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For Hugh Thompson. Who Stood Alone. Lyrics
For Hugh Thompson. Who Stood Alone. My Lai Massacre. Vietnam, 1968
the helicopter blades spun behind you
and all the eyes of the village
were fixed on you
as you stabbed your foot down
into the jungle grass
what authority you had
In the line of fire
you raised your hands
as the silence slowly dedescended
between infamy and fame
your name was on the lips
of both angels and demons
did justice plant herself as an anchor in you mind?
did the words speak themselves like they were spoken before time?
did the blood pound in your chest as you face the seargeant down?
did you feel the power of God surging all around you?
and all the eyes of the village
were fixed on you
as you stabbed your foot down
into the jungle grass
what authority you had
you raised your hands
as the silence slowly dedescended
between infamy and fame
your name was on the lips
of both angels and demons
did the words speak themselves like they were spoken before time?
did the blood pound in your chest as you face the seargeant down?
did you feel the power of God surging all around you?
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This song is a fine tribute to a man of outstanding courage and principle. His story must be told and retold, if there's to be any hope for civilisation.