Last Letter
Heartfelt Letters Across Battlefields: Last Letter by Taylor Fisher
Lyrics
Baby brother
Addressing the younger sibling affectionately
How you doing
Asking about the sibling's well-being
It's 11am here and the coffee's still brewing
Describing the time and situation, preparing for communication
I've been waiting by the mailbox
Expressing anticipation for a letter
For a letter to come my way
Waiting for communication via mail
It's been 358 days since I heard what you gotta say
Counting days since the last contact
I always write you, but I never hear back
Consistently writing without receiving responses
You must be busy, still fighting over in Iraq
Speculating reasons for lack of communication due to military duty
See my tour finished, but I know it's different cuz it's music
Comparing experiences (music vs. war), highlighting the emotional distance
So I'm stuck wishing you would make it back before I lose it
Wishing for the sibling's return before emotional breaking point
So I say, baby brother, I've been waiting patiently
Expressing patience while eagerly waiting for reunion
I can't wait to hold you in my arms again when we meet
Longing to embrace the sibling upon reunion
But until then, I'll just keep you in my prayers
Keeping the sibling in thoughts and prayers during separation
And this'll be the last letter I send till I see you again
Deciding that this will be the final letter sent until they meet again
Hey big brother, I've been trying to find the time
Addressing the older sibling
To send these letters telling you all about the fight
Attempting to update about the ongoing conflict
We almost had 'em, but the table's turned
Describing a reversal in the situation during the conflict
And now I'm on my own
Feeling isolated as the only survivor
I'm the last man standing and I'm just hoping I can make it back home
Hoping for survival despite the difficult circumstances
But my canteen's empty and my cover's just been blown
Running low on supplies and being exposed
Their footsteps are getting louder and now I'm bleeding from the wounds I've sewn
Sensing imminent danger and being wounded
See they'd send help, but my radio signal is down
Being unable to call for help due to technical issues
My pen is running out of ink and my magazine is almost out
Running out of resources to communicate
So I say, hey big brother, I've been waiting patiently
Expressing anticipation of reunion despite the grim situation
I can't wait to hold you in my arms again when we meet
Yearning for the comfort of the sibling's embrace
But until then, I'll just keep you in my prayers
Keeping the older sibling in thoughts and prayers during separation
And this'll be the last letter I send till I see you again
Deciding that this will be the final letter sent until they meet again
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