If Truth Be Told
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
The Wolfe Tones - Sniper's Promise
The night was icy cold, I stood along,
Waiting for an army foot patrol.
When at last, they came within my sight,
I squeezed the trigger of my armalite.
Oh mama, oh mama, comfort me.
I know these awful things have got to be.
But, when the war for freedom has been won,
I promise you, I'll put away my gun.
A shot rang out, I heard a soldier cry,
"Oh, please don't leave me here alone to die."
I realized his patrol had run away
And left their wounded comrade for me to slay.
Oh mama, oh mama, comfort me.
I know these awful things have got to be.
But, when the war for freedom has been won,
I promise you, I'll put away my gun.
"There's nothing in this world I would not give.
With mercy in your heart, you'll let me live."
And, in his eyes, I saw a burning flame
As my gun, it slowly fell towards his brain.
Oh mama, oh mama, comfort me.
I know these awful things have got to be.
But, when the war for freedom has been won,
I promise you, I'll put away my gun.
Dawn was breaking as I reached my base.
Can't forget the look on that boy's face.
Fear, agony, torment — they all were there.
Oh, but to your memory, mama, his life I spared.
Oh mama, oh mama, comfort me.
I know these awful things have got to be.
But, when the war for freedom has been won,
I promise you, I'll put away my gun.
alam mo bang kamag-anak ni D yon? hehehe 