Lost Soldier

Good Day, Songsters!

This song is a collaboration for a commemorative recording project in the remembrance of 9/11.

I wrote the lyric and the music and production was done by Brian Crabb, who asked me to be a part of the project. The vocals were performed by Lyle Ronglien, of whom I've never met. I feel Lyle did the song great justice as he sings his heart out!

Also, to note, Brian added the Tag of which I feel was much needed and pays off nicely..

Though this song is not about my actual brother, I feel it's a true story nonetheless as countless soldiers who return from war are damaged for life. Anyway, I don't have many of these full-production songs to share. I hope you enjoy it as I still do in all of its' tragic and sadness.

For a listen ===> https://soundcloud.com/reneelachapelle/lost-soldier

LOST SOLDIER

[Verse 1]

That’s a picture of my brother

Before he went off to war

Here’s a picture of my brother

I don’t know him anymore

 

[Verse 2]

Well, he’s still in his battle

It consumes him every day

Eyes full of rage and fight

Red from drinkin’ last night

 

[Climb]

He used to send me letters

So full of dreams and hope

He used to send me letters

That’s the way that he would cope, now

 

[Chorus]

He’s a lost soldier, lost and beaten down

Now, he’s a lost soldier

Anyone seen my brother around?

 

[Verse 3]

That’s a picture of my brother

Before he went off to war

Here’s a picture of my brother

I can’t find him anymore


[Verse 4]

His arms are still big an’ strong

From wheelin’ himself around

But the legs that he’s missing

Won’t let him stand his ground

 

[Climb]

He used to send me letters

So full of dreams and hope

He used to send me letters

Now, he’s strung out on dope, now

 

[Chorus]

He’s a lost soldier, lost and beaten down

Now, he’s a lost soldier

Anyone seen my brother around?

 

Oooh-oooh, Oooh-oooh, Oooh-oooh, Oooh-oooh

 

[Verse 5]

That’s a picture of my brother

Before he went off to war

Here’s a picture of my brother

He don’t love anything anymore

 

[Climb]

And he hates himself and God

And he misses his wife and kids

Here’s a picture of my brother

And that’s all that there is

 

[Tag]

Let’s go find my brother

And give him a hug

Go find my brother

And give him your love

Please go find our brothers

And give them a hug

Go find our brothers and sisters

And shower them with love

Please go find our brothers

And give them a hug

Go find our brothers and sisters

And shower them with love

 

Oooh-oooh, Oooh-oooh, Oooh-oooh, Oooh-oooh

 

That’s a picture of my brother..

 

© 2011 Renee La Chapelle & Brian Crabb – All Rights Reserved

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Comments

  • @HummerWisdom - Renee. beautiful lyrics.. This will relate to anybody that has dealt with a loved on, or themselves , was sent to combat.. When my uncle came back from Vietnam, he was a much different person.. Thanks for sharing..

  • @bhengen thanks so much for listening. Appreciate it very much!

    Have a great writing day,

    Renee

  • Yup it's a big problem PTSD on wars . Vet hospitals are over whelmed on treatment

    Good job on the message Renee

  • @ElvisNash thank you, dear! 💃
    Renee
  • There's few soldiers that come back the same - and not for the better.

    This really captures that well. My favorite lines are:

    Here’s a picture of my brother

    And that’s all that there is

    Lovely to hear one of your songs with a full production, it came out great!

  • @RainyDayMan thanks so much, Owen. Yes, full-production sure is nice, BUT......

    Have a lovely night playing your Uke. Can't wait to hear your next song with the lovely notes.

    Renee

  • sidshovel
    sidshovel merseyside

    Very powerful song, of an oft forgotten legacy of war.

    The words are a profound testament of the horrors they face to protect those left behind at home.

    We owe them a great deal more than we can ever repay.

    Your song is an apt installment of that debt.

    Well done, Renee.

    Sid

  • Hardtwistmusic
    Hardtwistmusic Salem, Oregon

    I saw a comment long ago that said, "The first casualty of war is truth. The second casualty of war is the innocence of a generation of young men. Your song brought that back to the front of my mind. This builds beautifully to provide a complete emotional story. VERY well done.

  • Thank you so much, Everyone!

    Tears and Cheers,

    Renee

  • @Hardtwistmusic I've heard your first statement as well. The the second one, I'd never heard. Thank you for the enlightenment as sad as it is; truth is king!

    And thank you for the compliment on the song.

    Truly,

    Renee

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