Black Saturday - Demo by Susan
Ballad - Dedicated to those who died and those who lost loved ones in the 'Black Saturday' Bushfires in Victoria in 2009
Susan is a Multi-Genre Singer Songwriter living on the Sunshine Coast. Grab a free download or click the 'More' button for videos, photos and other stuff.
A Multi-Genre Singer/Songwriter from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia.
Story behind the song
On the 7th February 2009 in Victoria, Australia, bushfires killed 173 people. It also injured 500 others and left 7,500 homeless, as well as killing native fauna and farm animals.
This song is dedicated to all those who lost their lives, their loved ones, their homes, their livelihoods and their treasured memories and possessions. It is also dedicated to the brave fire-fighters, most of whom volunteered their time to fight the firestorm tirelessly. Some of these fire-fighters came from other states in Australia and others came from other countries like New Zealand, Canada and the USA. It is also dedicated to those other people who also gave their time to support the fire-fighters and the homeless, many of whom had nothing but the clothes on their backs, by catering to their needs, be it food, medical assistance, counselling, essentials, clothing and so much more.
Lyrics
BLACK SATURDAY - Words and Music by Susan Raines 12/2/09
Blood red sky, smoke in the distance
Black Saturday
Deadly fury, Flames engulfing
Fast encroaching that day
Like a war zone, beyond recognition
Devastation,
Dozens of Towns razed, Hundreds of homes destroyed
It's hard to comprehend
Somebody's mother, Somebody's father
Somebody's partner
Somebody's children, Somebody's sibling
Some missing for days on end
So many loved ones, So many friends gone
So many lives lost
So many homeless, treasured possessions
A lifetime of Memories in flames
Chorus
But I believe, we can begin again
A Phoenix rising from the ashes
Now I believe we can build again
We just need faith in ourselves
Fire-fighters came from every state
At war with natures fury,
From dawn to dusk, battling a tremendous force
It took weeks to defeat
Essentials and clothing, Charity of thousands,
Millions donated,
The Aussie Spirit, Powerful As ever
United together as one
Chorus
But I believe, we must begin again
A Phoenix rising from the ashes
Now I believe we must build again
We just need faith
Now I believe, we must begin again
A Phoenix rising from the ashes
Now I believe we must build again
We just need faith
Now I believe, we must begin again
A Phoenix rising from the ashes
Now I believe we must build again
Black Saturday can't happen again
Great job Susan, the lyrics and your straight forward vocals give this the intense "seriousness"this song demands Like the chorus idea and back-up vocals too. Nice job!