"Born down in a dead man's town... " -- A little contrary to picture perfect Americana portrayed in 'Father Knows Best' and 'Leave it to Beaver' aint it?
"Got in a little hometown jam... " -- Jail or fight. I respect those that chose to fight, but it still wasn't right.
"Come back home to the refinery... " -- Think our economy is bad today? Pull your head out your arse. The 70's were a true economic nightmare.
"Went down to see my V.A. man... " -- America only supports winners pal. Besides, those who spit on you at the airport are in charge now.
"I had a brother at Khe Sahn... " -- Actual kin or comrade in arms? Ask a Vietnam veteran. They will tell you there is no difference.
"I got a picture of him in her arms now... " -- There was no such thing as closure for the 'Nam vet in the 70's and early 80's. If this song were written a few years later the picture would have been left at an ebony wall in D.C.
"I'm ten years burning down the road... " -- The war is over, yet it isn't.
While watching the news the other day at lunch with a coworker who served as a Navy Corpsman in Vietnam, I observed that we were about 40 years too late in learning how to treat our veterans.
He answered me with silence... eyes lowered.
Damn those that dared to humble the bravest of a generation. You and your spawn will NEVER have my support or respect.
@rancidcrab I served between 1972-76. When they announced they were building a memorial--a wall with names..my first reaction was that it was too late and they could stick the wall up their collective arses with red hot pokers.
@rancidcrab I served between 1972-76. When they announced they were building a memorial--a wall with names..my first reaction was that it was too late and they could stick the wall up their collective arses with red hot pokers.
But then years later I went to the wall...it was so powerful--it moved me to my core. It was just after sunset and it seemed like everyone there knew innately that reverence was automatic in this place of honor. 58000+ names.. Hushed tones--whispers and respect. Today you'll find people there talking on their cell phones--it has come full circle.
But then years later I went to the wall...it was so powerful--it moved me to my core. It was just after sunset and it seemed like everyone there knew innately that reverence was automatic in this place of honor. 58000+ names.. Hushed tones--whispers and respect. Today you'll find people there talking on their cell phones--it has come full circle.
"Born down in a dead man's town... " -- A little contrary to picture perfect Americana portrayed in 'Father Knows Best' and 'Leave it to Beaver' aint it?
"Got in a little hometown jam... " -- Jail or fight. I respect those that chose to fight, but it still wasn't right.
"Come back home to the refinery... " -- Think our economy is bad today? Pull your head out your arse. The 70's were a true economic nightmare.
"Went down to see my V.A. man... " -- America only supports winners pal. Besides, those who spit on you at the airport are in charge now.
"I had a brother at Khe Sahn... " -- Actual kin or comrade in arms? Ask a Vietnam veteran. They will tell you there is no difference.
"I got a picture of him in her arms now... " -- There was no such thing as closure for the 'Nam vet in the 70's and early 80's. If this song were written a few years later the picture would have been left at an ebony wall in D.C.
"I'm ten years burning down the road... " -- The war is over, yet it isn't.
While watching the news the other day at lunch with a coworker who served as a Navy Corpsman in Vietnam, I observed that we were about 40 years too late in learning how to treat our veterans.
He answered me with silence... eyes lowered.
Damn those that dared to humble the bravest of a generation. You and your spawn will NEVER have my support or respect.
@rancidcrab I served between 1972-76. When they announced they were building a memorial--a wall with names..my first reaction was that it was too late and they could stick the wall up their collective arses with red hot pokers.
@rancidcrab I served between 1972-76. When they announced they were building a memorial--a wall with names..my first reaction was that it was too late and they could stick the wall up their collective arses with red hot pokers.
But then years later I went to the wall...it was so powerful--it moved me to my core. It was just after sunset and it seemed like everyone there knew innately that reverence was automatic in this place of honor. 58000+ names.. Hushed tones--whispers and respect. Today you'll find people there talking on their cell phones--it has come full circle.
But then years later I went to the wall...it was so powerful--it moved me to my core. It was just after sunset and it seemed like everyone there knew innately that reverence was automatic in this place of honor. 58000+ names.. Hushed tones--whispers and respect. Today you'll find people there talking on their cell phones--it has come full circle.