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Old Soldiers Never Cry - Freudian Slip
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A song I wrote for the veterans that came back from wars as disappointed people who expected better from the country they fought for.
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Part-time Singer/Songwriter. Writing,singing and recording for nothing more than the love of music :)
Well the "Band" is just me and whatever friends are around to record with at the time.
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Genre
Rock • Progressive Rock
Charts
Peak #6
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Ian Brough
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Ian Brough
Uploaded
December 15, 2018
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MP3 9.7 MB • 251 kbps • 5:23
Story behind the song
The second track from the Freudian Slip project. Written after watching a documentary about the treatment of veterans. I laid down the basic track, vocals and backing vocals and then asked Darren Greaves to add Guitars, Bass and some additional Keyboards plus his mastering and production magic.
Lyrics
The Battle-lines are quiet, the guns will turn to rust But the suffering and pain will never fade You stood up for your country, never gave a second thought Didnt realise the price that you would pay A heroes welcome was the last thing on your mind But you came back to indifference and hate Why do you feel guilty, when you are not to blame? But you walk the streets and hold your head in shame Dreams will never leave you of the things that you have seen Youre haunted by the horrors that remain Will you ever get the peace of mind you need? Or take the tragic memories to your grave Old Soldiers never cry Old Soldiers never cry Old Soldiers never cry Old Soldiers never cry As night falls on the Cenotaph, you say goodbye to friends Your medals growing heavy with the years Children playing in the park dont know who you are Forgotten hero, fighting back the tears You remember everything you dare And leave this world that never seemed to care Old Soldiers never cry Old Soldiers never cry Old Soldiers never cry Old Soldiers never cry Old Soldiers never cry Old Soldiers never cry
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