Story Behind The Song
Reaction to 9/11 prompted thoughts and music
Song Description
General response to terrorist attacks and subsequent lifestyle changes following this current threat
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Female |
| Mood |
Troubled, Moving |
Subject |
Justice, Pride |
| Similar Artists |
Toby Keith, Trisha Yearwood |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I'm sittin' at the gate just wond'dring what delay is gonna make me late
Oh, Lord, what is my fate?
I hope I make it safe,
It's gonna be a long, hard day
I see the winding line wrap all along the way,
Folks checked are disarrayed
Please let them make their planes,
Boy, things have changed, they'll never be the same
But, hey! It's worth the wait.
CHORUS
You, you vermin foe, You sold your souls, Now you'll get what's yours
Do you think your hell will thwart our swell?
The legend of Todd's friends we'll tell
You, you got no clue, 'bout heroes true, Red, White, and Blue!
Watch your tails! Don't think all eyes aren't on you
The seat belt sign is off, He's reaching overhead, 200 pairs of eyes are fixed and seeing red
Not one is unprepared to launch if freedom's call is heaven sent
Like Special Forces halfway 'round the world deployed, The common cause is truth to guard clear rights enjoyed
What bitter legacy, Hell hates humanity, Their course is spoiled.
CHORUS
Bridge:
Battle cries calling, Hushed transports now hauling a heavy load falling on the dim, misting shore
Light apprehending vague shadows ascending, Their echoes defending a free day once more!
CHORUS
...Watch your tails, Don't think all eyes aren't on you! (Repeat)
Watch your tails, 'Cuz all eyes, They are on YOU!
Kristy Landgren Ac 2002