On September 11, 2001, terrorists flew planes into two towers of the World Trade Center in New York City.  This song is Bruce Springsteen’s tribute to the first responders who saved many lives. 

The words and melody have power.  At the concert in Barcelona, fans in the audience shift from dancing to simply holding one hand high.  Even if we have never been through a trauma like 911, we know … the fear, the sorrow, that often are a part of being a human being.

Here are some words:

I heard you calling me
Then you disappeared into the dust

Up the stairs, into the fire
Yeah, up the stairs, into the fire
I need your kiss
But love and duty called you some place higher
Somewhere up the stairs, into the fire

It was dark, too dark to see
You held me in the light you gave
You lay your hand on me
Then walked into the darkness of your smoky grave

Feel the video

See the firefighters

Know the sadness

Here’s another fine song to sing:

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=OM6lw40VPLg&si=2Q9L8Kr62nJCbZoM