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Under Stars and Stripes
by raelo, member since Sep 21, 2007
16 songs |
Words and music by Rael Shrand © 2008
Vocals and guitar by Andrew Janisch
UNDER STARS AND STRIPES
I am your soldier
On my way home
I am your lost son
Coming in from the cold
I was your anguish
Unaccounted for
I was your final wish
Before that knock on your door
Why must I say goodbye
If I’m not ready to leave you
Oh how could I take their lies
And let them deceive you
When flags fly at half staff
Trumpets sound half-truths
They cry freedom (we’re not free)
They cry justice (we’re not fair)
They cry, but where are their tears
You are my soldier
In from the cold
You are my lost son
Found your way home
You were my best years
Left far behind
You were my worst fears
Now realised
Why must I say goodbye
If I’m not ready to leave you
Oh how could I take their lies
And let them steal you
When they laid you under stars and stripes
You were only twenty two
And they cry freedom (I don’t care)
They cry justice (It’s not fair)
They cry, but you’re not here
| Details:
Uploaded: Aug 8, 2008
Genre: Adult Contemporary
hifi Size: 3103 KB
lofi Size: 970 KB
Statistics:
Plays: 98
Reviews: 12
Favored: 10
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rittmo
2008-08-08
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beautifully sculpted, both music and words!!!
rittmo' | Jenniferanne
2008-08-08
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This is so powerful and haunting... I love it, but wish you didn't have to write it.
Beautiful song...
Jen | jbthegeezer
2008-08-08
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Great song story, thanks for sharing this fine song.
jb | RJC
2008-08-08
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Very well done, enjoyed this sad interlude... | Beeswing
2008-08-08
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So powerful Rael! I listened holding my breath! This is up there with the best anti war songs(Green Fields of France and The Band Played Waltzing Matilda being my all time favourites) ...beautiful in it's stark, sad simplicity! While I understand your choice of title, I'd be more inclined to call it "They Cry Freedom"..or even "They Cry..." ~ Diane | jlustick
2008-08-08
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This is an incredibly beautiul and meaningful song. The melody is haunting and will stay in my head long after I stop listening. | UnclePhil
2008-08-09
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Rael, great to have you back!
This is really gorgeous. Using chords we are all familiar with, you have created a haunting ballad that sounds like nothing else. The pacing and dynamics are careful, deliberate and perfect.
Andrew, your playing and singing is precise and powerful. Your performance is one of absolute commitment to the song.
Great job to both of you. Perfect.
Peace, -PHil | lps45s8tracks
2008-08-11
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(;AWESOME TRIBUTE;)Enjoyed the listen.Love it.Beautiful sad song.Your Songramp Bro.~(;Yrral Mallik;) | pianoman3
2008-08-14
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Great stuff, Real. I like the way you captured the mood and sentiment of an age old human dilemma. But you created a modern feel with your music, setting it apart from the usual Protest, Folk style songs. Great lyric, simple and yet not too harsh and "to-the-point".
Good writing and very listenable. ~ John | JoeWilsonKolb
2008-09-28
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Wow...superbly done...thank you...Joe | geediane
2008-10-31
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Mmmm- very moving - very beautiful! This is deep and so well performed. Love it! | Rard
2008-12-27
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what a powerful song in so many ways. every part meant for each other. way dig the perspective dynamic (I, You). deep, moving, creative. most enjoyed. |
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