eyad manaa's family story in gaza

**Verse 1** In a tower of dreams, my family thrived, Ten years of laughter, felt so alive, But on that fateful day, the world turned to night, October 8th, 2023, a heart-stopping fright. We ran down the stairs, hearts heavy with fear, Never thought our safe haven would disappear. Through pain and despair, we still try to stand, Holding on to hope with a trembling hand. **Chorus** Khan Yunis to Rafah, we searched for a home, In a world full of rubble, no place left to roam, One year of darkness, no water, no light, Eating canned meals, barely making it night. **Verse 2** From comfort to chaos, our lives torn apart, Each day’s a battle, can’t silence the heart, Amir cries out, "Dad, where’s my bed?" Tamer’s just puzzled, "Why’s the sky red?" Children’s laughter silenced, schools blown away, Tamer asked, "When will I learn? When’s my schoolday?" I look in their eyes, the innocence fades, How do I explain these relentless bomb parades? **Chorus** From comfort to chaos, our lives torn apart, Each day’s a battle, can’t silence the heart, Through pain and despair, we still try to stand, Holding on to hope with a trembling hand. **Verse 3** But love keeps us strong, through the cold and the dread, In blankets on the floor, we share dreams in our head, I used to build futures, now I fight for a way, To keep my boys smiling, to face another day. So here’s my story, a tale of pure strife, A father’s love shining through the darkness of life, With every explosion, we’ll rise from the dust, For family, for freedom, in hope we trust. **Chorus** From comfort to chaos, our lives torn apart, Each day’s a battle, can’t silence the heart, Through pain and despair, we still try to stand, Holding on to hope with a trembling hand.