He came into this world helpless and unformed
I held him in my arms as he lay newly born
I said I would protect him and soothed him with my voice
America here's my boy
I taught him to say words and stand up on his feet
I held his tiny hand as we crossed the street
I told him that his days should be sown with joy
America here's my boy
We watched them play soldiers out on the school yard
Pretending that the enemy was nothing like we are
With glory for the hero whose weapon's just a toy
America here's my boy
They said there were sacrifices greater than the need
The strength beyond blood that no mortal hand can bleed
The letter I received I held it in my hand
And though the words were clear I could not understand
How the memory lives beyond what can destroy
America where's my boy?
America where's my boy?
|
|
APPEARS ON:
Song Reader
PUBLISHED BY:
Youthless
YEAR RELEASED:
2014
LENGTH:
3:05
WRITTEN BY:
Beck Hansen
PRODUCED BY:
Joe Henry
RECORDED BY:
Ryan Freeland
MIXED BY:
Ryan Freeland
PERFORMERS:
Swamp Dogg
Vocals
Larry Goldings
Piano
Levon Henry
Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Kaveh Rastegar
Upright Bass
|
