I really like this new song “A Battle Hymn for Children” by The Faint and I couldn’t find any lyrics for it so I transcribed what I could hear.
Teacher, bring me to heaven or leave me alone
Why make me work so hard when you know I’ll work slow?
Don’t make us watch you scrape more powder on the walls
Show us a laser, take us to space or let us go
We’ve got violent games on pause at home
You’ve seen this angst take shape
Don’t hide those guilty eyes
You gave us guns for toys
We trained with crosshair scopes
Then in the name of peace we make war
Sergeant I don’t remember how you said to deal with guilt
I’m haunted by families grieving, even soldier’s kids
Is it God against God and the pawns are people?
If they’re both the same God then the battle’s over
Details…
Preacher am I gonna make it?
Am I going up?
Am I forgiven for the humans that dropped
It’s not like a game once the guilt piles up
If I knew what I know now it’s easy to say I wouldn’t go
?I had violent games on pause at home?
We know how hate takes shape
Don’t hide those guilty eyes
You gave us guns for toys
Imposed beliefs then lied
We were taught that God prefers the USA
Just like the billboard sign that says “God’s Country”
If it’s true that God roots for the USA
Is every bomb we drop in God’s name?
In other news; I am nearly done with the project that’s been taking every waking minute of my time. Someday soon I might start doing things and writing about them again. I know we’re all looking forward to that.
Till then… I’m having a really good time.