Gold Star Mom
Strength in Heartache: Tribute to a Gold Star Mom
Lyrics
Gold Star Mom
Introduction of the central theme, addressing a Gold Star Mom.
Jeffrey Michael Kennedy
Specifically naming Jeffrey Michael Kennedy, likely a fallen soldier.
Went off to fight the enemy
Describing Jeffrey going off to engage with the enemy in war.
Its almost like he never did get home
Expressing the difficulty of Jeffrey's return, suggesting a change or trauma.
The Boy his mama knew so well
Highlighting the familiarity between Jeffrey and his mother before his departure.
Came back changed but she could tell
Noting the noticeable change in Jeffrey upon his return.
The Smile she loved in his brown eyes was gone
Emphasizing the loss of a characteristic smile in Jeffrey's eyes.
She couldn't change the ending of his song
Expressing the powerlessness of the mother to alter the tragic outcome.
We don't control the choices others make
Philosophical reflection on the lack of control over others' choices.
She only knows how bad a heart can break
Describing the emotional pain experienced by the mother.
And how many tears she can cry
Quantifying the tears shed by the mother.
How many times that she's asked why
Highlighting the persistent questioning of why such a fate befell her son.
Only someone else whose been there
Acknowledging a shared experience among those who have lost loved ones.
Knows how much strength you'll find inside the prayers
Recognizing the strength found in prayers, suggesting spiritual support.
Of a Gold Star Mom
Reiterating the central theme, emphasizing the mother's Gold Star status.
She grew up with her hands in dirt
Shifting focus to the mother's background, mentioning her connection to the earth.
Planting seeds in the Tennessee earth
Describing the mother's upbringing, specifically her involvement with planting.
She put her heart in everything she raised
Highlighting the emotional investment she puts into nurturing and raising.
When Her son was born she watched him grow
Chronologically tracing the son's life from birth to adulthood.
When He came of age she let him go
Expressing the moment of letting go when the son reaches maturity.
And said the secret prayer all mama's say
Referencing a secret prayer commonly uttered by mothers for their children.
But she never knew she'd have to be so brave
Conveying the unexpected bravery required of the mother in the face of tragedy.
Repeat Chorus
Repeating the chorus, reinforcing the central theme and emotions.
Tag
Tag, possibly indicating the end of the song or serving a symbolic purpose.
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