The Rape of Nanking

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Theme song for 'Iris Chang The Rape of Nanking'

A Song for Iris

Composer & Singer: Yo-Yo Sham
Lyrics: Olivia Cheng & Yo-Yo Sham

V1
Just a little child
They took it all away
Your blood, your life
Your trust, your faith
You died reborn in pain
Red as the river,
Looming large the gate
Darkness in your heart
Drowning in hate
I’ll dedicate my life to get
Your stories told

V2
One more time, remember
The horror, the pain
They raped you of your pride
Robbed you of your dignity
Speak of how they stole your peace
Screaming to cease

CHORUS 1
I’ll give voice to the voiceless
Silenced for too long
Crying out for justice
Trust me with your pain
I’ll take it as my own
I’ll fight to get the truth told
My weapon is my word

BRIDGE
It’s done. The pages filled
With blood and tears
Not in vain
The world will finally hear

CHORUS 2
I gave voice to the voiceless
Now I’m silencing my own
What I’ve left behind, remember
In you my spirit lives on
Find my light
Pass it on

Find my light
Pass it on