Story Behind The Song
Song of revolution. Song of Freedom. Song of overcoming the impossible. Song of lament and song of hope.
Song Description
Song of revolution. Song of Freedom. Song of overcoming the impossible. Song of lament and song of hope.
| Song Length |
3:17 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
General, General |
| Similar Artists |
The Allman Brothers Band, The Band |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
200 Miles
I remember everything from '63
Freedom wasn't meant for anyone but you and me
The grass was always greener on the always-greener side
We held our hope within our hands
And we held our hearts with pride
200 miles from hope, 200 miles from peace
200 miles from anything and 200 minds at ease
200 favorite footsteps, 200 psalms of faith
200 northern lights and 200 voices that just can't wait
I remember everything from '81
We thought the fascists caught up but the bastards hadn't won
We ran them from our hilltops - our children unaware
Our flag was flown, equality shown
Out flag was ours to bear
I can't remember anything from '94
We were processed by the system; they locked our iron doors
All I see are footsteps from the Promised Land above
And I promise not to leave this land so desolate and unloved ...