Story Behind The Song
I am a Viet Nam veteran and I was reading the newpaper yesterday and saw pictures of flag the flag draped coffins of soldier being shipped in from Iraq. I was moved by tears as I was reminded of the ultimate sacrifice our soldiers make everyday. So I sa
Song Description
This song is oxmoronic in nature. I put a happy dance beat with lot of African percussions on it to give it the old school funk flavor. Then, I wrote very serious and sincere lyrics in order to confuse the listener and make them think about more than th
| Song Length |
4:23 |
Genre |
R & B - General, R & B - Funk |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Pride, Sorrow |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Flag Draped Coffins
Copyright 2004 S. Towery
Freedom Company, Forward March!
To the left, to the left all the way to heaven (repeat)
We need to honor those, who died for liberty
Thank them for standing tall and for their bravery
They gave their precious lives for this democracy
They fought a faithful fight, and I know they died for me
Flag draped coffins (Chorus) I want to honor you for all that you gave
Flag draped coffins, Chorus) I must salute you everyday when I pray, when I pray
Don?t matter if you approve of what they were fighting for
Whether we win or lose this nation cannot ignore
That they are the valiant ones, that made the ultimate sacrifice
And there is no greater love than one who will give his life
Flag draped coffins (Chorus) I want to honor you for all that you gave
Flag draped coffins, Chorus) I must salute you everyday when I pray, when I pray
Freedom company a ten hut! Forward March!
To the left, to the left all the way to heaven
Dig it 2,3,4, all the way to heaven (Repeat)
This is my call to all, who stand for liberty
Don?t let the brave who fall, out of your memory
When I look on the flag, on those who died valiantly
Though in my heart I?m sad, I know they died for me
I want to honor you, and thank you for all that you?ve done
My soul cries out to you, and I send prayers to God above
I give respect to you, and I?m not ashamed just to say
That you are heroes one and all, and heroes you?ll always stay
Freedom company halt, forever, rest in peace!
Written, arranged, produced and performed in its entirety by Stonewall ?Stoneman? Towery