Letters from War
Mark Schultz
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She walked to the mailbox On that bright summer's day Found a letter from her son In a war far away He spoke of the weather And good friends that he'd made Said I've been thinkin' bout dad And the life that he had That's why I'm here today And the at the end he said You are what I'm fighting for It was the first of his Letters from war She started writing you're good And you're brave What a father that You'll be someday Make it home Make it safe She wrote every night as she prayed Late in December A day she'll not forget Oh her tears stained the paper With every word that she read It said,I was up on a hill I was out there alone When the shots all rang out And bombs were exploding And that's when I saw him He came back for me And though he was captured A man set me free And that man was your son He asked me to write to you I told him I would Oh I swore It was the last of the letters from war And she prayed he was living She kept on believing And wrote every night just so say You are good And you're brave What a father that you'll be someday Make it home Make it safe Still she kept writing each day And then two years later Autumn leaves all around A car pulled in the driveway And she fell to the ground And out stepped a Captain Where her boy used to stand He said mom I'm following orders From all of your letters And I've come home again He ran into hold her He dropped all his bags On the floor Holding all of her letters from war Bring him home Bring him home Bring him home Holding all of her letters from war
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Written by: CINDY MORGAN, CINDY LAVONNE MORGAN, MARK SCHULTZ, MARK MITCHELL SCHULTZ
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Letters from War" is a song by contemporary Christian artist Mark Schultz. Released in 2003, it is the first single from his album, "Stories & Songs."
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Musical ContentThe song is often attributed for its storytelling approach. It's about a young man who goes off to war and keeps in contact with his mother through letters, which abruptly stop, leading to fear and worry, until he finally returns home.
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Chart Success"Letters from War" proved to be a successful track for Schultz, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart and staying there for ten weeks.
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Inspirational BackgroundSchultz was greatly inspired by his great-grandmother's real-life experiences during World War II. The lyrics encapsulate her emotions and feelings when she received letters from her sons at war.
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Accompanying VideoThe music video for "Letters from War" proved to be equally impactful, telling the song's poignant story visually. It won the 2004 Christian Music Award for Short Form Music Video of the Year.
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Impact on Military FamiliesThe song has often been recognized for its poignant depiction of the struggles felt by families with loved ones serving in the military. Many military families have expressed their connection to the song's message.
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Inclusion in Literature"Letters from War" was later turned into an award-winning book, co-written by Mark Schultz and Travis Thrasher, further expanding upon the story told in the song.
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Touring HighlightWhen performed live, the song has been known to evoke a strong emotional reaction from the audience. Schultz often features it as a highlight on his touring setlist.
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LegacyDespite its release over a decade ago, "Letters from War" remains one of Schultz's most renowned and requested songs. Its patriotic and emotional message has ensured its longevity in the Christian music scene.
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Philanthropic OutcomeThe popularity of "Letters from War" led Schultz to participate in various philanthropic efforts, including shows and donations in support of the U.S. military personnel and their families.
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