Two Weeks From Twenty
Two Weeks from Twenty: A Poignant Tale of Loss and Sacrifice
Lyrics
Jimmy wasn't really popular
Jimmy wasn't socially popular.
He had a couple of friends back home
He had a few friends in his hometown.
Sooner or later they're all gettin' out
Eventually, all his friends would leave.
So he had to join up alone
Jimmy had to embark on his journey alone.
He was dreamin' of the ivy leagues
Jimmy aspired to attend prestigious universities.
Since he was only three feet tall
His dream of Ivy League education started early in childhood.
And get the hell out of Jersey
He aimed to leave his hometown (Jersey).
And then he would never look back at all
Leaving behind his past, never looking back.
And then you hear em' say
Others talk about him being miles away.
That miles away
Expressing loss for those sent with guns.
We lost another one that we sent with a gun
Mention of losing someone in combat.
They're gonna miss him He was two weeks from twenty
Referring to Jimmy, two weeks away from turning twenty.
And there's still no shame
From the man to blame
No shame attributed to the man responsible.
Jimmy never had a reason to stay
Jimmy had no reason to stay in his hometown.
'Cause all the factories shut down
Factories closing down, indicating economic challenges.
All he had was a line for his name
Jimmy only had a line for his name, suggesting limited opportunities.
So he could sign away his right to be proud
He signs away his pride to leave.
He tried to kiss her on the way out the door
Attempted farewell kiss by Jimmy.
She just put her little hand on his face
His love responds with a touch, questioning his departure.
I don't understand why you're leavin', she said
She doesn't understand but hopes he'll ask her to wait.
But I hope you're gonna ask me to wait
And then you hear em' say
Similar to line 11, mentioning loss.
That miles away
We lost another one that we sent with a gun
Repetition of the theme of losing someone in combat.
His lady missed him He was two weeks from twenty
Reference to Jimmy's lady missing him.
And there's still no shame
From the man to blame
Reiterating the lack of shame for the person responsible.
Jimmy's mother went to Capitol Hill
Jimmy's mother goes to Capitol Hill seeking joy and gratitude.
So she could fill her heart up with joy
She hopes to interact with officials and express gratitude.
Maybe shake a few hands while she's there
Wishing to thank those in power for taking her son.
And tell em' thank you sir for takin' my boy
Expressing gratitude to officials for taking her son in military service.
And then you hear em' say
Repetition of the theme of loss in combat.
That miles away
We lost another one that we sent with a gun
Similar to lines 13 and 29, addressing loss in war.
His momma missed him He was two weeks from twenty
Now Jimmy's mom misses him.
And there's still no shame
From the man to blame
Reiterating the lack of shame for the person responsible.
No there's still no shame
Stating there is still no shame.
And we're all to blame
All are to blame for the situation.
We're all to blame
Collective responsibility emphasized.
We're all to blame
Reiteration of collective responsibility.
We're all to blame
Continued emphasis on shared responsibility.
We're all to blame
Everyone is collectively responsible for the outcomes.
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