Charlie

Album: single release only (2025)
Charted: 77
Play Video
  • Shot down and he was barely thirty-one
    Another woke coward took a life with a gun
    He left behind a wife and a daughter and a son
    All he did was try to speak for all of us
    And I'm so tired of the hatred and the narratives
    The patriots ain't dangerous, woke people are the terrorists
    They shot and killed the father, sent a message to Americans
    They ain't gonna stop until they bury us
    Dear Charlie, I don't know if you can see us now
    But if Heaven has a window, I sure hope you're looking down
    'Cause we ain't going quiet, we gon' scream your name loud
    And you're gone, but I swear to God that we gon' make you proud

    We ain't backing off or giving up, I'll preach what you taught me
    They may have killed a soldier, but that man had an army
    This is far more deep than some political parties
    And you can't kill freedom, so this one is for Charlie

    This ain't the America that all our parents loved
    But good men tried to keep making it great
    Pray that God will take care of us, the system is failing us
    When good men die for the things that they say
    And I can't just be quiet
    So I gotta be brave
    'Cause this is America, lately it's scaring us
    But one good man can change it all in a day

    Killed in cold blood for having a discussion
    And liberals are celebrating murder like it's justice
    You didn't kill a villain or the evil that it comes with
    You killed a father and a husband
    And I'm so tired of the left and all the wokery
    We can't get along if you just kill us when we don't agree
    Sniper rifle fire from a liberal that no one sees
    Scared I might be next to die when I'm just buying groceries
    Charlie, we'll make sure your children know
    That defending all our freedom is why you aren't coming home
    I hope Heaven has a window you can watch your children grow
    And hear your message echo from below

    And we ain't backing off or giving up, I'll preach what you taught me
    They may have killed a soldier, but that man had an army
    This is far more deep than some political parties
    And you can't kill freedom, so this one is for Charlie

    This ain't the America that all our parents loved
    But good men tried to keep making it great
    Pray that God will take care of us, the system is failing us
    When good men die for the things that they say
    And I can't just be quiet
    So I gotta be brave
    'Cause this is America, lately it's scaring us
    But one good man can change it all in a day Writer/s: Thomas MacDonald
    Publisher: REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Zakk Wylde

Zakk WyldeSongwriter Interviews

When he was playing Ozzfest with Black Label Society, a kid told Zakk he was the best Ozzy guitarist - Zakk had to correct him.

Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & PalmerSongwriter Interviews

Greg talks about writing songs of "universal truth" for King Crimson and ELP, and tells us about his most memorable stage moment (it involves fireworks).

Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders

Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy and Black Star RidersSongwriter Interviews

Writing with Phil Lynott, Scott saw their ill-fated frontman move to a darker place in his life and lyrics.

A Monster Ate My Red Two: Sesame Street's Greatest Song Spoofs

A Monster Ate My Red Two: Sesame Street's Greatest Song SpoofsSong Writing

When singers started spoofing their own songs on Sesame Street, the results were both educational and hilarious - here are the best of them.

Christmas Songs

Christmas SongsFact or Fiction

Rudolf, Bob Dylan and the Singing Dogs all show up in this Fact or Fiction for seasonal favorites.

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers

Bill Medley of The Righteous BrothersSongwriter Interviews

Medley looks back on "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" - his huge hits from the '60s that were later revived in movies.