Story Behind The Song
I was in the Air Force, stationed near Fairbanks, AK 1981-1982.
There was a big alcoholism problem on base, and an even bigger problem with the native Alaskan's. It was common for me to wake up in the morning and walk into the latrine and find guys fac
Song Description
Written about the native Alaskans, and the Air Force personnel on Eielsong AFB in Fairbanks.
| Song Length |
4:47 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant |
Lyrics
Every other morning
He gets up and tries to see
His eyes try to penetrate
The fog of misery
But somehow he always
Ends up face down somewhere
Roll him over slowly
Show him that you care
Every other day
He creates a new routine
And plays it out for his friends
Who think he's interesting
Daily drunken sidewalk
Pantomime
The city people watch him
And they learn to be on time
Chorus:
He needs you right now
More than ever
Don't desert him
In his time of need
Just because he's feeling lowly
Roll him over slowly
Won't you please
Every other night
He finds out a little more
About his congregation
And what their lives are for
But once again like always
It turns out the same
When the show is over
They all forget his name
Chorus: