For them, for you, for us...

THE BOYS AND GIRLS IN BLUE

On my way to the Academy, it all became so clear

My father’s words of wisdom still ringing in my ear

He said follow your heart, you’ll know what to do

Soon you’ll be a boy in blue

As he passed his shield on down to me

I met my best friend Jack the first year on the job

Ready to fight the good fight we worked and played real hard

I said I’ll watch your back and you watch mine

We’ll do our best and do our time

And maybe we can save a life or two.

Let’s raise our glass for those that have past

Raise ‘em for the finest that we knew

Danny Boy’s been played and the pipes all put away

Lets hear it for the boys and girls in blue

It was on that fateful day that clear September morn

We got the call and made our way on through

The fire raged--the sky turned gray

Jack never made it home that day

He always knew just what he had to do

Let’s raise our glass for those that have past

Raise ‘em for the finest that we knew

Going home's been played and the pipes all put away

So lets hear it for the boys and girls in blue

The years go by and life moves on--His son is on the job

Using the words once given to me - I pass them on along

I said follow your heart, now your in his shoes

He always knew just what to do

Today you will become a boy in blue

So let’s raise our glass for those that have past

Raise ‘em for the finest that we knew

Danny Boy’s been played and the pipes all put away

So lets hear it for the boys and girls in blue

As we remember those who have past,
we dedicate the song to our everyday police heroes.
We salute those special men and women,
Who step foward, raising their right hand,
as a shield is placed upon their chest.
Day in, and day out, around the clock,
they fight the good fight.
They share in a fraternity based on :
bravery and humanity
loyalty and integrity
there is a tradition of proud service
and dedication to the powerful oath
they promised to keep.
May the Good Lord bless and protect them all.

Quelques informations tirée du posteur Archemo à propos de cette chanson :

"Images of the NYPD are shown in the video. This started simply as a local project. A new video, including police departments nation wide is in the works.

This beautiful song is written by Joe O'Brien and Tom O'Callaghan and performed by the Moonshiners, and is also a wonderful tribute to police officers everywhere."