Blow Me Away

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.

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 Type-29 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
[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!