(Distant slide guitar wailing, slow rhythmic handclaps, a low humming voice)
Down in the valley where the shadows crawl
Writing our names on a crumbling wall
We traded our mercy for a silver coin
Now there’s a hunger in every joint
The wind is a prophet, the rain is a priest
Waiting for the crumbs of a stolen feast
But look at the rubble, look at the sand
There’s a hidden diamond in every hand
Don’t tell me the sky is falling down
We’re building a kingdom on hollow ground!
Rise up from the dust, shine like a star!
We’re beautiful victims of who we are!
Break every chain, open the gate
Love is a power stronger than hate!
(Passionate vocal ad-libs, reaching for the heavens)
HEAVEN HELP US!
Can you feel the rhythm of the rising sun?
The battle is over, the victory’s won!
Rise up from the dust, shine like a star!
We’re beautiful victims of who we are!
Break every chain, open the gate
Love is a power stronger than hate!
Diamonds in the dust
Just a little bit of love
We are one
(Final stomp and clap, silence)