Not In Vain (Memorial Day Tribute) - ROUGH Pre-production Cut
13 years
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Description:
This is a very rough scratch track. Finished version to be released later this year.
Special dedication to Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom of Marc Alan Lee (pictured near the end of the video), the first Navy Seal to be killed in Iraq...
Debbie is the founder and President of America's Mighty Warriors.
Her mission statement:
"To honor, thank, support, and encourage the troops and their families and remember the sacrifice of my "Mighty Warrior" Marc Alan Lee, the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. To accept the challenge from his last letter home and "pass on the kindness, the love, the precious gift of human life, through random acts of kindness" that will impact and honor our military, the fallen and their families for their selfless service and sacrifice."
I know she would love to have your support...
http://www.americasmightywarriors.org/
Lyrics:
Not In Vain
She held her baby tightly
Walked between those hallowed rows
Of familiar white tombstones
Bearing names of our nation's heroes
She found the one she was looking for
With a heaviness in her chest
Tears fell as she whispered
"Here's where your daddy was laid to rest"
She looked around saw others
Who were mourning silently
Somewhere in the distance
The sound of "Taps" echoed in the breeze
Flags were placed by grateful hearts
Where every single hero lay
Her eyes filled with tears as she said his name
That's when she swore she heard him say:
Don't cry, baby
You will never be alone
Lean on God to help you
Find the strength to go on
For our family and country
I gave my life in freedom's name
Please keep liberty's fire burning
So all I gave was not in vain.
That night she lay sleepless
His words echoed in her mind
She stared at the flag they gave her
Kept on her nightstand by her side
She heard her baby start to cry
Wiped her own tears away
Rocked her baby back to sleep
Then fell to her knees to pray
Dear Lord, I need you now
Oh, I want to do my part
To honor my baby's daddy
Whom I loved with all my heart
Help me overcome the challenges
Sure to come my way
She began to cry when once again
She swore she heard her lover say:
Don't cry, baby
You will never be alone
Lean on God to help you
Find the strength to go on
For our family and country
I gave my life in freedom's name
Please keep liberty's fire burning
So all I gave was not in vain.
Sleep finally embraced her
She dreamt that he was there
Wiping her tears away
Whispering softly in her ear...
Don't cry, baby
You will never be alone
Lean on God to help you
Find the strength to go on
For our family and country
I gave my life in freedom's name
Please keep liberty's fire burning
So all I gave was not in vain.
Keep the torch of freedom burning
So all I gave was not in vain.
Copyright 2011, Lisa Mei & BigDawg
Special dedication to Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom of Marc Alan Lee (pictured near the end of the video), the first Navy Seal to be killed in Iraq...
Debbie is the founder and President of America's Mighty Warriors.
Her mission statement:
"To honor, thank, support, and encourage the troops and their families and remember the sacrifice of my "Mighty Warrior" Marc Alan Lee, the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. To accept the challenge from his last letter home and "pass on the kindness, the love, the precious gift of human life, through random acts of kindness" that will impact and honor our military, the fallen and their families for their selfless service and sacrifice."
I know she would love to have your support...
http://www.americasmightywarriors.org/
Lyrics:
Not In Vain
She held her baby tightly
Walked between those hallowed rows
Of familiar white tombstones
Bearing names of our nation's heroes
She found the one she was looking for
With a heaviness in her chest
Tears fell as she whispered
"Here's where your daddy was laid to rest"
She looked around saw others
Who were mourning silently
Somewhere in the distance
The sound of "Taps" echoed in the breeze
Flags were placed by grateful hearts
Where every single hero lay
Her eyes filled with tears as she said his name
That's when she swore she heard him say:
Don't cry, baby
You will never be alone
Lean on God to help you
Find the strength to go on
For our family and country
I gave my life in freedom's name
Please keep liberty's fire burning
So all I gave was not in vain.
That night she lay sleepless
His words echoed in her mind
She stared at the flag they gave her
Kept on her nightstand by her side
She heard her baby start to cry
Wiped her own tears away
Rocked her baby back to sleep
Then fell to her knees to pray
Dear Lord, I need you now
Oh, I want to do my part
To honor my baby's daddy
Whom I loved with all my heart
Help me overcome the challenges
Sure to come my way
She began to cry when once again
She swore she heard her lover say:
Don't cry, baby
You will never be alone
Lean on God to help you
Find the strength to go on
For our family and country
I gave my life in freedom's name
Please keep liberty's fire burning
So all I gave was not in vain.
Sleep finally embraced her
She dreamt that he was there
Wiping her tears away
Whispering softly in her ear...
Don't cry, baby
You will never be alone
Lean on God to help you
Find the strength to go on
For our family and country
I gave my life in freedom's name
Please keep liberty's fire burning
So all I gave was not in vain.
Keep the torch of freedom burning
So all I gave was not in vain.
Copyright 2011, Lisa Mei & BigDawg