Raise the Roof
Raising Spirits: Widespread Panic's Anthem of Strength and Resilience
Lyrics
Be strong, baby please be strong
Encouragement to be emotionally strong in a challenging situation.
Won't last, baby won't last long
Acknowledgment that the difficult situation won't persist for a long time.
We were happy in our home
Reference to a past state of happiness in the home.
Raise the roof, raise the roof, raise it high
Repetition emphasizing the call to celebrate or elevate the spirits ("Raise the roof").
Raise the roof, raise the roof, raise it high
-Raise the roof, raise the roof, raise it high
-Take care, baby please take care
Request to take care, indicating concern for well-being.
Somewhere, find yourself a prayer
Suggestion to find solace or support, possibly through prayer.
We were happy in our home
Recollection of previous happiness in the home, reinforcing its significance.
Raise the roof, raise the roof, raise it high
Repetition of the urge to celebrate or elevate spirits ("Raise the roof").
Raise the roof, raise the roof, raise it high
-Raise the roof, raise the roof, raise it high
-Be strong, baby please be strong
Reiteration of the need to be emotionally strong in a challenging situation.
Won't last, baby won't last long
Reiteration that the challenging situation won't last long.
We were happy in our home
Reminder of past happiness in the home, underscoring its importance.
Raise the roof, raise the roof, raise it high
Repetition emphasizing the call to celebrate or elevate the spirits ("Raise the roof").
Raise the roof, raise the roof, raise it high
-Raise the roof, raise the roof, raise it high
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