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Track: Holy Ground
Artist: Traffic
Album: Far From Home

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Name: Traffic
Spotify Genres: acid rock, psychedelic rock, classic rock, progressive rock
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English rock band whose members came from the West Midlands. The group formed in April 1967 by [a=Steve Winwood], [a=Jim Capaldi], [a=Chris Wood (2)] and [a=Dave Mason]. They began as a psychedelic rock group whose early singles were influenced by [a=The Beatles] and diversified their sound through the use of instruments such as keyboards like the Mellotron, reed instruments, and by incorporating jazz and improvisational techniques in their music. After disbanding in 1969, during which time Winwood joined [a=Blind Faith (2)], Traffic reunited in 1970 to release the album John Barleycorn Must Die. The band's line-up varied from this point until they disbanded again in 1975, although a partial reunion, with Winwood and Capaldi, took place in 1994. In 2004, Traffic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Release: Traffic - Far From Home
Year: 1994
Genres: Rock
Styles: Classic Rock

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LYRICS

(Winwood/Capaldi/Spillane)
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