A patriotic anthem to America's freedom and urgency to unite across religions and backgrounds, in light of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The bravery of the 9/11 "heroes" is noted.
songwriter singer funny l
Story behind the song
My first time back into New York City after the attacks, I saw the 'missing' pictures and felt a slow sad rain on my face. I didn't feel like taking out my umbrella. I wanted to feel the city's tears mingle with my own.
The song wrote itself from there, as I walked from the west side to the east, taking in the mood of the city.
Lyrics
In the New York rain I walk uncovered
If my city's crying
I want to feel her tears mingle with mine
For the freedom that I took for granted
For the loss of life
We'll never be the same again
It's gonna take time for sorrow
It's gonna take pain to feel
It's gonna take patience to come back
It's gonna take strength to heal
We've got to stand tall, united
We've got to stand tall, united
For Adonai and for Allah
For Jesus and for Brahma
We've got to stand tall, united
When the human call is to run from danger
Just a few, the brave
Hear the call to run the other way
They were the guardians of our loved ones
Now the roles are changing
Heroes leave their loved ones to us
We've got to see them through the sorrow
It's gonna take pain to feel
It's gonna take patience to come back
It's gonna take strength to heal
We've got to stand tall, united
We've got to stand tall, united
For Adonai and for Allah
For Jesus and for Brahma
We've got to stand tall, united