Story Behind The Song
My little brother had only been married just over a year when he was sent to Iraq on his second tour of duty. I wrote this song based on what I imagined he might say to his young bride.
Song Description
Written from the perspective of someone a great distance from their loved one.
| Song Length |
3:11 |
Genre |
Folk - General, Unique - Unclassified |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Endearing |
Subject |
Hope, Long |
| Similar Artists |
James Taylor, R.E.M. |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
When the sun goes down tonight, what will be your thoughts by moonlight -- dreams of lands far away, wishes of a better day, oh?
When the evening shade has come, who will be your champion -- someone that is far away, wishing you a better day, oh?
You are there, and I am here. And I am wishing you were near me.
But duty calls me far away. So for now I'll kiss the air, and I'm wishing you a better day, oh.
Seems like years since I've been gone, but my love keeps growing stronger. I am yours, and you are mine. Hope your day is going fine, oh.
You are there, and I am here. And I am wishing you were near me.
But duty calls me far away. So for now I'll kiss the air, and I'm wishing you a better day, oh.
Please don't question why I go; sometimes life is out of my control. So, I'll say a prayer for us, asking God to hold you near me...
Because you are there, and I am here. And I am wishing you were near me. But duty calls me far away. So for now I'll kiss the air, and I'm wishing you a better day, oh.