The Fragments Of Heaven
Novi Ierusalim Lyrics

Heaven was shattered
The perfect world we imagine and hope for is destroyed and broken beyond repair.

Fell down to the ground
It crashed down, leaving us with nothing.

Burst into fragments
It was shattered into countless pieces, impossible to put back together.

And scattered all around
The pieces ended up everywhere, impossible to collect and make whole again.

The dream from on high
Our high expectations and ideals for the world we live in and the people in it.

Becomes you and I
It is up to us to create this dream in reality, and to sustain it.

As the fragments of heaven we come
We are incomplete without the vision of heaven and its promise of a better world.

And the dream from on high
Our hopes and desires for a better world, free of suffering and pain.

For a moment becomes you and I
We can create this heaven on earth together, united in our aspirations for a better world.

Eyes will be opened
We will awaken from our complacency and see the reality of the world we live in.

To look life in the face
To confront and accept the world for what it really is, instead of hiding from it.

Hearts will be lavished
We will give freely and generously of ourselves to help others.

To give a warm embrace
To offer comfort and support to those who are struggling, so that they may become whole again.

The vessels of life
Our bodies, our vessels for living in this world.

But just for a time
Our physical existence is fleeting and temporary.

Who gives men breath of life?
Who decides who lives and who dies, and why?

The fragrance of heaven
The promise of a better world, where suffering is eradicated and joy is abundant.

How do we become you and I
How can we unite and work together to bring about a better world, where everyone can flourish and live happily?