Hi: This lyric came in first place in an on-line lyric competion in May 2008 and Jossh found it posted in my soundclick blog, and voila here it is.
Lyrics: Katherine Wong (Canada ) - Casia
Vocals: Jessica Rasche (U.S.A.)
Music: Sven-Erik Kjaer (Denmark )- Jossh
Bleeding Hearts
(China's Earthquake - May 12th, 2008)
(V1)
Behind death's door wrapped in a shroud
Parents mourn amongst the crowd
Thousands homeless and pouring rain
A life too young washed down the drain
Trapped in the rubble with no way out
An only child, a mother's shout
(Chorus)
There's no way I can turn back time
To prepare you for nature's crime
I watch as lives are shaken apart
I feel your bleeding hearts
(V2)
Death smiles with its golden key
Taking lives lost in the debris
Wrapped in sheets, undignified
Loved ones search but more will die
To ward off evil knocking at the door
Firecrackers rise to protect their souls
(Chorus)
There's no way I can turn back time
To prepare you for nature's crime
I watch as lives are shaken apart
I feel your bleeding hearts
(Bridge)
There'll be no smile or laughter tonight
Families torn apart without a fight
A country in tears
What is the cost
So many lives
So many lost
Instrumental
(Chorus)
There's no way I can turn back time
To prepare you for nature's crime
I watch as lives are shaken apart
I feel your bleeding hearts
(Bridge/outro)
There'll be no smile or laughter tonight
Families torn apart without a fight
A country in tears
What is the cost
So many lives
So many lost
