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Everybody's Eyes

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Sadly, a song I wrote as a reflection of our times.

Sunday, September 17, 2017


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Everybody's Eyes

(chorus)
What's happened to our country,
that makes us pick a side.
I used to say, just what I think,
but now it's suicide.
The hate has spread like fire,
it's in, everybody's eyes.
What's happened to our country,
that makes us pick a side.

Now I must love my brother,
whether black or brown or white.
The color of our skin don't count,
for what we are inside.
But don't go judge me wrongly,
for who you think I am,
for having my opinion,
that's just part of who I am.

(repeat chorus)

We have the right to vote for,
the people that we choose.
We used to shake each other's hand,
no matter win or lose.
But now it's like a war zone,
where the fighting never ends.
It has us all now headed,
for destruction in the end.

So I ask you now my brother,
that I hope we come to see.
We must respect each other's views,
even though we disagree.
For love's the only answer,
or if hate is all we be.
Then soon will be, a memory,
this land we once called free.

What's happened to our country,
that makes us pick a side.
I used to say, just what I think,
but now it's suicide.
The hate has spread like fire,
it's in, everybody's eyes.
What's happened to our country,
that makes us pick a side.

The hate has spread like fire,
it's in, everybody's eyes.
What's happened to our country,
that makes us pick a side.






 

 

 



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Reviewed by Lois Blanco (Reader)
Reviewed on August 12, 2018
Breaks my heart to see what my country has become. Dan, maybe you could write a poem about HOPE to give me HOPE. Only God can turn hearts around from hate to peace.

Reviewed by Mystic Rose
Reviewed on November 9, 2017
We need not hide from our truth nor cower. Hatred is like a cold shower that only spreads defeat. I love the way you express your heart here, well done Daniel, have a great day

Reviewed on September 21, 2017
Hey, even Ceasar was stabbed by his own as he was getting too "ambitious". Where did that come from? LOL!! What you are writing about is more prominent today, I believe.

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on September 18, 2017
Like Ron said, I don't think there's any more hatred now, than in the past. The problem is, Our current POTUS has given a voice to those who do hate.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on September 18, 2017
I don't think there's any more hatred than there ever was. Especially during the turbulent 60s when there was cultural clash probably more strident than today. There certainly were more riots and the shooting of students at Kent State typified the schism that had resulted. And then Rodney King in 1982 after being terribly beaten, declaring, "Can't we all just get along!"

Turmoil in our society always brings out great anthems. I believe that you may have created one here that would stand up along some of the others that are sung on holidays and at sporting events.

Ron

Reviewed by John Herlihy
Reviewed on September 17, 2017
Well spoken, well sung. Something that needs to be said and I agree.

Reviewed by David Thompson
Reviewed on September 17, 2017
Daniel, what you have written here is so very true of what is happening today. I can remember a time when it really didn't matter what the politics was of the one who sat in the Oval Office, for they basically had the good of our country at heart. But for several years now there has been a growing hatred for the individual who occupies the office. It is very difficult for me to understand and accept the massive turnaround that has taken place. Personally, I believe the breakdown of our core values has resulted in an increase in suicide and drug abuse. People simply cannot handle the truth of these drastic changes. I believe, too, if people would turn to God for the answer to our problems, then they would begin to see unbelievable changes occurring before their eyes. Thank you for what you have written here. I do believe it is God-inspired.

David

Reviewed by Stephen Pollard
Reviewed on September 17, 2017
Unfortunately, all that you wrote is so very true....Many of us feel exactly that way....Hopefully, one day it will change for the better....

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on September 17, 2017
We are, in the not to distance future, a nation self destructing.

Reviewed by Dadfire
Reviewed on September 17, 2017
Tiffany, I too hope you get to hear it performed one day. Maybe in the future, I'll be able to write a correction to it, but not too optimistic!
Dan

Reviewed by Tiffany Simar
Reviewed on September 17, 2017
Spot on, my friend. What a sad situation we are in. Would like to hear you perform this.


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