The Bombs Are Coming And I Am Dying by The Third Eye Man ( a song about war)
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- Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024
- Performed by Ray Ogilvie and Tom Davidson. Tom Davidson on lead guitar and bass. Ray Ogilvie on rhythm guitar. Vocals by Ray Ogilvie. Written by Ray Ogilvie.
I wrote this song almost 20 years ago. It was during the conflict in Iraq. I had just gotten home from work and the news was on and they were showing images of that war. They also played a recording of a message intercepted from an Iraqi soldier. The interpretation was, "the bombs are coming and I am dying". I never knew what that soldier's fate was but it is quite possible that he had been killed even before I heard his words. I was haunted by that message for some time after that. When I finally wrote this song it was Fall. I was struck by the contrast of the beautiful Fall days I was experiencing and the horror being experienced in another country. I felt grateful but also guilty for being so much more fortunate. I also felt frightened when I thought about the possibility of that happening here.
The recent events in Ukraine have bought those feelings back to me. The brave people of Ukraine have been an inspiration to freedom loving people everywhere. I wish them continue success in their struggle to keep their country and their freedom.
The images used in this video are from wars though out our history. Since the conflict in Ukraine is so recent, there are few images in public domain so I haven't included any images of Ukraine in the present video. All images in this video are from public domain or created by me.
An incredibly powerful performance and video, dear Ray and Tom. May peace prevail.
Thank you Linda!
Very good song and music by Ray and Tom. So very poignant with the images and nightly news.
Thank you!
Is there Peace, though we lay down the Blade, if the Guilty have not paid ? Inquiring Minds want to know (on both "sides")..
A terrible war with beautiful songs.
Thank you!
Awesome job, buddy ! You should do more of these 👍⛏🍻🎸
Thank you!
Well written song mate , video well put together too , nice one 👍
Thank you very much!
Very apt
Thank you very much!
Keep grinding
So many stupid wars fought with gulible minds
Sadly history is full of examples of selfish men who want to take what others have. The people who they attack have no choice but defend themselves or lose everything.