“Red, White and Blue” is a previously unreleased track from Turbo sessions in 1985, eventually released as a bonus track of the remaster edition of British Steel.
This patriotic song was written as an anthem for audience participation, like the songs “United” from the same album or “Take On the Wor...
[Verse 1]
When I'm far away
And I can't get through
Wherever I roam this piece of home
Keeps bringing me back to you
Holding on to hope
There's no need to fear
Wherever I roam this piece of home
Keeps telling you that I'm near
[Chorus]
So, lift up your heart
'Cause the brave will always come through
While we're apart
We will raise the red, white and blue
[Verse 2]
When I stand alone
Without you by my side
I think of all that you stand for
It fills me up with pride
Reaching out to you
'Cross mountains, sea and sky
I think of all that you stand for
And hope will never die
[Chorus]
So, lift up your heart
'Cause the brave will always come through
While we're apart
We will raise the red, white and blue
This red, white and blue
[Verse 3]
Now I'm coming home again
I'm coming home to you
And as I roam this piece of home
Has brought me back to you
[Chorus]
So, lift up your heart
'Cause the brave will always come through
While we're apart
We will raise the red, white and blue
[Outro]
So lift up your heart
'Cause the brave will always come through
And as I roam this piece of home
Has brought me back to you
Red, White and Blue was written by Rob Halford & Glenn Tipton & K.K. Downing.
Red, White and Blue was produced by Tom Allom.