They're crowded into the smallest spaces 
While outside, all of nature cries 
It's known to be cruel and unfair 
But there is no place to hide 
Oh, I've seen a part of people that I never really wanted to share 
Oh, I've seen a part of people that I never knew was there 
 
Shelter, give them shelter from the coming storm 
Shelter, give them shelter from the coming storm 
 
I can't sleep - haunted by their faces 
The sadness in their eyes 
It hurts so much to see them helpless 
It makes me want to cry 
But still there is so much left unanswered 
For so many innocent lives 
They closed the door and are letting nobody in 
And only the strong will survive 
 
Shelter, give them shelter from the coming storm 
Give them shelter, give them shelter from the coming storm 
 
I've seen the anger and I've seen all the dreams 
And I've watched their existence torn apart at the seams 
And though I may seem helpless 
I will do all that I can do 
I've seen a part of people that I never really wanted to share 
Oh, I've seen a part of people that I never knew was there 
 
Shelter, give them shelter from the coming storm 
Give them shelter, give them shelter from the coming storm 
Shelter, give them shelter from the coming storm 
Give them shelter, give them shelter from the coming storm