Have you been to this place that's so dark and cold
Have you felt the pain of a stricken soul
Yes, I've been there, I know, I know
Have you been to this place of hate and genocide
Do you smell the fire burning down our lives
From these ashes, will you rise
Arise, arise, arise
With pierced hands I reach out to you
But will you take my hand
When you can't hold on anymore
I'll be waiting, what are you waiting for
Take my hand
When you can't hold on anymore
I'll be waiting, what are you waiting for
Have you been to this place of defilement
Have you heard the cries of the innocent
Yes, I hear you, I know, I know
Have you been to this place where famine plagues the land
Have you tasted the bitterness of death
Yes, I drank its cup and lived
I live, I live, I live
With pierced hands I reach out to you
But will you take my hand
When you can't hold on anymore
I'll be waiting, what are you waiting for
Take my hand
When you can't hold on anymore
I'll be waiting, what are you waiting for
Take my hand
When you can't hold on anymore
I'll be waiting, what are you waiting for
Take my hand
When you can't hold on anymore
I'll be waiting, what are you waiting for