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This song was inspired by evnts in Tianamen Square in China in 1989.
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Lyrics:
Rise and Fall
Song #135 | Written June-July 1989 | Recorded July 2022
Boy have I got a secret for you
There’s power in words to break the world in two
Rise and fall
One lone tree guards the hope of the world
Who can tell but birds it’s branches hold?
Rise and fall
Can you see the sun break through the clouds
Can you see the troops disperse the bleeding crowds?
Rise and fall
Ruled by men deep in limousines
Who seem to feel that freedom is obscene
Rise and fall
Refrain:
I believe I can hear the distance calling
I believe I can see the mighty falling…
Bayonets fixed, sweat in eyes
Soldiers lay their lives down serving lies
Rise and fall
What is true? What is false?
Who is foolish? Can you tell me, can you tell me who is wise?
Fall and RISE!
Refrain:
Boy have I got a secret for you
There’s power in Love to make the world anew
Rise and fall
One lone tree guards the hope of the world
Who can tell what birds its branches hold?
Rise and fall
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