Home of the Brave
Toto Lyrics


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Every thing's gonna be alright boys, help is on the way
Hold your head up high now, there's no need to cry now
We're not running anymore

Leave the politics behind boys, they're not working anymore
There's so much more at stake here, it's make or break here
Haven't we been here before - tell me what we're waiting for
[Chorus:]

You gotta remember, you don't have to be afraid
You still have the freedom to learn, and say what you want to say
You gotta remember, don't let 'em take away
The land we call the home of the brave

Who sings the song of the people, you don't hear it anymore
I heard it late last summer, to the beat of a different drummer
It never sounded quite like that before

So you're trying to shake this feeling, that trouble's right outside the door




You lie awake each dark night, like a time bomb wound up too tight
A storm in waiting, just offshore - tell me what we're waiting for

Overall Meaning

In Toto's song "Home of the Brave," the lyrics speak to the current state of society and the country's political atmosphere. The song is a call to action for people to rise up and speak out against the government's policies that are not working anymore. The lyrics explain that help is on the way, and there is no need to cry. It encourages listeners to leave the politics behind as there is so much more at stake here, and it is make or break here.


The song also talks about remembering not to be afraid and to exercise your freedom of thoughts and words. The lyrics ask listeners not to let the government take away the land they call home and call "home of the brave." The song talks about the importance of singing the song of the people, which has been lost in society lately. The lyrics explain that people should not feel trouble is right outside the door and instead take action and make a change. In conclusion, the song urges people to take a stand and make their voices heard to restore the country's democracy.


Line by Line Meaning

Every thing's gonna be alright boys, help is on the way
Do not worry, help is coming.


Hold your head up high now, there's no need to cry now
Be strong and do not show weakness.


We're not running anymore
Do not flee from danger.


Leave the politics behind boys, they're not working anymore
Forget about political disagreements, they are not helpful.


There's so much more at stake here, it's make or break here
The situation is important and decisive.


Haven't we been here before - tell me what we're waiting for
We have faced this before. Time to take action now.


[Chorus:] You gotta remember, you don't have to be afraid You still have the freedom to learn, and say what you want to say You gotta remember, don't let 'em take away The land we call the home of the brave
Do not be afraid to speak your mind and stand up for your freedom and country.


Who sings the song of the people, you don't hear it anymore
The voice of the people is silent.


I heard it late last summer, to the beat of a different drummer It never sounded quite like that before
A new voice is rising and it sounds different but refreshing.


So you're trying to shake this feeling, that trouble's right outside the door You lie awake each dark night, like a time bomb wound up too tight A storm in waiting, just offshore - tell me what we're waiting for
The threat of danger is real and imminent. It's time to act before it's too late.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN LEE LUKATHER, DAVID PAICH, JIMMY WEBB, JOSEPH WILLIAM

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