Yes, I love country music of late. It’s been given a fresh outlook, crossing towards rock a little. But, this song is not a rock song whatsoever. It’s a touching ballad by Tim McGraw, a tribute to the families of soldiers who have died, and this one is a “letter” from a soldier to his family, to be sent if he dies.
Tim McGraw – If You’re Reading This
If you’re reading this
My momma is sitting there
Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
War was just a game we played when we were kids
Well I’m laying down my gun
I’m hanging up my boots
I’m up here with God
And we’re both watching over you
So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go
If you’re reading this I’m already home
If you’re reading this
Half way around the world
I won’t be there to see the birth of our little girl
I hope she looks like you
I hope she fights like me
Stand up for the innocent and the weak
I’m laying down my gun
Hanging up my boots
Tell dad I don’t regret that i followed in his shoes
If you’re reading this, there is going to come a day
You move on and find someone else and that’s okay
Just remember this
I’m in a better place
Soldiers live in peace and angels sing amazing grace
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August 5th, 2007 at 2:28pm
quite nice~
August 5th, 2007 at 7:20pm
US president shld hear dis song n ask da soldiers 2 come home yah?very touching indeed…
August 5th, 2007 at 9:16pm
Gosh, I haven’t even reached the second verse, I already have tears in my eyes. Beautiful. I love country songs too.
August 6th, 2007 at 8:33am
When i was in UK I lived with a couple – both were in the army. And since Iraq, both (Phil and Cath) are registered for the civillian army. But Cath had her
knee replaced, so she is automatically taken out of the list.
Remembrance Sunday in the UK is a day to remember all the soldiers who have died in the war… and hate to say this, but songs like this will never have a fraction of a meaing to us as it does to men and women who lived it and made it alive, but saw many who didn’t. Both couple showed me great love while I was there, but the sadness that filled the house that day when memories came flooding back was overwhelming.
Recently, I had a chance to live a little of that because Phil was sent to Basra as a civilian soldier and we all know about the recent bombing…. mails were not replied and there was no way we could tell if he made it or not…
But thank God… he did. Cath called me to tell me he was coming home, but the minute I heard his voice on the phone, I cannot put into words the hatred I have for those who think war is an answer and the love I have for 2 ppl who innocently opened their door for a stranger to feel at home for 4 months.
~ Coffeerox ~
August 6th, 2007 at 2:22pm
clement Indeed.
JuN jUn XVII Yeah it’s touching isn’t it?
Jewelle Agreed. Country songs have improved over the years.
coffeerox Thanks for sharing. *HUGS*
August 6th, 2007 at 6:57pm
I would recommend Pink – Dear Mr President for himn to listen instead. http://coffeedabomb.blogspot.c.....ident.html