Where Were You
Scotty McCreery Lyrics

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Where were you when the tragic event of September 11, 2001 happened?

Were you in the yard with you wife and children or working on some stage in LA?
Were you spending time with your loved ones or busy with work in a different location?

Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke rising against that blue sky?
Did you witness the horrifying sight of the smoke and fire from the collapsing buildings in shock?

Did you shout out in anger in fear for your neighbor or did you just sit down and cry?
Were you overwhelmed with anger and fear for your fellow human beings, or were you filled with sadness and grief and just cried?

Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones and pray for the ones who don't know?
Did you feel sorrow for the innocent children who lost loved ones and pray for those who didn't know what was happening?

Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble and sob for the ones left below?
Did you feel admiration for the people who survived and made it out of the debris, and feel sad for those who didn't?

Did you burst out with pride for the red white and blue, the heroes who died just doing what they do?
Did you feel proud of the patriotism displayed by those who died, doing their jobs and serving their country on that day?

Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer and look at yourself and what really matters?
Did you question the heavens for an explanation and take stock of what is truly important in life?

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I am a humble singer who sings simplistic songs.

I'm not a real political man
I am not a politician or one who is well-versed in politics.

I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference in Iraq and Iran
I watch the news, but I don't feel comfortable commenting on political issues that I don't fully understand, such as the differences between Iraq and Iran.

But I know Jesus and I talk to God
However, I am a faithful person and rely on my relationship with Jesus and communication with God in times of need.

And I remember this from when I was young
From a young age, I learned the importance of faith, hope, and love.

Faith, hope and love are some good things he gave us
Faith, hope, and love are valuable gifts bestowed upon us.

But the greatest is love
And out of these three, love is the paramount.

Teaching a class full of innocent children or driving down some cold interstate
Were you in the middle of teaching a class of young and innocent minds, or driving down a solitary and cold highway?

Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor? In a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you experience feelings of guilt for surviving while others didn't, and in a busy room did you still feel isolated?

Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her? Did you dust off that bible at home?
Did you reach out to your loved ones and express your affection, and did you seek solace and guidance in religious scripture during this difficult time?

Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened, close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you try to will it out of existence through sheer force of hope, or did you find it hard to sleep and dreaded confronting reality?

Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages, speak with some stranger on the street?
Did you find yourself appreciating the beauty of a sunset for the first time in a long while, or engaging in conversation with a stranger on the street?

Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow, go out and buy you a gun?
Did you contemplate the future and what it held, or feel compelled to arm yourself with a firearm?

Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching and turn on 'I Love Lucy' re-runs?
Did you shift your entertainment tastes from violent shows to more lighthearted and comedic programming?

Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers, stand in line and give your own blood?
Did you seek comfort and connection with strangers through prayer and church attendance or donate blood to help those in need?

Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family, thank God you had somebody to love?
Did you choose to remain at home, embracing your loved ones and feeling grateful to have someone to cherish and care for?

I'm just a singer of simple songs
Once again, I am simply a humble singer who creates uncomplicated music.

I'm not a real political man
And, as previously stated, I'm not well-versed in politics.

I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference in Iraq and Iran
Although I watch the news, I don't feel like I could explain the intricacies of geographic and political differences between Iraq and Iran.

But I know Jesus and I talk to God
However, my faith remains strong, and I rely on my ability to communicate with God.

And I remember this from when I was young
I once again emphasize that I learned the value of faith, hope, and love from a young age.

Faith, hope and love are some good things he gave us
These are powerful and positive qualities that have been granted to us.

But the greatest is love
But above all, love is the most important of these.

But the greatest is love
Love reigns supreme above all things.