Story Behind The Song
My son is serving in Afghanistan. Something he said to me inspired the opening lines. He said when he is wearing his uniform most people treat him with great dignity and thank him for his service. But there are a few who call him things like "baby kil
Song Description
Basically this song says that our way of life and our democracy, the Constitution the Declaration would be nothing without those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve those things.
| Song Length |
2:58 |
Genre |
Folk - Traditional, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Poignant |
Subject |
Patriotic, Armed Forces |
| Similar Artists |
Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The Blood of a Man
It was necessary and unintended
To atone for the innocent maimed
It was even correct
for the ones that held them in distain
They were told this
As they held their hands skyward
Straight away they all took the stand
Each one of them knew
A question of freedom was at hand
Its not by the pen or the jury
Its not by words spoken so grand
The peace that we all love oh dearly
Was bought by the blood of a man
I speak not from blind celebration
This isn't what anyone plans
Its out of profound admiration
I show you my hand
There are those that we love in the balance
There are those who upon us depend
My question is this
Do you have something to defend?
Its not by the great monumentals
Its not by the wave of a hand
The life that we give to our children
Was bought by the blood of a man
It was necessary and unintended
To atone for the innocent maimed
It was even correct
for the ones that held them in distain