Olin Smith

Lyrics

NEW ORLEANS



So what is the problem
We’re not on the same wavelength
No delay can be justified
We point our fingers to crucify
Each other
Lord, how we crucify each other

City of water, don’t let me drown here
Climbed on the rooftop in the white-hot blaze
Haven’t seen my family for five long days
Hope they’re still alive
Lord, I hope they’re still alive

Bodies floating in the street
Children with nothing to eat
Nothing but death and decay here
No reason to stay here

City of water, don’t let me die here
Red state or blue state, I can’t relate
Can’t we build a state of grace
To fix this place
Together
Can’t we keep it all together now

Bodies floating in the street
Children with nothing to eat
Nothing but death and decay here
No reason to stay here

My city is dying…my city is dying…

Can’t we get it all together…?