Jewel - Billy

Lyrics :
I know little Billy from the small time town
Ma and Pa meant well but they just weren't around
But he would learn what little they had taught
They told him, Heaven is hard but hell is hot

He remembers Papa's words before he died
He said, work hard son, you must change the tide
Before our people have liberation, you can never rest
On your shoulders, lies our future boy, so do your best
Do more than your best

Never forgot the burden of his father's words
He lost his own life and lived the world's
No one told Billy there's some things one man just can't do
Takes time to forgive and equality to take more before it's through
It just takes time

But still Billy went down to the big time town
Hoping to find some justice there,
But God how it all becomes cynical through the eyes of despair
No longer saw he in color, he only saw black and white
There were never people behind these faces
Until he realized one man can't win
Can't win this fight

So Billy went back to small time town
He got a life and he settled down
He teaches children who never really thought
He told them, Heaven is hard and Hell is
Heaven is hard and hell is
Hell is not worth fighting for.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Jewel
• Kilcher
• Billy

[GretelJenn]

I haven't heard this in years! thank you!

[remase73]

You're welcome!

[TheJuliat2000]

freaking awesome song! It was the last line that really got me <3

[ashnikes]

I need this song... anyone have it in any better quality?

[knoyknot]

Sad song. She can bring that real tense sadness in her voice when she wants. Great ballad, great story-telling.

[88NEMEZIS]

śliczna jest :)

[Cuzinlove1]

weird

[d311style1]

this is a very good song

[kurtlovestori]

im wondering where are all the songs from? i mean wat show?

[danirox17]

slut!

[Shadows921]

This is a great song, thanks for sharing!