Paul deMarco and I have started a group we call The Co-laborators. Paul is a singer/songwriter/producer and he is the man that puts music and vocals together.
I am a lyric writer and don't sing or play instruments. I collaborate with singer songwriters to put music and vocals to my lyrics.
Story behind the song
Song about a father and son who have lost their relationship and son goes off to war but still loves his dad in the end. The lyrics have been changed a bit in this demo, so they will not be totally as written
Lyrics
Now he lies
Never had a chance to say Im sorry
Never took the time to hear your side
Now on the day youre finely coming home
It seems youre not the only one that died
Chorus:
He went off to war
Became a hero
Saved those lives under duress
Now he lies silent here, ground zero
Hes coming home
To finally rest
Now he lies
On a windy day, late October
A plane lands carrying soldiers from the war
U.S. Flags drape all around the coffins
As the plane opens up her door
Chorus:
He went off to war
Became a hero
Saved those lives under duress
Now he lies silent here, ground zero
Hes coming home
To finally rest
Now he lies
I remember that last day when you left home
I told you, your not welcome here again
Through the police investigations
You proclaimed your innocence , until the end
You said Dad I didnt do it
I didnt hurt no one, I swear
Dont listen to the rumors
Dad I love you, dont you care? (In a low voice speak this line)
I just turned my back and walked away
We never spoke another word
Since that day
Chorus:
He went off to war
Became a hero
Saved those lives under duress
Now he lies silent here, ground zero
Hes coming home
To finally rest
Now he lies
Received an envelope a few days later
After we laid our boy to rest
I opened up a single page letter
Said: Dad I love you, your still the best (In a low voice speak this line)
Never had the chance to say Im sorry
Never took the time to hear your side
And now the day youre finely coming home
Its seems youre not the only one that died
Chorus:
He went off to war
Became a hero
Saved those lives under duress
Now he lies silent here, ground zero
Hes back home to stay and rest
Now he lies
(Fade out)
He went off to war
Became a hero
Saved those lives under duress
Written by Mike McCorison 2011
