Times Likes These
The lakes and pines, they bleed of beauty and graceAnd the rivers, they run wild like an endless raceThe forests soar so high then fall to the seaAs church bells ring and sing in harmony
I heard them say they're shutting Detroit downBut I won't leave 'cause this is my hometown
And it's times like these we can't replaceIt's times like these we must embraceAnd even though it's bittersweet and brings us to our kneesIt makes us who we are in times like these
The concrete and steel stand strong against the windWith the memories of what was and what has beenThe sounds of sweet soul music and blue-collar bluesThere were 17 colors for a Chevy, all red, white and blue
I heard them say that you can't save that townBut I won't leave, I will stand my ground
And it's times like these we can't replaceIt's times like these we must embraceAnd even though it's bittersweet and brings us to our kneesIt makes us who we are in times like these
The ice and snow give way to a new spring bloomIn the wake that hope and faith they will be home soonA new day dawns as the good Lord shines from above'Cause in the rubble and rust there remains a whole lotta love
And I was here watching it all go downAnd I'll still be when it comes back around
And it's times like these we can't replaceIt's times like these we must embraceAnd even though it's bittersweet and brings us to our kneesIt makes us who we are in times like these
It makes us who we are in times like these