from Oannes *…

Η [αντι-] πολεμική ιστορία του Eric Burdon από το The Twain Shall Meet, δεύτερο άλμπουμ του με τους νέους Animals.
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Eric Burdon’s [anti-] war story from The Twain Shall Meet, his second album with the New Animals.

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❝ He blesses the boys, as they stand in line
The smell of gun grease and their bayonets they shine
He’s there to help them all that he can
To make them feel wanted he’s a good holy man
Sky Pilot
Sky Pilot
How high can you fly?
You’ll never, never never, reach the sky
He smiles at the young soldiers, tells them it’s all right
He knows of their fear in the forthcoming fight
Soon there’ll be blood and many will die
Mothers and fathers back home they will cry
Sky Pilot
Sky pilot
How high can you fly?
You’ll never, never never, reach the sky
He mumbles a prayer and it ends with a smile
The order is given, they move down the line
But he’ll stay behind, and he’ll meditate
But it won’t stop the bleeding, or ease the hate
As the young men move out into the battle zone
He feels good, with God you’re never alone
He feels so tired as he lays on his bed
Hopes the men will find courage in the words that he said
Sky Pilot
Sky Pilot
How high can you fly?
You’ll never, never, never, reach the sky
You’re soldiers of God you must understand
The fate of your country is in your young hands
May God give you strength
Do your job well
If it all was worth it
Only time it will tell
In the morning they return with tears in their eyes
The stench of death lifts up to the skies
A young soldier so ill, looks at the Sky Pilot
Remembers the words ‘Thou shalt not kill’.
Sky Pilot
Sky Pilot
How high can you fly?
You’ll never, never, never, reach the sky ❞

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Enjoy!

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* For my friends who didn’t know, or first timers here, Oannes [aka Socratis Papahatzis] is my husband, partner in life and music and the one with my undying admiration. Together we have a band MK-O [the music of Marina Kanavaki & Oannes]. So, it’s my pleasure to share with you his [and sometimes mine] musical selections. • Do visit his site. He has my highest recommendation!