Buffy Sainte Marie - "Lay It Down"

Traveling down our different road
Trying hard to leave the load
We can take it there but we can't let go
it's so hard to lay it down

Back in edan we were tried
We found ourselves dissatisfied
Seeking wisdom we denied
Now we yearn to lay it down

Lay it down, brother
Lay it down on them
It's so hard to lay it down

Hide in me, confide in me
Don't you think it's time to be
Everything we tried to be
You and me should lay it down

Speak to me, your chained
There's no need for playin' games
After all, we're all the same
Tryin' hard to lay it down

Lay it down, sister
Lay it down
It's so hard to lay it down

Wish my words could make it well
Wish that i could break the spell
Wake the world from its dream of hell
And find a way to lay it down

Burdened by the things I leanred
And burdened from-- i'm too concerened
Nontheless, i confess
I yearn to find a way to lay it down

Lay it down, brother
Lay it down
it's so hard to lay it down

Lay it down sister,
Lay it down!
It's so hard to lay it down

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[mrsRogue]

Wake the world from its dream of hell... I wish that too. Great message !

[mourningofrahaza]

Very catchy song...

[taddyd1]

This songs says it all and no one can say it better than Buffy.

And she rocks it all the way home too.

[hoksila1980]

I've listened to this song since it was first released on the 'Moonshot' album in 1972. It's an irresistably powerful song about life and love, made unforgettable by Buffy's stunning voice!

[FreedomforHaiti]

This is just my opinion, but I don't think Obama's really in charge. And if he were to get out of line, he'd lose his life. IMO, there aren't any politicians who can get us out of these messes (though, there are some who'd get killed trying to) whether through some kind of military victory or safe withdrawal. The only solution, IMO, is civil disobedience by us (Watch "We Interrupt This Empire") and/or refusing to pay taxes.

[dramusic]

Obama has the chance to break the pattern with Afghanistan. Let us all hope he chooses wisely.