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Sorrows of the earth
May our tears of rain wash down to bathe you
This is what life is worth
When the fires still burn and rage all around
Can you hear that dreadful sound
Fire still burning on the ground
Follow the fearsome sound
As they march to battle, hear the drums pound
We do not fight for war
But to save the lives of those who do so
Can you hear that dreadful sound
Fire still burning on the ground
Can you feel my love
Rising with the heat above
Life's the story of
Ascending to the stars as one
Marching across the land
Is a peaceful army joining the band
Walking hand in hand
To an anthem loudly sung where they stand
Can you hear that dreadful sound
Fire still burning on the ground
Can you feel my love
Rising with the heat above
Life's the story of
Ascending to the stars as one
May our tears of rain wash down to bathe you
This is what life is worth
When the fires still burn and rage all around
Fire still burning on the ground
As they march to battle, hear the drums pound
We do not fight for war
But to save the lives of those who do so
Fire still burning on the ground
Rising with the heat above
Life's the story of
Ascending to the stars as one
Is a peaceful army joining the band
Walking hand in hand
To an anthem loudly sung where they stand
Fire still burning on the ground
Rising with the heat above
Life's the story of
Ascending to the stars as one
Song Info
Submitted by
oliviaka On Jul 04, 2021
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This track is about human utopia. The first verse finds frontman Josh Kizska reflecting on how love is always the answer in tough times. The chorus is a reference to the humans entering a utopian existence after choosing to love each other. "There's plenty of love left in this world, even though it may not seem like it," said bassist/keyboardist Sam Kiszka. "And that's what 'Heat Above' is about, rising to the stars together."
Here is what I call a LIMO, a little identifiable musical object. It begins with an intro on the organ followed by electric guitars, certainly reminiscent of "With A Little Help" done the Cocker way, then comes an androgynous vocal à la LP, and the chorus which seems straight out of the famous "Piece Of My Heart" sung among others by Erma Franklin : but the ambiguity comes above all from the feminine and Dutch name... From this American band. Surprising to hear this rock song on a local radio which is not used to playing GVF. Since then, I have believed in LIMOs.