SOMEONE I KNEW LIVE FROM THE SKY

(Lyrics) A young man died today What have we to show? A country split in two A left wing and a joke What remains when we tear away the mask? Who will be around to face the coming task? Never someone I knew How much longer Til we’re through? Verse 1 Hardly show up on time To the party yes we the tardiest never good at chronology I measure time in memories Where were you when the towers fell? I was 7 Sitting at home Aunty bust thru the door in a frenzy Face in horror shocked Yelling at moms in the kitchen I pretend I wasn’t listening but still paying attention Life is a gift and if god wills it, live it Inshallah we don’t face the world with a stigma Where were you when you first held a gun? I was 5 Playing hide and seek in my parents room went under the bed the perfect spot for me to hide Dark brown mahogany handle on my hand like camouflage Where were you when Michael Died? I was 15 the singer I idolized Im