I recently discovered James Blunt, a UK singer/songwriter made famous
by the hit "You're Beautiful". His song "No Bravery" was written while
he was in the British Army serving on the NATO peacekeeping mission
to Kosovo in 1999. The "he has been here" is in reference to war and
destruction - although if you google "no bravery video" you can hear
the song with images of the war in Iraq attached to the song as well.
I have had the song "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2 as my favorite song
for.. a long while now.. and have finally found a new anthem that I want to share with the world - because it is just that good.
There are children standing here,
Arms outstretched into the sky,
Tears drying on their face.
He has been here.
Brothers lie in shallow graves. Fathers lost without a trace. A nation blind to their disgrace,Since he’s been here.
And I see no bravery, No bravery in your eyes anymore. Only sadness.
Houses burnt beyond repair. The smell of death is in the air.
A woman weeping in despair says, He has been here.
Tracer lighting up the sky. It’s another families’ turn to die. A child afraid to even cry out says, He has been here.
And I see no bravery, No bravery in your eyes anymore. Only sadness.
There are children standing here,
Arms outstretched into the sky,
But no one asks the question why,
He has been here.
Old men kneel and accept their fate. Wives and daughters cut and raped. A generation drenched in hate.
Yes, he has been here.
And I see no bravery, No bravery in your eyes anymore.
Only sadness.
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- @jeffreine that bridge gives me chills
- @jeffreine yep! and watched tv ... I'm pretty sure every night should end like that
- @soccerhaus it was pretty hilarious... then another couple came in and started making out too.. it never ended
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February 25th, 2006 at 7:12 pm
Thank you for posting these lyrics. Thought maybe I should let you know how I found you. Cruisin Connie posted in response to my latest entry about a spider, that I should check out your earlier entry about the recluse. I’m so glad she did! I’ve only read the current page of your entries but just have to say, I really like what I see!
I started to say more but realized it was a bit lengthy so I guess I’ll leave it at that for now.
Great blog! Thanks for sharing of yourself!
February 24th, 2006 at 11:45 am
Don’t get me wrong, Esther. Some of those people “on the other side” are my parents. Heck, I was one of those people just 1 1/2 years ago! So, I understand what you’re saying. I guess it’s just that people are never confronted with the true realities of war. It comes down to ignorance, I think. What say you?
February 24th, 2006 at 3:23 am
Yup ~ James Blunt is amazing, and I’ve been in love with him for a while now ;-)
February 24th, 2006 at 2:04 am
lars_viggo: I’m glad you liked it.. but I know that there are a lot of good Christians who don’t see it our way – so let’s be kind to those on all sides =)
February 24th, 2006 at 12:05 am
Hey, Esther! I just watched that video and it’s really powerful. I simply don’t understand how any believer could say that Jesus would support what is happening there in Iraq.
February 23rd, 2006 at 10:43 pm
I don’t know how I came about your xanga, I was pretty much just browsing xangas (which I rarely do). Something about your posts is so completely inspiring to me. I just wanted to share with you the fact that you’ve left me inspired and happy for the day. :)
peace,
becca