Story Behind The Song
i read the book "all soul's night" about growing up in the south boston projects in the 70's and 80's true story check it out
| Song Length |
4:27 |
Genre |
Blues - Gospel, Spoken Word - Poetry |
| Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
Mood |
Peaceful, Moving |
| Subject |
Sorrow, Father |
| |
Lyrics
11 CHILDREN
By David Caira
I?m the youngest of 11 children
All raised by the same mom
One brother and a sister are dead
You know mama tried to keep them from harm
A brother and a sister are still in jail
Youngest sister?s boyfriend got her out on bail
Tryin to raise 11 children
You know mama didn?t fail
Dad left us
Came back and left again
See him on the street
Wave to him like an old friend
Mama says he?s waitin in line
CHORUS:
Ticket to hell
One brother and a sister have graduated from college
And they?re both doin fine
Two sisters have since been married
I got little nieces and nephews
I play with all the time
Dad left us
Came back and left again
See him on the street
Wave to him like an old friend
Mama says he?s waitin in line
CHORUS
I?m the youngest of 11 children
And I guess I?m doin fine.
Copyright 2006 Night Run Publishing