
Date of issue: 31.12.2001
Record label: CD Baby
Song language: English
Prisoners of War |
That whiskey burns going down |
Old man pour me another round |
'Cause it’s my last night in town |
And I ain’t thinking of slowing down |
No, I am fixing, I’m fixing to drown |
Till I see the sun or I can’t see |
'Cause I got the blues and the blues got me |
I’m gonna make my momma proud |
Her boy on the front lines |
And just like my daddy’s done |
I ain’t afraid to die |
I ain’t afraid to die |
I ain’t no fortunate one |
But I’m proud of what I’ve done |
Hardships, I’ve seen some |
I ain’t a coward, I don’t turn and run |
I don’t turn and run |
So I stumble home, pack up my old memories |
Pictures of ma, my daddy’s flask she gave me |
Keep it near your heart, she would always say |
It’s all he left, and so that’s where it’ll stay |
Her leatherbound, book of psalms and prayers |
She would always read with patience and care |
A short walk to the cemetery to pay respects before I leave |
1901 to 1943 |
I run my fingers through her name and the effigy |
The sun is up, it’s all I see |
'Cause I got the blues and they still got me |
Yeah, they still got me |
I’m gonna make my momma proud |
Her hopeful new recruit |
And just like my daddy done |
I’m gonna bleed red, white, and blue |
I’m gonna bleed red, white, and blue |
I’m gonna bleed red, white, and blue |
I’m gonna bleed red, white, and blue |
I’m gonna bleed red, white, and blue |