I Just Came Back from a War
Darryl Worley
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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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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.
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Album AssociationThe song is part of Worley's album, "Here and Now."
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Chart PerformanceIt reached the 18th position on the Billboard US Country Songs chart and 120th on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song CompositionThe song was co-written by Darryl Worley and Wynn Varble, both well-known for their contributions to the country music industry.
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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Real-life InspirationThe song was inspired by Worley's regular visits to Afghanistan and Iraq to perform for the troops.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Public ReactionThe song touched many individuals across the nation and was praised for its haunting lyrics and its representation of the struggles faced by returning veterans.
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DedicationsThe song is often played at military homecomings and veterans' events as a tribute to returning servicemen and women.
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ControversyDespite 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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