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Homeless Few
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Jul 24, 2026 updated
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Petra's song 'Homeless Few' is a Christian rock track that calls attention to the plight of homeless individuals in America. Based on the parable of the Good Samaritan and 1 John 3:17, the lyrics describe the struggles of those without shelter or food, urging listeners to take action. The song challenges complacency, especially among churchgoers, by highlighting the gap between faith and practice. It emphasizes the biblical mandate to care for the needy, making it a convicting and compassionate plea for social responsibility.
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[Based on Luke 10:30-37, 1 John 3:17]
Where are the amber waves of grain
When one of our homeless native sons has hunger pain
Under the overpass they build a fire for heat
They can't remember when they had a meal to eat
Some sleep in doorways waiting for the day
Some sleep in boxes we have thrown away
Under the red, white and blue
Right down the street in our view
We're not doing all we can do
To shelter the homeless few
Shelter the homeless few
Standing in line for soup and bread
Hoping tonight the downtown mission has a bed
Dreaming about the home they thought they'd never lose
Sleeping on benches covered by the daily news
People who pass them by just turn their heads
Making them feel like they've been left for dead
Under the red, white and blue
Right down the street from our pew
We're not doing all we can do
To shelter the homeless few
Shelter the homeless few
It's up to me
It's up to you
We're not doing all we can do
To shelter the homeless few
Shelter the homeless few