Story Behind The Song
Not only was I shocked and saddened after 9/11, I also found myself in Kuwait about two years later, as an activated member of the US Army reserve In addition to my military duties, I was able to perform this song and many of my other originals for the troops there.
Song Description
I was shocked and angry about 9/11 and wrote "The Daisies" a few days afterward. I did not get a chance to record it until 2004.
| Song Length |
5:08 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving |
Subject |
Sadness |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
The Daisies
***So I hear that in New York today they took a few thousand lives away * The flower child says she can love it away * What would she say if it was her own baby that got ? blown away? * Would she suddenly say retaliate? * And down go ? the daisies (4X) * A daddy calls just before it goes down * He says, ?I love you and I can?t get out. I don?t think I?ll make it out of this. Promise me you?ll give the kids a kiss?, and then ? silence * (Chorus) * Put another flower in my gun * Let?s see how flowers fight against the bombs * (Chorus) * Mr. Rockwell paint a picture for me * Remind us how we used to be ? ?cause? (Chorus)?