Blow Me Away

Blow Me Away is a song from the 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). 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, 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" It also can be heard on the Halo 3 level Tsavo Highway. However, the main part is played on a bass guitar for the Halo 3 rendition, so it is difficult to hear.

This song is a favorite among fans, and thus it often finds its way into many fan-made halo-related videos on Youtube.

Lyrics
Lyrics from Breaking Benjamin's MySpace page.

[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 your hand (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!

Trivia

 * 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.

Internal

 * Breaking Benjamin
 * Halo 2: Original Soundtrack

External

 * Breaking Benjamin: Blow Me Away song
 * The Shallow Bay - Official Site (formerly fansite)
 * Breaking Benjamin at MySpace
 * Blow Me Away, Instrumental version
 * Download Breaking Benjamin Blow Me Away here.