Batton Down The Hatches
By Sundari Devi
[Verse 1]
Batten down the hatches like there’s a hurricane
The sky’s turned black, the storm’s rolling in
Wolves at the door, snapping at my heels again
Snakes are hissing, rattling their tails
I hear the coyotes call
But I’ll stand my ground through it all
[Chorus]
Batten down the hatches, here comes another round
Bring on the thunder, I’ll stand on my hallowed ground
I won’t break, I won’t fold, I won’t bend, no, I won’t fall
Knock me down, I’ll rise again
Throw your stones, bring on the rain
I’ve faced the fire, I’ll face it again
Push me, shove me, give it your all
But I won’t budge, no, I won’t budge!
[Verse 2]
I’ve heard all the whispers, I’ve seen all the lies
Watched people smile while sharpening their knives
I’ve walked through fire, I’ve stood in the rain
The rain washed away the pain
The flames never touched me
I’ve picked myself up time and again
I’ve weathered worse storms than this one
And I’ll weather them once more
[Chorus]
Batten down the hatches, here comes another round
Bring on the thunder, I’ll stand on my hallowed ground
I won’t break, I won’t fold, I won’t bend, no, I won’t fall
Knock me down, I’ll rise again
Throw your stones, bring on the rain
I’ve faced the fire, I’ll face it again
Push me, shove me, give it your all
But I won’t budge, no, I won’t budge!
[Bridge]
Batten down the hatches, let the wild winds blow
I’ve faced worse storms than you’ll ever know
Circle like vultures, wait for me to fall
I’ll still be standing through it all
I’ve got fire in my heart and steel in my soul
And there’s not a soul alive gonna take control
[Final Chorus]
Batten down the hatches, here comes another round
Bring on the thunder, I’ll stand my ground
I won’t break, I won’t fold, I won’t bend, no, I won’t fall
Knock me down, I’ll rise again
Throw your stones, bring on the rain
I’ve faced the fire, I’ll face it again
Push me, shove me, give it your all
But I won’t budge, no, I won’t budge!
[Outro]
Batten down the hatches, let the hurricane blow
I’ve weathered worse storms than you’ll ever know
I won’t break, I won’t fold, I won’t bend, no, I won’t fall
I’ll still be standing through it all
Batten down the hatches like there’s a hurricane
The sky’s turned black, the storm’s rolling in
Wolves at the door,
circle the wagons let the battle begin
