Shadow of a Son

歌詞

When the buildings turn to tall grass, and the yellow lights to stars And the flag lies down at half mast, like a thousand times before Mother don't forget the letters, sister don't forget to breathe I am standing at your doorstep, you are down upon your knees Will you taste what I have tasted, would you feel what I have felt I don't need you to erase it, I just need a little help Father close the door behind you, I am not the man I was I am standing at your doorstep, just a shadow of a son Will you wake me if I'm screaming, will you love me if I run Doesn't mean I didn't mean it, when I slipped that promise on you And darling don't pour out the whiskey, you are still so beautiful I am standing at your doorstep, we will never win this war I am standing at your doorstep, we will never win If they call me I will be there, shine my boots and hold my breath Maybe I'll come back a hero, laid to rest beneath the flag But please don't forget to tell them, everything that I have done I am standing at your doorstep, I am handing you my gun I am standing at your doorstep, I am handing you my gun I'll be standing at your doorstep, if I'm ever coming home