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Hero In This Room
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An experience with two veterans inspired me to write this song for them. This song is signed under JLAMPCO. For licensing, e-mail jlamusicpubco@mchsi.com.
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christian artist/songwriter, contemporary christian music
To tell you a little about myself, I'm a songwriter, audio engineer and music producer. I've been studying the science, art and business of audio engineering for about five years now and it has been so rewarding. I helped my mother achieve one of her life-long dreams by producing her first album (Freda Tapp - Dance In The Rain) and I'm excited to get started on her next one. I have also worked with several other artists in writing and recording some great music. I recently separated from the military and have moved with my wife and kids down to Georgia to be closer to our families who live in Louisiana. I'm currently operating out of my home-based project studio. I'm very eager to work with any aspiring songwriters and/or performers who are looking for a cost-effective way to transform their musical message into a great quality demo that could proudly be shared with others and pitched to record labels. I stick to positive material (Faith, love, inspiration, etc.). Please e-mail or call me if you're interested in my assistance with your music. I'll make sure that you're happy with the end product.
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Genre
Country • Country General
Charts
#7,697 today Peak #19
#2,760 in subgenre Peak #8
Author
Micah Tapp
Rights
2005
Uploaded
August 19, 2005
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MP3 3.9 MB • 128 kbps • 4:15
Story behind the song
In 2002, Michelle and I went to Disney World together during one of my business TDY's to Orlando. We stopped in one of the cafes to grab some lunch and when Michelle got up to go to the salad bar, I struck up a conversation with a man who was cleaning the tables near me. I learned a lot about him. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Our talk wasn't long, but it had a huge impact on me. I sat and watched him go about his business and do his job as everyone ate their food and socialized. I struggled with this sight. Here was a man who went to foreign soil and stared death in the face as a young boy. He did it so that we could continue living life in freedom as we know it here in the states. I'm sure there were many moments during that time in his life when he would have given anything to just be in a place of peace and safety, but he stayed the course and fulfilled his duty. No one in that enormous cafeteria had a clue that they were in the presence of a true hero. No one took note that a man two and three times their age was doing a job that usually teens take on to just make a few extra bucks. I wanted to stand up on the top of my table and shout out, "Can't you see? We've got a hero in this room!" The next year I visited the Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio to say "hello" to some veterans being treated there. I met a man who was near the end of his life. The one thing he could still do very well was talk. He told me the story of how three ships that he was assigned to were sunk in WWII while he was on-board. The first of his ships that sank was in Pearl Harbor during the infamous attack. He inspired me and still treated me like I deserved respect. He was the one who was to be honored that day. We eventually parted and the only thing I knew to do for him was to write a song. That is the way I honored him. These two men inspired me back then, but this song is for ALL those who stand between us and harm . . . past, present and future. They give their lives for the most noble cause . . . freedom. I hope that everyone who hears this song will be able to look beyond the controversies that are thrown in our faces everyday. I want it to help people focus on the big picture and the true purpose of patriotism. One last thing . . . if you ever meet one of these heroes and give them a simple and sincere thanks, their smile will be embedded in your heart until the day you die. That's what this song is about. Please share with anyone and everyone. It needs to be heard by the world.
Lyrics
Words & Music by Micah Tapp Performed by Micah Tapp Signed under JLAMPCO For licensing, e-mail jlamusicpubco@mchsi.com --------------------------- I met a man the other day He cleaned the tables at the place I ate Through our conversation I learned that He fought in the Korean War He said "goodbye" and was on his way There were so many things I wanted to say When he was just a boy, he left his mom and dad And didn't know if he was coming back [chorus] Can't you see? We've got a hero in this room! Can anybody see? He could've died for me and you! But he returned and now he is standing here We should all stand up and cheer I met a man another day He'll never leave the bed where he lays Through our conversation I learned that He sailed the seas in World War II When I looked into his eyes I saw a sparkle that was so full of life When he was just a boy, he had to be a man The freedom we have was molded by his hands [repeat chorus] But he returned and now he is laying here And still not an ounce of fear When he was just a boy, he gave all that he had I'm so thankful that he made it back [musical bridge] Many gave their lives so that freedom could survive Always keep watch for one of the few There may be a hero standing next to you
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