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Inspired by a song by Birdman Wayne. Photo of my mother's childhood home in Aslout is by Etien Wansa.
Please also see Schletty's alternate version of My Town.
Lyrics:
No Road Back to Baghdad
He left his town of Baghdad
in the summer of his youth.
He left the living and the brain dead
in the crossfires of The Truth.
Crossing lush and arid mountains,
fleeing danger, death and fear,
he left the temples, tents and fountains
of his ancient melting sphere.
[pre-chorus] One year of sorrow.
One year of fear.
One year of longing.
He's hoping God will hear.
[chorus] Living outside his dreams
has taken him down.
There's no road back to Baghdad,
to his life, his love, his town!
He sees a pyre burning:
His dad's school of higher learning.
They've killed the University,
his pathway to prosperity.
Terror filling chambers where
vision used to flourish.
Centuries of wisdom there,
failing to be nourished.
[pre-chorus] Another year of sorrow.
Another year of war.
Another year of longing.
He can't wait anymore!
[chorus]
In this holy great divide,
soldiers guard the ruins of pride.
Blasts and babble never cease
to drown the chants of peace.
Where are all his neighbors
in his town of spires and domes?
Is it fate or some grand destiny
gutting schools, shops and homes?
[pre-chorus] Another year of longing.
Another year gone bad.
Can he ever come full circle
to his roots in old Baghdad?
[chorus 2x]
Music and lyrics loosely based on a song by Birdman Wayne.
Adaptation by Richard Schletty.
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An Honor! &mdash 05/16/08 - 05:17:33 AM
I'm really honored that my song can bring this gem. Wonderful guitar playing and an amazing vocal/harmonies. Thank you, this means a lot to me. God Bless You!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Never be afraid to say it &mdash 05/16/08 - 08:32:00 PM
Yeman: Your story of flight has been told in countless ways by countless individuals for countless centuries. Oh, would that the telling of war would cease one day. Peace must be our destiny. And we must continue to believe in prayer. May the God of all bless us with grace and happiness. [ Reply to This ]
Very nice done &mdash 05/16/08 - 08:43:17 AM
You have a heart of gold Rich.... This is very beautiful done.
Peace, Love & Respect
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Kenta [ Reply to This ]
really cool &mdash 05/16/08 - 02:34:26 PM
you made a really cool tune out of Yeman's piece of music. Really like very much. [ Reply to This ]
Richard this &mdash 05/16/08 - 06:47:47 PM
right then &mdash 05/18/08 - 12:06:59 PM
richard blessings to you for putting up this important message and yemen peace my brother ... very nice job guys [ Reply to This ]
( : &mdash 05/18/08 - 05:01:58 PM
Good to see&hear You here again !! GREAT SONG, BWs is one of the most talented Young here I've heard MY TOWN is unbeleivable.. : )
WELCOME HOME : )
Helena [ Reply to This ]
ThankYou... &mdash 05/18/08 - 05:04:15 PM
No road back.. &mdash 05/27/08 - 02:13:38 PM
Sad. We haven't learned anything, have we?
Beautiful. Compassion for one another has to build a bridge.
Obviously, you were inspired. Thanks for this. [ Reply to This ]
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- Yeman A. Al-Rawi
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