Story Behind The Song

The Chinese instrument, erhu, is played by renowned artist Ma Xiao Hui(Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon). America & China uniting musically....

Song Description

Ma Xiao Hui plays erhu(Chinese violin) with American jazz musicians.....symbolizing world unity in the wake of 9/11!

Lyrics

THE DAY THE WORLD CAME TOGETHER
(9/11/2001)

music by: Keith Williams
words by: Phil Morrison


It's morning time in Georgia - time to start the day
It rained last night the ground was wet - the sky a cloudy grey
Glancing at the TV news - to see what's goin' on
That's when I first became aware - something was very wrong


The TV man was talking fast - excitement in his voice
His pitch was high and very loud - as if he had no choice
Describing scenes in disbelief - somewhere in New York City
When planes flew into buildings - by men who showed no pity


THIS IS THE DAY WE'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER
AMERICA ... STRUCK ... BY TERROR
IT HAPPENED TUESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER
BUT.... THAT'S WHEN THE WORLD CAME TOGETHER


Grief and horror all around - how could they be so cruel
The planes were filled with passengers - and also filled with fuel
Suddenly the buildings fell & smoke was rising high
To carry those who were inside back to their home in the sky

Now that this tragedy's over - the question is "what should we do?"
We've tried that same old game before - "you hit me, then I'll hit you"
But what we need now is deeper - our spirit must be touched
To end this vicious cycle - which we all want so much


THIS IS THE DAY WE'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER
AMERICA.... STRUCK.... BY TERROR
IT HAPPENED TUESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER
BUT THAT'S WHEN THE WORLD CAME TOGETHER


We spend so much for armaments - missiles, tanks & bombs
With all the hunger in the world - you know there's something wrong
**We fight for our religion -'cause we claim it's right
**While innocent people suffer & die - is this what God would really like?

We must be more objective- listen to every position
There are so many perspectives - within the human condition
Assemble leaders the world can trust - men and women who.....
Guided by their conscience - will show us what to do


THIS IS THE DAY WE'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER
AMERICA.... STRUCK ....BY TERROR
IT HAPPENED TUESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER
BUT THAT'S WHEN THE WORLD CAME TOGETHER

(c)2001 keith williams/phil morrison



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