Blood Diamond - Joey Taze + Lyrics

Lyrics:

Verse 1:
I had a dream I was in heaven, everything around me was nothing but heaven
No more mining, no more diamonds,
No more war, and no more confinement.
In that dream I was used to flying,
Above the dark clouds and away from the ground,
No thinking about goodbye or if I had died,
I was determined to fly the highest.

But what good is a dream, my son nowhere to be seen,
I'd rather feel pain in our harsh reality.
If that is what it takes, keeping secrets that kill, everyday
I'll hold on to this hope, let go of life's worth,
Tie it to a rope, along with dedication,
Keep a one track mind and some sense of direction,
I must find my boy before I lose this connection, too.

Verse 2:
I remember your first day of school,
The dawn showed a sun that gleamed like a jewel
Somewhat like the ones that forced me to work, to dig,
Made them fight, and steal that glowing white.

You told me you want to be a doctor,
When you do, I'm going to be here for you
Days and days I dream of playing soccer with you,
You were a good boy; you're still a good boy,
You wouldn't do this to your own people, no that's not you
I believe when this war ends, earth will be a paradise,
You can only kill so many men on one roll of your dice,
Rebels say blood will tell, and bet their own life
But I haven't heard it yell, stop war, you only kill yourself
Give me my son back; you can live with your vice,
Don't say I didn't warn you when you're stuck in this strife.

Verse 3:
When I look up to the sky, I see the sun shine,
I can't help but think of my own son shining,
The light of my life, and all my hard times.
I'd do anything to see you for just one night
Where is my son now, I know you're not far
I know you're alive and you're doing all right.

I cannot live without knowing,
Without seeing with my own eyes.
I might, have to fight,
The devils and the demons on this red earth
I should have protected you, never let you get hurt.
I'm sorry; I promise I'll make it up to you
Be strong, Papa didn't raise you to be foolish
My brave heart son, you've always made me so proud
You may be shy and quiet, but your honor screams so loud
So when that day comes to reunite, I'll be ready to say,

Its time to go home,
And be my son again.

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Music

Tags:

• blood
• diamond
• lyrics
• conflict
• war
• child
• soldiers
• perspective