Story Behind The Song

True story, about a family I know and how it the job loss has wrecked their once happy family and how it has affected their kids. Even the name Luke is true.

Song Description

A 10 year old boy writes to a politician on TV, beggin him to help his dad get a job.

Lyrics

I'm writing you a letter
I just saw you on TV, you said you could change the world
So maybe you could help me
See our daddy got layed off, so we moved in with Grandma
I share a room in the basement with my sister and our dog

My name is Luke, I just turned 10 years old
Don't know much about politics, just do as I've been told
But Mr. Lately, our whole family's come apart
So I'm writing you cause my daddy needs a job


Sir our dad is such a hard worker
He'd leave early, come home late
But anymore he's so worried, and he's really in bad shape
Mom and him use laugh and kiss, but now all they do is fight
And I'm scare that they might get divorced and so I cry most every night
My name is Luke, and I'm not old enough to vote
Don't have no money to give , I'm just about out of hope
So if you'd help us, it would really mean a lot, That's what I'm writing you cause my daddy needs a job

So Mr. politician, do what you can do,
Signed: "Your friend Luke" "Can I count on you?"

So Mr. from the TV, see what you can do,
Signed: "Your friend Luke" "Can I count on you?"

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
Nick Fuse	Real Folk Songs	1/19/2012