
Date of issue: 11.04.2014
Record label: Hot Rod Hell
Song language: English
Southern Wind |
As I walk through the woods on a cold winters eve, |
I hear voices far away, it seems so hard to believe, |
That I hear these conversations with my very own ears, |
Because Im standing all alone, not another soul is near, |
I thought I heard a young boy say «daddy what do we do, |
with these brand new coats of grey, that they’ve given me and you», |
He said «boy that coat represents our great southern land, |
so wear it with pride oneday I know you’ll understand», |
I thought I heard a woman say, «husband I love you, |
I’ll be waiting right here to greet you, when the war is through», |
I heard the man reply, «my dear dont worry I’ll be fine, |
I promise I’ll be home its just a matter of time», |
Southern wind blow on, through our unforgotten land, |
Here today and yesteryear are reunited once again, |
Here the cry of Confederates lost many years ago, |
Cannons thunder and a lonesesome locomotive whistle blows, |
Share your pride inside with your fellow rebel souls, |
Hear their stories from beyond the grave, so many left untold, |
Keep dixieland alive in your heart and in your mind, |
Southern wind blows once again and will until the end of time |
A heard a fire crackling, far away from where I stood, |
I heard so many southern strangers form a perfect brotherhood, |
I hear horses rumble, carrying their soldiers off to fight, |
Gunshots pierce the silence of a cold and quiet night, |
I hear yelling fade away as a man draws his final breath, |
With his rifle and his honor, he falls down to his death, |
I hear … on earth, and battle rage beneath dark eastern skies, |
Brothers telling one another their ultimate goodbyes |
Southern wind blow on, through our unforgotten land, |
Here today and yesteryear are reunited once again, |
Here the cry of Confederates lost many years ago, |
Cannons thunder and a lonesesome locomotive whistle blows, |
Share your pride inside with your fellow rebel souls, |
Hear their stories from beyond the grave, so many left untold, |
Keep dixieland alive in your heart and in your mind, |
Southern wind blows once again and will until the end of time |
Spoken words: |
After 4 years of arduous service, marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, |
The Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming |
numbers and resources, |
I need not tell the survivors of so many hard fought battles, |
Who have remained steadfast to the last, |
That I have consented to this result due to no mistrust of them, |
But feeling their valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could |
compensate the loss that would have attended continuation of the contest, |
I have determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose service has |
endeared them to their countrymen. |
By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes, |
and remain there until exchanged |
I heard a young boy cry as he fell onto his knees, |
He said «Jesus let my father rest in peace I beg you please», |
I heard this young boy cry as he took his fathers hand, |
«Daddy now I understand" — and then a boy became a man, |
I heard a woman open up her front door all alone, |
She recieves news that her husband will not be returning home, |
I heard a woman break down and pray to God and scream, |
What I feel it is so real, its in the air, its not a dream |
Southern wind blow on, through our unforgotten land, |
Here today and yesteryear are reunited once again, |
Here the cry of Confederates lost many years ago, |
Cannons thunder and a lonesesome locomotive whistle blows, |
Share your pride inside with your fellow rebel souls, |
Hear their stories from beyond the grave, so many left untold, |
Keep dixieland alive in your heart and in your mind, |
Southern wind blows once again and will until the end of time |
Southern wind blow on, through our unforgotten land, |
Here today and yesteryear are reunited once again, |
Here the cry of Confederates lost many years ago, |
Cannons thunder and a lonesesome locomotive whistle blows, |
Share your pride inside with your fellow rebel souls, |
Hear their stories from beyond the grave, so many left untold, |
Keep dixieland alive in your heart and in your mind, |
Southern wind blows once again and will until the end of time |
Spoken word: |
You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the conciousness of |
duty faithfully performed, and I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend |
to you his blessing and protection. |
With unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your country, |
and a greatful rememberance of your kind and generous consideration for myself, |
I bid you an affectionate farewell. |
Southern wind blow on, through our unforgotten land, |
Here today and yesteryear are reunited once again, |
Here the cry of Confederates lost many years ago, |
Cannons thunder and a lonesesome locomotive whistle blows, |
Share your pride inside with your fellow rebel souls, |
Hear their stories from beyond the grave, so many left untold, |
Keep dixieland alive in your heart and in your mind, |
Southern wind blows once again and will until the end of time |
Name | Year |
---|---|
Redneck Piece of White Trash | 2005 |
Bury Me in Southern Ground | 2006 |
1-2-3 | 2004 |
Mr. Confederate Man | 2005 |
What You Think | 2004 |
Battle Cry of Freedom (Confederate) | 2015 |
The Greatest Place on Earth | 2010 |
One Way or Another | 2004 |
Theft of Mind | 2008 |
Bonnie Blue Flag | 2015 |
The Young Man | 2008 |
Drink and Cry | 2008 |
House of the Rising Sun | 2012 |
Angel With a Gray Robe On | 2014 |
Evil Man | 2016 |
From a Mile Away | 2006 |