Story Behind The Song
why it usa was involved if there are any answers?
what happened when the vets came back
Song Description
being shipped off to vietnam and the unthinkable that was endured and the long lasting effects
| Song Length |
3:40 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Anxious, Depressing |
Subject |
Armed Forces, Lies |
| Similar Artists |
The Black Crowes, Neil Young |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
Vietnam blues
Your number comes up, you are the chosen one
honor your country, fight in the name of freedom
Gave up youth and innocence
To take a ride with the devil by my side
Marching over my brother in the pouring rain
my last step, or one giant step for mankind
What makes you think you understand
Blood stains your hands
What makes you think you understand me
What makes you think I understand you
Cant sleep at night haunted by the dreams
The heat, screams, cries of defeat
Silenced voices before they spoke
Burned ,pillaged and forsake all hope
What makes you think you understand
Blood stains your hands
What makes you think you understand me
What makes you think I understand you
politicians rise, who takes the fall
hiding the truth from us all
When I?m at the gate of heaven or hell
Will I be forgiven or damned
What makes you think you understand
Blood stains your hands
What makes you think you understand me
What makes you think I understand you
All in the name of freedom
Are we really free at all
Are we really free at all
Are we really free at all
Written by Jodylynn Talevi & Doug Ferrara