Alan Jackson - Where Were You (CMA 2001).mpg

Alan Jackson - Where Were You
Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Out in the yard with your wife and children
Working on some stage in LA
Did you stand there in shock at the site of
That black smoke rising against that blue sky
Did you shout out in anger
In fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry

Did you weep for the children
Who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below

Did you burst out in pride
For the red white and blue
The heroes who died just doing what they do
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself to what really matters

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Teaching a class full of innocent children
Driving down some cold interstate
Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone
Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her
Did you dust off that bible at home
Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Speak with some stranger on the street
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Go out and buy you a gun
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger
Stand in line and give your own blood
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love

The greatest is love
The greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day

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[DThor53]

I'm glad he mentions God and Jesus.That he doesn't forget why America came to be and that loving your neighbor as you love yourself is important......

[securehotel]

i have added the lyrics to the info box

[tongapuss]

I don't think they have forgotten. I don't think we ever truly could. Burnt forever in our hearts and souls.

[justinajax1]

where were you when they build a ladder to heaven

[itsmychannel]

this is true country music, its got his heart and soul poured into each and every lyric

[thefuzz660]

I come from a christian family, I myself am not but why are we arguing about ones faith? He loves jesus and talks to god, and you know what im glad that he upholds the faith our country is based on. Where were you when the world stopped turning? I was 8 years old and sitting next to my dad in my living room.

[THATSwicked911]

@clarew59 you are an idiot you and all these other people dont get it it's not about if your a christian or what religion, you follow what god says that you believe in your heart in him cuz he died for you and the only reason you people are here watching this is because of god and it is only because of god our country has survived god just wants us to follow him and tell others about him thats all its so easy but yet we mock him and despise him and christians are not pious find a true christian

[clarew59]

Where does it say that only Americans are pious christians? He is talking about himself! He knows Jesus and talks to God.

[PeacockJac]

@webmastertool

He said that he knew Jesus and talked to God... He does... where does it say that only people in America are pious Christians? Unless that is what you want to turn every message into, I can't see it.

I personally don't even believe in a higher being, but I am pretty sure that others' can have their own opinions on the matter. Regardless, this is an excellent song and sends a great message. No matter what or who you believe in or don't.

Get over yourself.

[webmastertool]

lol jesus and god? SO he is saying the only people in america are pious christians? fuck me.

[jmpg538]

I was seven years old, but I'll never forget the day. Long live the red white and blue

[scooter36able]

Sorry, the local newspaper carried that day a picture of Virginia Tech students going out to the drill field , making a circle and joining hands. Veery bittersweet, that picture, considering what happened at Virginia Tech in April of 2007.BTW, I haven't read the Sunday funnies in ages, but the 10th anniversary of 9/11is on a Sunday and every American comic strip writer and artist will be paying tribute to the victims and heroes of that day. And President Bush was a great leader on that day!!!!!

[scooter36able]

Looking back, that was a question that I'm sure was asked a lot that day and in the days that followed. But when I got home and watched those events unfold for the first time, my heart sank and I was horrified and I ciried and cried. I think that this great song pretty much covered what Americans what thru that day and in the days that followed. You know, I have relatives in New York and thank God none of them died that day! And I'm from Virginia and there's picture in the local from that day