Luke Payne - The Lies

from Round 36, Week 2 by Monday Morning 3AM Music Club

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lyrics

When I was a boy
I had the stars and strips forever
Pinned right on the left side of my shirt
I wanted it known
To anyone that saw me
I was proud to put my country first

When I was seventeen
They came to my high school
Looking for a few good men
Told me I could be a hero
Defending god and country
So I join the fight in Vietnam

(Instrumental break)

You might have heard
The situation in the jungle
Was nothing like what was advertised
I saw a lot of guys get killed
But I didn’t see the reason
Then I came home to be despised

Over at the VA
They hardly take my calls
When they do they try hard to play dumb
I traded in my youth
To fight to save Old Glory
I was left just broken down and numb

And the lies, the lies
All their lies are still ringing in my ears
And it’s just about the only thing
It’s the only thing I can hear

(Instrumental break)

I used to think my people
Were made a little better
I thought we were a couple cuts above
I felt lucky to be born
In the greatest place on earth
I believed in liberty and love

But friends I have to tell ya
Having lived a little longer
I’ve arrived at another point of view
Cause there really is no difference
Between one man and another
And there’s not much anyone of us wouldn’t do

And the lies, the lies, the lies
Are still ringing in my ears
And it’s just about the only thing
Yeah it’s the only thing I can hear

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from Round 36, Week 2, released March 14, 2022

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