Song Description
My reaction to the war in Iraq
| Song Length |
3:37 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
War, Philosophy |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
On The Altar of Eden
I brought my joys
And I brought my sorrows
I brought my sword
And I brung my arrows
I brought these things
And stood there bleeding
Then I left them there
On the altar of Eden?
I was given gifts
I was given breath
And I?ll plow my field
?Til my given death
I was given heart
Tied fast to reason
But I?ve laid them down
On the altar of Eden?
The night is dark
And the night is cold
Will you stay with me
?Til the night is old
?Til the night is old?
Where are these things
We say we carry
From the cradle on
?Til a soul grows weary
The things we swore
We once believed in
All left behind now
On the altar of Eden?