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[[Video:Blow_Me_Away|200px|right]]
| name      = Blow Me Away
| yt      = bG3XfmQI1GiEJswx
| album      = [[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]]
| composer  = [[wikipedia:Breaking Benjamin|Breaking Benjamin]]
| length    = 03:25:04
| last      = [[Halo Theme MJOLNIR Mix]]
| next      = [[Peril]]
}}


'''Blow Me Away''' is a song from the [[Halo_2:_Original_Soundtrack|Halo 2 Vol. 1 soundtrack]] (Track 2) by the post-grunge band [[Breaking Benjamin]]. The song was written specifically for the soundtrack, and was later featured on the band's 2004 EP '''So Cold''' (Track 2). The song plays for 3 minutes and 25 seconds (3:25.4).
'''Blow Me Away''' by the post-grunge band Breaking Benjamin is the second track in ''[[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack| Halo 2: Original Soundtrack, Volume 1]]''. The song was written specifically for the soundtrack, and was later featured on the band's 2004 EP ''[[wikipedia:So Cold (Breaking Benjamin song)#So Cold EP|So Cold]]''. The song also earned moderate success on music charts though is mainly known for its appearance in ''Halo 2''.
The song also earned moderate success on music charts though is mainly known for it's appearance in Halo 2, where it is still considered the top song in the soundtrack by a lot of Halo gamers.


This track plays during the battle between the [[Brutes]], [[Hunters]], and the [[Elites]] in the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]] at the end of level [[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]], though it plays with the lyrics almost muted. If you listen closely, you can hear the lyrics proving that is not a instrumental version. It will play on a loop until all enemies on both sides are dead. Interestingly, the intro of the song, with its characteristic bell chime, can also be heard during the tunnel portions of the level "[[Outskirts]]".
==Appearances==
This track plays during the battle between the [[Jiralhanae]], [[Mgalekgolo]], and the [[Sangheili]] in the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]] at the end of the ''[[Halo 2]]'' level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]'', though it plays with the lyrics almost muted. The music plays on a loop until all enemies are eliminated. The introduction of the song, with its characteristic bell chime, can be heard during the level ''[[Outskirts]]'', before [[John-117]] encounters a convoy of {{Pattern|Ruwaa|Shadow}}s in the highway tunnel.


This song is a favorite among fans, and thus it often finds its way into many fan-made halo-related videos.
The track was replaced by ''[[Breaking the Covenant]]'' in the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' [[Halo 2: Anniversary Original Soundtrack|soundtrack]] and corresponding gameplay section. The bell chime in the introduction was reorchestrated into the opening of ''[[Moon Over Mombasa]]''.


==Lyrics==
==Lyrics==
Lyrics from Breaking Benjamin's MySpace page.
<pre>
[Verse 1]
[Verse 1]
They fall in line,
<br />They fall in line,
One at a time.
<br />One at a time.
Ready to play
<br />Ready to play
(I can't see them anyway)
<br />(I can't see them anyway)
No time to lose
<br />No time to lose
We've got to move
<br />We've got to move
Steady your hand
<br />Steady the helm
(I am losing sight again)
<br />(I am losing sight again)
 
[Bridge]
Fire your guns,
It's time to run,
Blow me away.
(I will stay, in the mess I made)
After the fall,
We'll shake it off,
Show me the way.
 
[Chorus]
Only the strongest will survive,
Lead me to Heaven when we die,
I am the shadow on the wall,
I'll be the one to save us all.
 
[Verse 2]
There's nothing left,
So save your breath,
Lying in wait.
(Caught inside this tidal wave)
Your cover's blown,
Nowhere to go,
Holding your fate.
(Loaded I will walk alone)
 
[Bridge]
Fire your guns,
It's time to run,
Blow me away.
(I will stay, in the mess I made)
After the fall,
We'll shake it off,
Show me the way.
 
[Chorus]
Only the strongest will survive,
Lead me to Heaven when we die,
I am the shadow on the wall,
I'll be the one to save us all.
 
Wanting it back
(Don't fight me, God!)
 
(Here I come! (Held out for about 2 seconds))
 
(Die! (Held out for about 5 seconds))
 
[Chorus]
Only the strongest will survive,
Lead me to Heaven when we die,
I am the shadow on the wall,
I'll be the one to save us all.


Save us all!
<br />[Bridge]
</pre>
<br />Fire your guns,
<br />It's time to run,
<br />Blow me away.
<br />(I will stay, In the mess I made)
<br />After the fall,
<br />We'll shake it off,
<br />Show me the way.


==Trivia==
<br />[Chorus]
*Although it originally could be, this song can not be purchased on iTunes under any Halo soundtrack or any [[Breaking Benjamin]] album. The song can be downloaded for free on one of the following links.
<br />Only the strongest will survive,
<br />Lead me to Heaven when we die,
<br />I am the shadow on the wall,
<br />I'll be the one to save us all.


*Imaging that Bungie had an influence on the songs lyrics and naturally it's position in the game, parts of the lyrics could be a reference to events that are currently unfolding in the game, for example...
<br />[Verse 2]
<br />There's nothing left,
<br />So save your breath,
<br />Lying in wait.
<br />(Caught inside this tidal wave)
<br />Your cover's blown,
<br />Nowhere to go,
<br />Holding your fate.
<br />(loaded, I will walk alone)


"They fall in line" - This could be a reference to the [[Brutes]] taking over the [[Elites]] previous Honour-Guard positions but also the follow up lyric "One at a time Ready to play" could be referring to the fact that the Brutes are currently withstanding the Elites rebellion against the rest of the [[Covenant]] and have to be "Ready" (Prepared) to "Play" (Fight).
<br />[Bridge]
<br />Fire your guns,
<br />It's time to run,
<br />Blow me away.
<br />(I will stay, In the mess I made)
<br />After the fall,
<br />We'll shake it off,
<br />Show me the way.


"We’ve got to move" - This could be a reference to [[Spartan-117]]'s and [[Cortana]]'s haste to reach the [[Prophet of Truth]] and the [[Prophet of Mercy]] before they escape on the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] which could lead to the demise of Earth.
<br />[Chorus]
<br />Only the strongest will survive,
<br />Lead me to Heaven when we die,
<br />I am the shadow on the wall,
<br />I'll be the one to save us all.


"Only the strongest will survive" - This song as mentioned above begins playing when entering the room where a battle between the [[Hunters]] and [[Brutes]] are taking place, therefore meaning that truly, only the strongest will survive and win the battle. The follow up lyric "Lead me to heaven when we die" could be a reference to the Covenant's fanatical belief that when the die they will begin the "[[Great Journey]]".
<br />Wanting it back
<br />(Don't fight me, God!)


"Holding your fate" - Finally, this lyric could be a reference to the fact that the Prophets are currently in possession of the [[Index]] which could truly hold the fate of humanity if they are not stopped.
<br />(Here I come! (Held out for about 2 seconds))


This is however all speculation and close analyse but if they are story linked lyrics then this may be some of them.
<br />(Die! (Held out for about 5 seconds))


==External Links==
<br />[Chorus]
*[http://profile.imeem.com/SN9Jb/music/A689yjDc/blow_me_away/ Breaking Benjamin: Blow Me Away song]
<br />Only the strongest will survive,
*[http://www.breakingbenjamin.com/ The Shallow Bay - Official Site] (formerly fansite)
<br />Lead me to Heaven when we die,
*[http://www.myspace.com/breakingbenjamin Breaking Benjamin at MySpace]
<br />I am the shadow on the wall,
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ccviYnxOGs Blow Me Away, Instrumental version]
<br />I'll be the one to save us all.
*[http://halo2.filefront.com/file/Blow_Me_Away_Halo_2_Soundtrack;40026x] Download Breaking Benjamin Blow Me Away here.


==Related Pages==
<br />Save us all!
*[[Breaking Benjamin]]
*[[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]]


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Latest revision as of 12:39, June 26, 2024

Blow Me Away

Album:

Halo 2: Original Soundtrack

Composer(s):

Breaking Benjamin

Length:

03:25:04

Previous:

Halo Theme MJOLNIR Mix

Next:

Peril

 

Blow Me Away by the post-grunge band Breaking Benjamin is the second track in Halo 2: Original Soundtrack, Volume 1. The song was written specifically for the soundtrack, and was later featured on the band's 2004 EP So Cold. The song also earned moderate success on music charts though is mainly known for its appearance in Halo 2.

Appearances[edit]

This track plays during the battle between the Jiralhanae, Mgalekgolo, and the Sangheili in the Mausoleum of the Arbiter at the end of the Halo 2 level Gravemind, though it plays with the lyrics almost muted. The music plays on a loop until all enemies are eliminated. The introduction of the song, with its characteristic bell chime, can be heard during the level Outskirts, before John-117 encounters a convoy of Ruwaa-pattern Shadows in the highway tunnel.

The track was replaced by Breaking the Covenant in the Halo 2: Anniversary soundtrack and corresponding gameplay section. The bell chime in the introduction was reorchestrated into the opening of Moon Over Mombasa.

Lyrics[edit]

[Verse 1]
They fall in line,
One at a time.
Ready to play
(I can't see them anyway)
No time to lose
We've got to move
Steady the helm
(I am losing sight again)


[Bridge]
Fire your guns,
It's time to run,
Blow me away.
(I will stay, In the mess I made)
After the fall,
We'll shake it off,
Show me the way.


[Chorus]
Only the strongest will survive,
Lead me to Heaven when we die,
I am the shadow on the wall,
I'll be the one to save us all.


[Verse 2]
There's nothing left,
So save your breath,
Lying in wait.
(Caught inside this tidal wave)
Your cover's blown,
Nowhere to go,
Holding your fate.
(loaded, I will walk alone)


[Bridge]
Fire your guns,
It's time to run,
Blow me away.
(I will stay, In the mess I made)
After the fall,
We'll shake it off,
Show me the way.


[Chorus]
Only the strongest will survive,
Lead me to Heaven when we die,
I am the shadow on the wall,
I'll be the one to save us all.


Wanting it back
(Don't fight me, God!)


(Here I come! (Held out for about 2 seconds))


(Die! (Held out for about 5 seconds))


[Chorus]
Only the strongest will survive,
Lead me to Heaven when we die,
I am the shadow on the wall,
I'll be the one to save us all.


Save us all!

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