Song for Johnny
I’ll listen to your tired stepsYour baby will wait for youThere’s a perfect shining fireThat lights your way
I hide myself behind your black elegant suitWatching the furious river of lifeRunning through youThe cruel river of history is rolling into your chest
Why did you believe in god?There is no heaven to thankWhy did you believe in America?There’s just a mouth of fire to kiss
I’m not taking my guns to townDad, I don’t have chains around my feet againJust a four coins Jesus icon in my pocketAnd ticket for a place I’ll never know
The anger of America bleeds from your handsThe faith of America sleeps in your chestNo revenge, no blessing