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Where Were You
The Country Dance Kings Lyrics
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That September day?
Out in the yard with your wife and children
Or workin' on some stage in L.A.?
Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke
Risin' against that blue sky?
Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor,
Or did you just sit down and cry?
Did you weep for the children, they lost their dear loved ones,
Pray for the ones who don't know?
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below?
Did you burst out in pride for the red, white, and blue
And heroes who died just doin' what they do?
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself and what really matters?
I'm just a singer of simple songs.
I'm not a real political man.
I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you
The diff'rence in Iraq and Iran.
But I know Jesus and I talk to God,
And I remember this from when I was young:
Faith, hope, and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love.
Where were you when the world stopped turnin'
That September day?
Teachin' a class full of innocent children
Or drivin' on some cold interstate?
Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor?
In a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her?
Did you dust off that Bible at home?
Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened,
Close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you notice the sunset for the first time in ages
And speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow,
Go out and buy you a gun?
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin'
And turn on ""I Love Lucy"" reruns?
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger,
Stand in line to give your own blood?
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your fam'ly,
Thank God you had somebody to love?
I'm just a singer of simple songs.
I'm not a real political man.
I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you
The diff'rence in Iraq and Iran.
But I know Jesus and I talk to God,
And I remember this from when I was young:
Faith, hope, and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love.
I'm just a singer of simple songs.
I'm not a real political man.
I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you
The diff'rence in Iraq and Iran.
But I know Jesus and I talk to God,
And I remember this from when I was young:
Faith, hope, and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love.
And the greatest is love,
And the greatest is love.
Where were you when the world stopped turnin'
That September day?
The Country Dance Kings' song Where Were You is an emotional ballad that reflects on the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The song begins by asking where the person was when the world came to a standstill on that fateful day. It then goes on to ask how they reacted to the news of the attacks and whether they cried or felt angry, and whether they thought of their neighbors and the children who were affected. The lyrics suggested that people should respect the value of the lives that were lost that day and connect with their fellow human beings in times of crisis.
The song reminds us of the power of faith, hope, and love in the world, in times of crisis. It encourages people to turn to their loved ones for comfort and hold them tight. Additionally, it suggests that people should be grateful for having someone in their lives to love and to give thanks to God for the good things he gave us, and most importantly, for the love. The song is a poignant reminder of one of the darkest days in modern history.
Line by Line Meaning
Where were you when the world stopped turnin', That September day?
Do you remember where you were when the terrorist attacks occurred on September 11th?
Out in the yard with your wife and children Or workin' on some stage in L.A.?
Were you at home with family or working in Los Angeles?
Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke, Risin' against that blue sky?
Did you witness the black smoke rising against the once-blue sky in shock and disbelief?
Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor, Or did you just sit down and cry?
Did you scream out of anger and fear for others or just cry in response?
Did you weep for the children, they lost their dear loved ones, Pray for the ones who don't know?
Did you cry for the children who lost their loved ones and pray for those who didn't know about the tragedy?
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble And sob for the ones left below?
Did you feel happiness for those who survived the rubble and heartbreak for those who didn't?
Did you burst out in pride for the red, white, and blue And heroes who died just doin' what they do?
Did you feel proud of the country's colors and for the heroes who died while performing their duties?
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer And look at yourself and what really matters?
Did you seek answers from a higher power and reflect on your own values?
Teachin' a class full of innocent children Or drivin' on some cold interstate?
Were you teaching a classroom full of innocent children or driving alone on a cold interstate?
Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor? In a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you experience survivor's guilt and feel lonely in a crowded room?
Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her? Did you dust off that Bible at home?
Did you contact your mother and express your love to her or open your Bible at home?
Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened, Close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you struggle with acceptance, wishing it never happened, and experience insomnia?
Did you notice the sunset for the first time in ages And speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you notice the beauty of the sunset and engage 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 purchase a firearm?
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin' And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns?
Did you switch from a violent movie to a lighthearted TV show like 'I Love Lucy'?
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger, Stand in line to give your own blood?
Did you visit a church and hold hands with a stranger, waiting in line to donate your own blood?
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your fam'ly, Thank God you had somebody to love?
Did you stay at home and hold your family closely, grateful for someone to love?
But I know Jesus and I talk to God, And I remember this from when I was young: Faith, hope, and love are some good things He gave us And the greatest is love.
The singer may not be overly political but he knows the importance of faith, hope, and love, with love being the most crucial of all.
And the greatest is love, And the greatest is love.
The most powerful force in the world is love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALAN JACKSON
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