian people

Arm to arm with them 'til they get strong again
Standing united until Haiti regains its strength

Not tomorrow
Not in the distant future

Can't wait until tomorrow
We cannot delay taking action

Haiti a mi amour
Haiti, my love

Haiti mon amour
Haiti, my love

Not gonna leave you stranded
We will not abandon you in this crisis

Learn from the past, New Orleans was flooded
Reflecting on the lessons from another natural disaster in New Orleans

So we know we just can't rely on the government
Recognizing the need for self-sufficiency instead of depending on the government

We under the rubble again, here we go rumbling when
Find ourselves trapped and in chaos again

When we gon' catch a break? My friend lost his mother and then (and then)
Expressing frustration and grief over the continuous hardships, including personal losses

Carline lost her uncles and them
Highlighting the losses suffered by individuals like Carline

Buried with no caskets, they just put covers on them
Describing the somber reality of inadequate resources for proper burials

And the tears fall but we fight back
Despite the sorrow, we remain resilient and determined

Story ain't done, it can't end like that
The narrative of Haiti is not over and should not conclude in tragedy

Nah not like this, tomorrow's survivors gonna carry on your name
Rejecting this ending, knowing that future generations will honor their legacy

You live on inside us, your memory's alive with us
Honoring the memory of those who were lost and vowing to keep their spirit alive

You inspired us, to rebuild this country, you just guide us
Drawing strength and inspiration from the resilience and determination of the Haitian people

It's not the angels that are on their way
Angelic beings are not the ones coming to help

It's not the bells of Sante Trinity
Referring to the church bells in Sante Trinity, indicating that divine intervention alone is not sufficient

The people waiting, position vacant
The people are waiting for help, but no one is stepping up

For hands to help, not just to pray
They need practical assistance, not just symbolic gestures

Haïti va s'élever
Haiti will rise

Tu vas te relever
You will stand 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 remain resilient