Story Behind The Song
This was written in the early 90's around the time of Desert Storm. I didn't know Johnny personally but he was the son of so many of my parents' friends and he was the brother and friend to all of us.
Song Description
The title says it all. We send our sons and daughters to war and the families are left at home to worry. The worry never ceases. It's inescapable. We love them all and just want them home safely.
| Song Length |
4:02 |
Genre |
Rock - Americana, Rock - Hard Rock |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Distressed, Troubled |
| Subject |
Armed Forces, War |
Similar Artists |
Metallica, The Rolling Stones |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
Lyrics
Watch the tube for news regarding my brothers off to war
Hello
Don't know
Just hope Johnny comes marching home
Days gone past
This war can't last
We've lost another troop
They're gone
They're gone
All gone
Why can't we bring them home?
Bring him home
Bring him home I said
Mom won't smile
The tears they flow again
The dog won't eat
The days don't seem so bright
Why?
Why?
Bring him home
Bring him home
I said bring him home before he ends up dead
I can't take it
Not, no anymore
Stop the war
Stop the war
Stop the war