I Just Came Back from a War

Darryl Worley

About I Just Came Back from a War

"I Just Came Back from a War" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Darryl Worley. It was released in September 2006 as the second single from his album Here and Now. It peaked at number 18 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Songs chart and reached number 15 on the U. S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100. The song was written by Worley and Wynn Varble.


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2006
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The first thing I did when that plane finally landed was kiss the ground
The next thing I did was to go find my friends down at the old hangout
Drank some beer and talked a lot about old times
But when the booze finally hit Billy Joe Grimes
He said, 'I don't know what it is, but you seem different to me.'

I said, 'I just came back from a place where they hated me 
And everything I stand for
A land where our brothers are dying for others who don't even care anymore
If I'm not exactly the same good old boy that you ran around with before
I just came back from a war.'

The very next morning I took a walk through the neighborhood
I thought it's been so long since I've been in a place where everything is good
People laughing and children were playing
And as I watched 'em, I found myself praying
Lord, keep 'em safe here at home in the land of the free

'Cause I just came back from a place where they hated me
And everything I stand for
A land where our brothers are dying for others who don't even care anymore
If I'm not same little freckle-faced boy
That grew up in that house next door
I just came back from a war

I hope you cherish this sweet way of life
And I hope you know that it comes with a price

I just came back from a place where they hated me
And everything I stand for
A land where our brothers are dying for others who don't even care anymore
Chances are I never will be the same
I really don't know anymore
I just came back from a war

I just came back from a war

I just came back from a war

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Darryl Worley

Darryl Wade Worley (born October 31, 1964) is an American country music artist. Signed to DreamWorks Records Nashville in 2000, Worley released four albums for the label: Hard Rain Don't Last (2000), I Miss My Friend (2002), Have You Forgotten? (2003), and Darryl Worley in 2004. After the label closed in 2005, he moved to 903 Music, an independent label owned by Neal McCoy, releasing Here and Now in 2006, shortly before that label's closure. His most recent studio release is 2009's Sounds Like Life via Stroudavarious Records, owned by James Stroud. more »

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Written by: DARRYL WORLEY, DARRYL W WORLEY, WYNN VARBLE

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"I Just Came Back From a War" is a song by Darryl Worley that was released on September 10, 2007.
Album Association
The song is part of Worley's album, "Here and Now."
Chart Performance
It reached the 18th position on the Billboard US Country Songs chart and 120th on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Composition
The song was co-written by Darryl Worley and Wynn Varble, both well-known for their contributions to the country music industry.
Song Theme
The song talks about the struggle and readjustment issues of a soldier returning back from war. It is deeply embedded with themes of post-war trauma and the challenges veterans face in society.
Real-life Inspiration
The song was inspired by Worley's regular visits to Afghanistan and Iraq to perform for the troops.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Shaun Silva, includes actual footage from military conflicts and scenes depicting a veteran's return to civilian life.
Public Reaction
The song touched many individuals across the nation and was praised for its haunting lyrics and its representation of the struggles faced by returning veterans.
Dedications
The song is often played at military homecomings and veterans' events as a tribute to returning servicemen and women.
Controversy
Despite its popularity, the song also faced some criticism for its depiction of war and its effects, with some critics arguing that it simplifies the complexities of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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