Story Behind the Song
On February 1, 2003 the Space Shuttle Columbia Broke apart during landing all on board. This song is a tribute to them.
Lyrics
Columbia’s Seven
(Written By Carl S. Dorsey (CDO Music Group) In Honor of The Seven Astronauts on Space Shuttle Columbia, Lost on February 1, 2003
We prayed we’d never see this day again.
We would have no rest ‘til you were safely on the ground.
Because you carried in your heart, a big part of who we are.
And now the heart of us is lost, not to be found.
For you did the things that others only dreamed of,
To leave a world and its care far behind.
So brave and so free, you transcended humanity.
So brave and so free, you transcended humanity.
We’ll remember you! Oh, we’ll remember you!
We’ll remember you! Oh, we’ll remember you!
Today you took on immortality.
You joined Challenger as the wind beneath our wings.
We hope in your last breath, you knew that you were with us yet.
As you were ushered into the hands of God, our King.
For you did the things that others only
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