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How Do We Explain This To The Kids?

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lyrics

Hey kid, you’re growing up so fast
I wish your innocence would last
Soon you’ll have questions ‘bout the stories we’ve told
Why’d we build a world fit to explode
Then kick the can straight down the road
Yeah that’s one hell of a future we’ve sold
Now I’m not saying there was no need to fight
Just that the battle wasn’t right
We got angry at the silliest things
I might be a little older
But I’m still looking for an answer
How do we explain this to the kids?

Now I know I’ve made mistakes, but I know for sure
This time I won’t walk away like I did before
And the promise that I make, it’s a promise I won’t break so easy

Yeah I wish I’d made a bigger stand
And I wish that I had been the man
You always seem to think that I was
In time we will hand you this Earth
And it’s not the one that you deserve
And We’ll act all surprised that we were the cause
I know what I need to do
I’m not destined to disappoint you
This should never have to be your fight
It’s time we strike a different chord
And fight for all that we ignored
It’s time to start tomorrow tonight

I know I’ve made mistakes, but I know for sure
This time I won’t walk away like I did before
And the promise that I make, it’s a promise I won’t break so easy

Yeah I know I’ve made mistakes, but I know for sure
This time I won’t walk away like I did before
And the promise that I make, it’s a promise I won’t break so easy

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from Thom Lyons, released November 13, 2012
Thom Lyons: Vocals, Guitar
Peter Rodocker: Percussion, Backing Vocals
Jeff Simpson: Organ

Written by Thom Lyons (C) & (P) 2012 Thom Lyons Music (ASCAP)

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Thom Lyons Portland, Oregon

Employing a combination of beautifully crafted folk-rock songs and a staggering weathered voice, Thom Lyons has been winning over audiences on both sides of the Atlantic for years.
His forthcoming EP “Transatlantic” is a collection of 6 songs touching on themes of loss, perseverance, marriage, hometowns and heroes.
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