Story Behind The Song
Written two weeks after hurricane Sandy hit the Northeast US
Song Description
Booming bass drums and wailing guitars, harmonics, and lap steel over a steady acoustic guitar attempts to recreate the feeling of hurricane Sandy
| Song Length |
3:49 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Blues - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Distressed, Troubled |
Subject |
Storms, Fear |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
She came in when the moon was full
Heart full of fury and an empty soul
Made the seas to rise and the winds to howl
When Sandy came to town
Ain't no time to hesitate
She'll have no mercy make no mistake
There's no redemption and no escape
When Sandy comes to town
Mama I hear an awful sound
The skies are screaming heavens falling down
The waves are crashing all around
Better head for higher ground
Mama grab your child
Husbands grab your wives
Better start running for your lives
When Sandy comes to town
Fire raging out on the sea
God save my children God save me
There's nothing left but to let it be
When Sandy comes to town
She held dominion till the break of dawn
Never seen such a mighty storm
When the sun came up everything was gone
When Sandy came to town
Papa what is that mournful sound
People crying all over town
Son they've seen their lives come crumbling down
Let's search our hearts for the higher ground
She came in when the moon was full
Raging heart and an empty soul
Made the seas to rise and the winds to howl
When Sandy came to town
When Sandy came to town
When Sandy came to town