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Voices That Care
Studio 99 Lyrics
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Can′t help but wonder why
You're so far away
There, you had to take a stand
In someone else′s land
Life can be so strange
To either win or lose
That we could find a way
But I won't turn my back again
Your honor I'll defend
So hurry home, till then
Stand tall, stand proud!
Voices that care are crying out loud
And when you close your eyes tonight
Feel in your heart how our love burns bright
I′m not here to justify the cause
Or to count up all the loss
That′s all been done before
I just can't let you feel alone
When there′s so much love at home
We're sending out to you
All the courage that you′ve known
The bravery you've shown
Clearly light the way
We pray to make the future bright
To make the wrong things right
Right or wrong
We′re all praying you remain strong
That's why we're all here and singing along
Stand tall, stand proud!
Voices that care are crying out loud
And when you close your eyes tonight
Feel in your heart how our love burns bright
You are the voice
You are the light
Stand tall, stand proud!
Voices that care are crying out loud
And when you close your eyes tonight
Feel in your heart how our love burns bright
Stand tall, stand proud!
Voices that care are crying out loud
And when you close your eyes tonight
Feel in your heart how our love burns bright
The lyrics to Studio 99's song "Voices That Care" express a message of support and encouragement to those who are serving their country in a time of conflict. The opening lines describe the fear and anxiety that can come with being far away from home and facing danger, but the song quickly turns to a more uplifting tone, urging the listener to "stand tall, stand proud" and reminding them that they are part of a community of people who care deeply about them. The refrain repeats the phrase "voices that care" as a way of emphasizing the idea that even though the listener may be far away from loved ones, they are not alone.
The verses of the song express a sense of shared responsibility and solidarity among those who are part of a larger community. The lyrics suggest that the listener is not solely responsible for their own success or failure, but is part of a larger group that is working together to achieve a common goal. The song concludes with a declaration that the listener is not just a passive recipient of support, but is an active participant in creating a better future: "You are the voice, you are the light."
Overall, the lyrics to "Voices That Care" express a powerful sense of compassion and connection between people who are united by a common cause. The song encourages the listener to find strength and hope in the knowledge that they are part of a larger community, and to draw on that sense of connection to overcome the challenges they face.
Line by Line Meaning
Lonely fear lights up the sky
The feeling of being alone and frightened like a light illuminating the dark sky.
Can't help but wonder why
Feeling confused and unable to explain why things have happened this way.
You're so far away
Being separated by distance and unable to connect or be together.
There, you had to take a stand
Being forced to make a difficult decision and take a position.
In someone else's land
Being in a place that is not familiar or native.
Life can be so strange
Expressing how weird and unpredictable life can be.
I wish we never had to choose
Wishing that in situations like this, there was no need for making a decision.
To either win or lose
The difficult decision between succeeding or failing.
That we could find a way
Hoping for a solution to the problem at hand.
But I won't turn my back again
I will not abandon or ignore you.
Your honor I'll defend
I will always support and value your dignity.
So hurry home, till then
Urging you to return as soon as possible.
Stand tall, stand proud!
Be confident and show strength!
Voices that care are crying out loud
People who care are expressing their concern in a powerful way.
And when you close your eyes tonight
Before you sleep, imagine and feel this.
Feel in your heart how our love burns bright
Experience the intensity of our deep love for you.
I'm not here to justify the cause
I'm not trying to explain why things are happening.
Or to count up all the loss
I'm not trying to measure the extent of the suffering.
That's all been done before
Others have already analyzed and quantified these aspects.
I just can't let you feel alone
I can't allow you to feel isolated or unsupported.
When there's so much love at home
Because there's so much affection and care waiting for you to return.
We're sending out to you
We're transmitting to you.
All the courage that you've known
We're reminding you of all the bravery you possess.
The bravery you've shown
Recognizing the valor you have displayed in the past.
Clearly light the way
Serve as a clear indication of how to proceed or behave.
We pray to make the future bright
We beseech for a great future.
To make the wrong things right
To correct the things that have gone wrong.
Right or wrong
Regardless of whether it's ethically right or not.
We're all praying you remain strong
We all appeal for you to stay strong.
That's why we're all here and singing along
This is the reason we are all assembled here and singing together.
You are the voice
You are the one whose voice needs to be heard.
You are the light
You are the one who shines the brightest among all of us.
Stand tall, stand proud!
Demonstrate your pride and esteem!
Voices that care are crying out loud
Those who worry and love you are speaking passionately in your favor.
And when you close your eyes tonight
Brace yourself before you go to sleep.
Feel in your heart how our love burns bright
Imagine the immense love we have for you in your chest.
Stand tall, stand proud!
Have courage and dignity within yourself.
Voices that care are crying out loud
The people who care about you want you to feel their energy.
And when you close your eyes tonight
As you go to sleep tonight.
Feel in your heart how our love burns bright
Remember and feel our love as a source of strength.
Writer(s): David Walter Foster, Peter P. Cetera, Linda Thompson
Contributed by Adrian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.