We've updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.

    The full album download includes the four songs, lyrics and guitar chords for each song, plus bonus instrumental only versions, the slideshow from our performance, and a "silly studio chatter" track with Monty and the kids preparing to record.
    Purchasable with gift card

      name your price

     

1.
We Are Doomed 02:55
lyrics
buy track
Hear that crackle when the lights go out? Hear the people scream and shout? We don't know what to do! We don't know what to do! If the generator dies we will all die too! Smell the generator burning its gears Smell the city dying of fear We don't know what to do! We don't know what to do! If the generator dies we will all die too! We are doomed We are doomed We will lose our power soon We'll be stuck in endless gloom We are doomed We are doomed We are lying in our tomb We are lying in our tomb Feel the sadness creeping through the town Feel the darkness dragging us down We don't know what to do! We don't know what to do! If the generator dies we will all die too! We are doomed We are doomed We will lose our power soon We'll be stuck in endless gloom We will lose our power soon - We are lying in our tomb We'll be stuck in endless gloom - We are lying in our tomb We will lose our power soon - We are lying in our tomb We'll be stuck in endless gloom - We are lying in our tomb
2.
Escape 02:01
lyrics
buy track
The power is failing. We're hanging by a thread. People are stealing. We're barely keeping fed. Answers are coming. That's what the mayor said. But the mayor is lying, and people are dying. I wish I were flying out over Ember! Escape! Escape! Escape! Escape! If only we could escape Escape! Escape! Escape! Escape! How do we escape? People are grousing. Ember is a cage. Darkness is closing. End of an age. Our book is ending, so flip another page. We keep on trying. The dark is denying. I wish I were flying out over Ember! Escape! Escape! Escape! Escape! If only we could escape Escape! Escape! Escape! Escape! How do we escape? Goodbye darkness, hello light Goodbye hunger lies and fright Goodbye nightmares, goodbye screams Hello freedom, food and dreams The power is failing. We're hanging by a thread. People are stealing. We're barely keeping fed. Answers are coming. That's what the mayor said. But the mayor is lying, and people are dying. I wish I were flying out over Ember! Escape! Escape! Escape! Escape!
3.
No One Really Knows 02:08
lyrics
buy track
It's cold out there in the unknown, unknown, unknown Oh we’re scared but not alone, alone, alone There might be giant rats or moles There might be cliffs or walls or holes But no one really knows, No one really knows Step outside and shout hello Hello, hello Can we find a place to go To go, to go There might be warmth and food and light There might be cities blazing bright But no one really knows No one really knows No one knows what we might find Sadge went out and lost his mind In dark so dark it makes you blind Darkness isn't kind In the shadow can we cope? We might need to use a rope We might stumble fall and grope Still we must have hope Should we head to the unknown, unknown, unknown Do we have to go alone, alone, alone We might die of dehydration We might find our own salvation No one really knows, No one really knows No one really knows, No one really knows
4.
All For Ember 02:31
lyrics
buy track
All for Ember We share what we have when there are people to feed All for Ember We turn to each other for the things we need If we give Together we all can live We will give to Ember All for Ember Just look around if you start to doubt All for Ember Family and friends are what it’s all about Lend a hand Together we’ll make a stand We will stand with Ember There is darkness waiting And people are missing Fighting will never help So think of Ember And please remember Whatever each day may bring We will stand up together and sing All for Ember Working together we can find the light All for Ember Working together we will be alright If we strive Together we can survive We are all for Ember All for Ember All for Ember All for Ember

about

Monty led fourth graders in writing these songs inspired by the book "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau during a residency at Sangre Ridge Elementary in Stillwater, OK, supported by the Oklahoma Arts Council.

credits

released December 7, 2012

license

tags

about

Student Songs image

Student Songs Stillwater, Oklahoma

Monty Harper helps 3rd-5th grade students create and perform original songs that make meaningful connections.

contact / help

Contact Student Songs

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Songs of Ember, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Guests include the tropical duo of Ireke and the adventurous electronic musician Marijus Aleksa

 listen now