Calico Skies

Paul McCartney

It was written that I would love you
From the moment I opened my eyes
And the morning when I first saw you
Gave me life under calico skies

I will hold you for as long as you like
I'll hold you for the rest of my life

Always looking for ways to love you
Never failing to fight at your side
While the angels of love protect us
From the innermost secrets we hide

I'll hold you for as long as you like
I'll hold you for the rest of my life

Long live all of us crazy soldiers
Who were born under calico skies
May we never be called to handle
All the weapons of war we despise

I'll hold you for as long as you like
I'll hold you for the rest of my life
I'll hold you for as long as you like
I'll love you for the rest of my
For the rest of my life


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    I read that Paul wrote the song about an old movie about two soldiers. Male soldiers ,who fought togather and were secertly in love. the one dies on the battle field in the other's arms. And before you rag on me. I'm a huge Beatle Fan! listen to it again. " always looking for ways to love you, never failing to fight at your side.----from the intermost secerts we hide" " long live all us crazy soldiers"
    They made a American movie called Wings in 29. the two guys weren't gay , but they loved each other and the death scene was heartbreaking and quite shocking for the time.

    ronsimbaon January 15, 2011   Link

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