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Seems Like Children's Lives Don'T Matter

Children's lives don't matter (Death of the American dream) He polishes his weapon... an AR15 This time it's not a joystick in his hands His face is unflinching... full of contempt his black heart belies any feeling Bridge 1 In dead of night...he plans...his body count without a care...loading magazines he puts his conscience on hold Entering the schoolyard...bullets release his wrath Slaughtering the children like a psychopath Is he pure evil...or has he lost his mind? We'll know the answers in due time Chorus A small survivor...barely a teen is still alive, but, has been battered Is this the death of the American dream? Seems like children's lives don't matter He polishes his weapon...an AR 15 this time it's not a joystick in his hands He carries his weapon...an AR 15 slaughtering the children like a psychopath Bridge 1 In dead of night...he plans...his body count without a care...loading magazines he puts his conscience on hold Chorus A small survivor...barely a teen is still alive, but, has been battered Is this the death of the American dream? Seems like children's lives don't matter Is this the death of the American dream? Seems like children's lives don't matter Is this the death of the American dream? Seems like children's lives don't matter... Seems like children's lives don't matter... Seems like children's lives don't matter... repeat and fade John Derek Hamilton March 22, 2018

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Emile Pinet

Date: 7/25/2019 11:47:00 AM

John, your words found my heart and pierced it grievously. I can feel the tears in your words as you relay the message "Seems like children's lives don't matter" my friend, very well penned! Emile.

John Hamilton
Date: 7/25/2019 12:06:00 PM

Thanks Emile for your kind words, so terrible we have to write about such things, but we know better days are coming!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 3/27/2018 9:21:00 AM

Much (very hard) truth in this one, and we have to write about these tragedies. I haven't written about Florida or Vegas yet, but plan to, (did a couple for England and a previous US slaughter). Affecting positive change is never easy, but I believe we CAN, as artists, have a loud voice. Great job, John, and another superb and powerful write of Lyrics. <3

John Hamilton
Date: 3/27/2018 3:16:00 PM

This is the song I told you about that had no comments so I pulled it, changed the name, reposted and voila!

John Hamilton
Date: 3/27/2018 3:14:00 PM

Thanks Greg, yeah this was tough to even work out a melody, practically a dirge considering the subject matter, I don't know if we as poets really can change anything, the heart of man can be resolute in doing evil, and only ONE can change the heart, but at least we give voice to those victims! Thanks for your visits today!

CayCay Jennings

Date: 3/23/2018 12:01:00 PM

This was very hard to get thru, but I forced myself because it is all too real to turn away from. You captured it, John. In all its levels of sadness, you captured it. I wish you could fix it - maybe if this got air play which is for more likely than the companies stopping what they have done to desensitize our youth. Greed vs morals always sadly and badly wins. Ya done good. Poetry hugs ... CayCay (give WHO lyrics "Whos Next" another listen? they are beautiful)

John Hamilton
Date: 3/23/2018 3:53:00 PM

Thanks Cay Cay It is so horrible right, thanks for the kind visit and comment! Will check out the who's next, ya never know!

Winged Warrior

Date: 3/22/2018 7:30:00 PM

Sad you have to write about these songs John...but they part of our reality...great job as always my friend...stay in the light...^WW^

John Hamilton
Date: 3/23/2018 9:42:00 AM

Hey WW nice to see you pass by, thanks, yes a terrible tragedy that probably could be prevented, with a strong resolve, appreciate your comment!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/22/2018 7:13:00 PM

very good song. It reminds me of that song from a long time ago about a kid that goes and shoots up a school. I think his name in the song was Jeremy (which happened to be my own son's name) Thankfully my son would never do something like that. Really great writing, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 3/23/2018 9:45:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, how times change and not always for the better. I think you are referring to I don't like Mondays Boomtown Rats maybe 35 years ago, sad that the same situation keeps getting worse with NO action from those in power, signs of the times.

Silent One

Date: 3/22/2018 2:19:00 PM

Powerful song, powerful lyrics about a major issues.. seems to be shootings every week now...

John Hamilton
Date: 3/23/2018 9:46:00 AM

Thanks So, true enough, it boggles the mind how government can make laws for everything but don't do anything to prevent these tragedies.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/22/2018 1:45:00 PM

Very apt theme for your lyrics..you highlight the tragic situation in our country..feels like no one is listening. May be this last one was one too many. Great tone and message in your song!

John Hamilton
Date: 3/23/2018 9:47:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, yes maybe finally something will be done, it is a long time coming.