Story Behind The Song
Just wanted to bring to light the ever repeated event of parents having to accept their child's decision to defend our country!
Song Description
This is an attempt to share how different a mother and son can feel about the son's decision. And the many Different feelings they each feel, as time goes on.
| Song Length |
4:00 |
Genre |
Spoken Word - General, Unique - Patriotic |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Moving, Composed |
Subject |
Pride, Fear |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
have to do this
But son you have a good job
Don't you see
At the factory where your father works
so my family and friends at home
You know hes the boss
Can feel safe, and live free
Hes got a good spot for you
Hey everyone
Hi, mom
I'm gonna join
He went and did it
They'll make a man of me
You grandson joined the service
Won't mom and dad be proud
My only child
I'll show them all
Is going away
They'll all see
Far away from home
But now I'm on my way
Honey, our sons a soldier
I'm scared, and I'm feeling all alone
I'm worried sick. thats our little boy
The people I'll be fighting for
And I've just realized
Are safe, and in their homes
What hes putting on the line
I have to do this
No you don't son
Don't you see
You can work in the factory
So my family and friends at home
Your dads the boss
Are safe, and they'll live free
I want you here with me
My sacrifice may be great
Son, please don't talk about sacrifice
Our country can no longer wait
Does your country care about you
This is the calm before the storm
Son your scarring me talking about a storm
We must be ready to fight
I wish you could come home right now
And I'll be brave
They'll put me in harms way
Son you be careful
For my life I'll have to pray
Dad, and I will pray for you every day
Now i'm fighting for my country
And we're so very proud of you
I'm scared as hell. and alone
Please don't be scared son----Your not alone
What If I die
You make it home son
The loved ones I'll leave behind
We love you so much
They'll spend countless days in pain
So, just make it home
They'll never be the same
To your dad and me
They'll never be the same
And especially me
I have to do this
And we're so very proud of you son
Don't you see
Defending our country
So my family at home
Can feel safe, and their free
This is the calm before the storm!