Everyday Glory

[Chichiri]

In the house where nobody laughs
And nobody sleeps
In the house where love lies dying
And the shadows creep
A little girl hides, shaking,
With her hands on her ears
Pushing back the tears, 'til the pain disappears

Mama says some ugly words
Daddy pounds the wall
They can fight about their little girl later
Right now they don't care at all

No matter what they say, no matter what they say...


Everyday people
Everyday shame
Everyday promise
Shot down in flames
Everyday sunrise
Another everyday story
Rise from the ashes,
A blaze of everyday glory
Rise from the ashes,
A blaze of everyday glory


In the city where nobody smiles
And nobody dreams
In the city where desperation
Drives the bored to extremes

Just one spark of decency
Against a starless night
One glow of hope and dignity
A child can follow the light

No matter what they say, no matter what they say...


Everyday people
Everyday shame
Everyday promise
Shot down in flames
Everyday sunrise
Another everyday story
Rise from the ashes,
A blaze of everyday glory
Rise from the ashes,
A blaze of everyday glory


If the future's looking dark,
We're the ones who have to shine

If there's no one in control,
We're the ones who draw the line

Though we live in trying times,
We're the ones who have to try

Though we know that time has wings,
We're the ones who have to fly


No matter what they say, no matter what they say...
No matter what they say...
Rise from the ashes
No matter what they say...
In a blaze of everyday glory


Performed by Rush, lyrics by Neil Peart