And we don't know why, the innocent die.
"The Innocent" was written shortly after the terrorist attacks Septmember 11th, 2001. Good Charlotte members, Benji and Joel, worked with members of the bands Mest and Goldfinger. It was written in memory of those who died in the tragedy.
It's written by John Feldmann, Benji, and Joel. John Feldmann-lead vocals/guitar. Joel-lead vocals. Benji-vocals/guitar. Darrin Pfeiffer-drums. Tony Lovato-vocals. Jeremiah Rangel-vocals. Nick Gigler-vocals
Lyrics
The start of Armageddon,
And it's just another day.
We all saw the news,
Nothing to say.
So many friends are missing,
And family members gone.
And we all pray to God,
Help them be strong.
And now we stand together,
Remembering that day.
The lives we live,
Will never be the same.
CHORUS:
And we don't know why,
The innocent die.
Will this world ever
Find a way to change?
And we don't know why,
But we know it's not right.
We don't know why,
So many had to die.
We don't know why,
So many had to die.
Hate has turned to others,
For their religion or their skin.
But hate can't solve,
The problem it began.
Everyone is angry,
People are afraid.
And no one knows,
What decisions will be made.
CHORUS
We don't know why, (Don't know why)
The innocent die, (Don't know why)
Will this world ever,
Find a way to change?
And we don't know why, (Don't know why)
But we know it's not right, (Don't know why)
Will any of us,
Ever be the same?
Will any of this,
Ever be the same?
I don't know why,
The innocent die.
Will any of us,
Ever be the same?
Will any of this,
Ever be the same?