Song Description
"Road To Arlington" is an in-depth look into what a soldier might be feeling while standing watch in Iraq. Heartfelt and Patriotic with a die-hard attitude. This song is a hit!
| Song Length |
5:39 |
Genre |
Folk - Country, Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Troubled |
Subject |
War, Patriotic |
| Similar Artists |
Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Road To Arlington
Words and Music by Nick Evans Mowery
Standing on the front lines
Heart bleedin' red, white and blue
I shot my gun for the first time
In my pocket, a picture that my young son drew
I don't know the answer
I don't know if it's right
I fight here in the desert
I'm thinkin' bout home tonight
The gas mask on my head
It hides my blood, red eye
This fox hole is my bed
In the distance they will hide
In my ear there is an anthem
A blackhawk in the sky
My fear out in the open
It's time to face the fight
Lt. says it's time to press on
So I turned to grab my gear
To the chest I accept several unexpected guests
I heard they flanked us from the rear
I'm feelin' kinda cold and tired
I ain't thinkin' exactly clear
The reinforcements aren't far behind us
I know they won't leave me here
Such a long ride home
A soft pillow beneath my tired head
The soldiers around me are silent
Thinkin' bout where we've been
The flag streched out around me
I think I'll hang out here in Arlington
The honor guard is firing
I chose to fight- I think I won