Story Behind The Song
Took twenty years to finish. Recorded in my apartment and mixed at Westlake Studios, LA and at my apartment
Song Description
This 122-track rock anthem with orchestra, choir and ethnic instruments is nothing less than a global call to action at the grassroots level. It is a timely complement to the barrage of news items reflecting war and other social dysfunctions. The song can be heard and seen via a flash presentation at: AnthemfortheWorld.com.
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Pop - Classic, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Anxious, In High Spirits |
Subject |
World, Peace |
| Similar Artists |
Sting, Bryan Adams |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
A House Divided
music & lyric by Matthew Levine
Around the world, as we assemble
In every mosque and church and temple
We intone our dedication
To become one congregation
Now the sun of truth has risen
We will break out of this prison
God of mercy, God of thunder
Help us tear the walls asunder
No more living in a house divided lost in the dead of night
As one people we will stand united holding onto the light
One by one these chains are broken
As the word of love is spoken
From our slumber we awaken
With a faith that can't be shaken
For in our hearts there builds a fire
In our soul chants heaven's choir
Here's our moment, now or never
One for all and all together
No more living in a house divided lost in the dead of night
As one people we will stand united holding onto the light
The heavens will hail
When the day is done
And love will prevail
If it takes a million broken hearts to beat as one
No more living in a house divided lost in the dead of night
As one people we will stand united holding onto the light
© 1987-2006 M. Levine