Temple

I lost my city in the light of day Thick smoke Helicopter blades Heaven on earth I've never moved so fast You'll never know the fear your mama has I know your father can't call anymore He never meant to be a man of war But we found freedom what will you do now Bury the burden baby make us proud I lost my city in the light of day Thick smoke Helicopter blades Why would I bother to remember when Our people baby die and live again Look at this one I want you to see Fashion was high My hair was so long This was maybe '73 You know I have been adored by good and kind men They sent their love with poetry By day I gave grand speeches At night, like you We danced to be free I lost my city In the prime of my time Mud Silk And the dust of life I was a diamond of the embassy It doesn't matter what I meant to be Girl you come from the fortunate ones Gold Sky And a first born son We don't have words for the way you have grown We'll always feed you You can always come home Why would a million dare sink in the sea? Why would a million dare sink in the sea? Why would a million dare sink in the sea? Why would a million dare sink in the sea? I don't want to say anymore But I have been here before I don't want to say anymore Find what you need I don't want to say anymore But I have been here before I have earned this sorrow Mine to keep I lost my city in the light of day Thick smoke Helicopter blades Why would I bother to remember when Our people baby die and live again I lost my city in the light of day Thick smoke Helicopter blades Heaven and earth I've never moved so fast You'll never know the fear your mama has I know your father can't call anymore He never meant to be a man of war But we found freedom what will you do now Bury the burden baby make us proud --- Temple - Thao & the Get Down Stay Down