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{{Era|H2|RW}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
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{{Music infobox
 
{{Infobox song
  | name      = Blow Me Away
  | name      = Blow Me Away
  | video     = <youtube width="200" height="25">nJJnqcWtd1A</youtube>
  | yt     = wbJ7XnYtprM
  | album      = [[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]]
  | album      = [[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]]
  | composer  = Breaking Benjamin
  | composer  = [[wikipedia:Breaking Benjamin|Breaking Benjamin]]
  | length    = 03:25:04
  | length    = 03:25:04
  | last      = [[Halo Theme MJOLNIR Mix]]
  | last      = [[Halo Theme MJOLNIR Mix]]
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'''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 also earned moderate success on music charts though is mainly known for it's appearance in ''Halo 2'', where it is still considered as the top song in the soundtrack by many Halo fans.
'''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''.
 
==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 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 it is not an 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 (level)|Outskirts]].
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.
[Verse 1]
[Verse 1]
<br />They fall in line,
<br />They fall in line,
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<br />No time to lose
<br />No time to lose
<br />We've got to move
<br />We've got to move
<br />Steady your hand
<br />Steady the helm
<br />(I am losing sight again)
<br />(I am losing sight again)


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<br />It's time to run,
<br />It's time to run,
<br />Blow me away.
<br />Blow me away.
<br />(I will stay, Unless I may)
<br />(I will stay, In the mess I made)
<br />After the fall,
<br />After the fall,
<br />We'll shake it off,
<br />We'll shake it off,
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<br />It's time to run,
<br />It's time to run,
<br />Blow me away.
<br />Blow me away.
<br />(I will stay, Unless I may)
<br />(I will stay, In the mess I made)
<br />After the fall,
<br />After the fall,
<br />We'll shake it off,
<br />We'll shake it off,
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<br />Save us all!
<br />Save us all!


==Trivia==
{{Soundtrack|H2}}
*Although it originally could be, this song could not be purchased on iTunes under any Halo soundtrack or any Breaking Benjamin album. As of February 2010 the song is once again available, this time as a single.
 
==See also==
*[[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]]
 
==External links==
 
The song can be downloaded for free on one of the following links:
 
*[http://www.breakingbenjamin.com/ The Shallow Bay - Official Site] (formerly fansite)
*[http://www.myspace.com/breakingbenjamin Breaking Benjamin at MySpace]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ccviYnxOGs Blow Me Away, Instrumental version]
 
{{Halo Music}}
[[Category:Halo 2 OST]]

Latest revision as of 06:52, September 10, 2022

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!