Brothers- Jesse Lacey

So the airs getting colder and the news keeps us scared.

We still wrestle this summer in the bones of our tired and blistered hands,

Cause tonight we got drinks and just a couple of friends.

And the girl my brother likes is finally talking to him,

And his chest is all swelled like he's proud and happy.

Like hes got a great idea, like he's making a memory.

Wake up and come out to the car.

There's a east swell coming and it's howling off shore,

And we'll be lying like lions out in the sands.

But I'll be dead before you put a gun in my brothers hands.

So we make jokes back home, and we lighten the mood.

But growing up, my parents saw what sending a kid to fight could really do.

And now with the war I can tell they're a little shook up.

Because just a few mothers sons will never really be enough.

Not till half of our names are etched out on the wall

And the other half ruined from the things we saw.

Wake up and come out to the car.

There's a east swell coming and it's howling off shore,

And we'll be lying like lions out in the sands.

But I'll be dead before you put a gun in my brothers hands.

This is one of my favorite songs. The second verse is what really speaks to me about the effects of war. The reference to the Vietnam memorial is also a beautiful aspect to the song. It brings me back to my trip there last January- running my hands over all the names.

It really makes you think about the cost of war. Even if you make it out of a tour unharmed physically, you can still have scars from seeing combat and that can almost be more painful.

Ever since I added this class over Christmas break I’ve been thinking about this song and reflecting. Maybe you guys will like it and do the same.

love love love. and joy to all.

It’s worth a listen…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeKpC7nSnBE&feature=related