Story Behind The Song
Post-apocalyptic view of a destroyed world. Could also apply to a ruined romantic relationship. Either way, the chorus delivers hope.
| Song Length |
4:45 |
Genre |
Rock - Indie/Low-Fi, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Nonviolent, Depressing |
Subject |
War, Courage |
| Similar Artists |
U2, Ryan Adams |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
An eagle's cry
A lone and cold goodbye
To life that is a memory
Look who we are
How could we come this far
And let it fall into debris?
We tried and we failed and
Fought and blew it away
Shangri-La's in pieces while we're fighting on our own
Shangri-La we'll build again together stone by stone
We have no choice
If we seek paradise
We can't turn back towards the black
I long to gaze
In better future days
To marvel from our highest peak
This desolation
Burns me deep in my soul
Shangri-La's in pieces while we're fighting on our own
Shangri-La we'll build again together stone by stone
Copyright ©2016 Jim Ferrie Music