Repossessed

I seen another soldier who got wasted in the war
He said he left his soul there overseas
The notion he defended doesn't matter anymore
And circumstance had brought him to his knees

We sat there in the silence of a cold and empty room
Down the hall i heard a baby cry
He looked up from the potion he was cooking in a spoon
And nailed me with the anger in his eye

Chorus:
He said, do you really believe in freedom ?
I said, i do
He said, oh, what about me ?

They killed both of her parents in an undercover war
For wanting all their children to be free
She said, it's even sadder that it's in el salvador
They named it for the savior don't you see

Suddenly the truth was like a blinding flash of light
Holy thunder rolled across the sky
I stared into the wonder of the warrior jesus christ
And destiny was burning in his eyes.

Chorus:
He said, do you really believe in freedom ?
I said, i do
He said, oh, what about me ?

And the sandinista said, do you really believe in freedom ?
I said, i do
He said, oh, what about me ?

If i look like a mean old man that's what i am
If i look like a mean old man that's what i am
If i look like a mean old man
Who'll do you any way he can
To break your heart and kiss your hand
That's what i am

And if i look like a good old friend that's what i am
If i look like a good old friend that's what i am
If i look like a good old friend
Who's good at bending with the wind
To be your friend right to the end
That's what i am

Chorus:
And if i look like a voodoo doll that's what i am
If i look like a voodoo doll that's what i am
If i look like a voodoo doll
Who takes his licking standing tall
Who'd rather bite you back than crawl
That's what i am

If i look like your uncle bob that's what i am
If i look like your uncle bob that's what i am
If i look like your uncle bob
Who likes to slap you on the back and rob you
While he still can do the job
That's what i am

Chorus:
And if i look like a voodoo doll that's what i am
If i look like a voodoo doll that's what i am
If i look like a voodoo doll
Who takes his licking standing tall
Who'd rather bite you back than crawl
That's what i am

They call him a bandit
And you know the notches
That he ought to wear on his gun

He sees you through eyes
He's partially blinded
>from staring to long at the sun

But he's true to his school
And he's nobody's fool
And he's lucky to still be alive

The wolf pack will die
When it's scattered by man
Lonesome coyotes survive.


He burried his feelings
And life was a mountain
That he was determined to climb

Then he caught the scent
Of a sister in spirit
Who taught him to love her in time

Somehow or other
She gathered together
The cubs that he sired on the way

And they run by his side
Through the chill hungry night
And they sleep to his sweet serenade


There's a part of his heart up in heaven
And a part that will always be wild
And all he can leave them is love and a reason
To run for the rest of their lifves
Lonesome coyotes survive.


There's a part of his heart up in heaven
And a part that will always be wild
And all he can leave them is love and a reason
To run for the rest of their lifves
Lonesome coyotes survive.

My daddy was a charmer, boys, he had a lot of style
He was shining best at everything he did
They said that he could lighten up a room with just a smile
And i was proud as hell to be his kid

It seemed like just as we were growing close together he was gone
But it was long enough to show what i could be
And i sometimes feel his spirit fill my body like a song
And this is what my daddy sings to me

Chorus:
If they deal you down and dirty in a way you don't deserve
You'll feel better if you take it like a man
If you let 'em drive you crazy, boy, they'll shut your business down
Shake it off and get your licks in when you can
'cause the heart is all that matters in the end

They say every song is sweeter when you sing it from the heart
I won't knock it 'cause i tried it and it's true
I may never get to heaven, but i've seen a lot of stars
And i'm here to bring the same advice to you.

Chorus:
If they deal you down and dirty in a way you don't deserve
You'll feel better if you take it like a man
If you let 'em drive you crazy, boy, they'll shut your business down
Shake it off and get your licks in when you can
'cause the heart is all that matters in the end

Yes, the heart is all that matters in the end
The heart is all that matters in the end

You gotta make your own rules, child
You gotta break your own chains
The dreams that possess you
Can blossom and bless you
Or run you insane

The moment is yours now
To lay on the line
The past just don't matter
Tomorrow won't mind

Lay down beside me
Show me a sign
Let me feel your spirit
Running with mine

I don't deserve you
I'm just a man
But i swear i'll love you
Just as hard as i can

Storm on the mountain
Stars in the sky
Running for glory
Freedom to fly

Will you remember
Way down the road
Somebody loves you
More than you know