Story Behind The Song
I don't like writting political songs but this just came out that way. Its a story that had to be written.
Song Description
Its about the anguish of a father who went through Vietnam and his 'Brave Young Man' son out in the wars (Iraq is the theme here).
| Song Length |
4:03 |
Genre |
Rock - Easy Listening, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
| Subject |
War, Peace |
Similar Artists |
Sting |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Brave Young Men
Words and Music by
Xavier Calvera
Looking at the horizon
In the first rays of light of the summer sun
He just watches the bird as it flies along
Getting lost into the darkness of
The sky again is falling
And right now he knows he's been here before
Looking back at his life and his own dammed war
His heart goes out to his son who's there.
(Chorus)
Please father don't believe lies
Dear mother oh please don't cry
Its time again for brave young men to fight.
Instrumental bridge
Please father don't believe lies
Dear mother oh please don't cry
Its time again for brave young men to fight.
Please father don't believe lies
Dear mother oh please don't cry
Its time again for brave young men to fight.
Please father don't believe lies
Dear mother oh please don't cry
Its time again for brave young men to die
The bird is back from the darkness
The man believes the sign is a lucky one
He'll come back and grow up to be an old man
The sun is rising once more in summer skies.
©2003 Lord Tiger Music