Terry Murphy: Music

Over a barrel (Terry Murphy)
~A song about the fears I have living with a son near the age of 18 and our country's military and political involvement in other nation's affairs.~

A man has the right to do what he must
But where is my protection for actions unjust
When the people in charge get to make all the moves
Are we forced just to live with what they choose

We all are so selfish were all in that boat
I know what I’d do if I wore his coat
I look for the wisdom and struggle with the cause
Sometimes all that power just brings out the flaws

Over a barrel…starin into a gun
Seein’ 4 corners with no place to run
Over a barrel..lookin’ out for my son
No end in site..am I the only one

We’ver heard all your speeches and given you time
But every dead soldier’s got a family home cryin’
It isn’t their fault they’re doin’ their job
Put down your ego before the next life you rob

When innocent children come home in a box
and the weekend warriors start leavin’ in flocks
even flag wavers chant “why are we there”
you won your election with your middle east scare

Where are the answers of the questions of youth
It just seems too easy to make up the truth
It’s real hard to listen when the lips move so fast
But that last broken promise won’t be your last