What are we doing to this holy ground, this land that God gave to us all
 
 'Cause everywhere I hear that crashing sound that trees make when they fall
 
 Why can't we understand when it turns to sand
 
 There's no way you can bring it back again
 
 Why don't we change the plan, and try to save this land
 
 And make a promise not to hurt again this holy ground
 
 What are we doing to this sacred heart, this heart that's beating for us all
 
 'Cause everywhere I see it torn apart as tears like rain will fall
 
 Why don't we take the time, take a look inside
 
 Try to understand what's going wrong
 
 Stop trying to change the tide, overcome our pride
 
 Take off our shoes, this place we're standing on is holy ground
 
  
  Get out of doing the things you do in the dark
 
 Keep the flame alive in your heart
  
 
 What are we doing to the children's lives, the ones we shouldn't hurt at all
 
 'Cause in the night I hear their lonely cries, so frail and small
 
 How can we just stand by and watch them fade and die
 
 Before they even reach the age of ten
 
 Why don't we heal the pain, take away this shame
 
 And make a vow to give them back again this holy ground