Did Ya Know Him?

Skyway Man

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Ross, Rabbit, John, your father was a clown I never made you laugh, but one time you smiled at the ground In the company ranks from age of entry in year 25 Through some days way darker than a fallen soldier's eyes You screamed toward the shots, "I see the sky falling down" You ran to catch it like rain from a hellfire nation falling out of the clouds Yes, in war you'd never have a chance, you were too strong You were thrown to the dogs and died like your father In the rodeo Damn Did ya know him? -When you walk by his grave When the afternoon light lit his face in the old wooden frame Did you slow down to walk with the mourning, did they pass you by? Do the words "Did ya know him" when spoken sound strange? Ross, Rabbit, John, an aimless blade knocked you down Right now, you would be up all night, rolling heavy to a promised land sound We know it's too late to heal you, boy, but we still sing this rhyme Take the chains from your body, open your heart, put your hand in mind Did ya know him? Did ya know him? -What you say after speaking his name When the afternoon light lit his face in the old wooden frame Would you slow down if you saw his wheels were falling off right now? When the words "Did ya know him" are spoken, can you hear the sound? Sometimes we stare at the bathroom wall Wondering if the stucco on the ceiling's pointing in Sometimes people stare till they can't see at all Wait, in your bedroom Pace, until dawn Breaks a stream of light Over your desk drawer Write words "I'll be fine" Oh so many times When your hand is sore Time to open the door Take my advice Wander open field Head pointed to sky Trace the pattern, Walk Till your hope runs dry Place your hand on the ground Listen to me, Freeze Till night falls down Watch the shadows in moonlight Point, you will survive Dig a hole there now Bury yourself inside You will be alright Dig a hole there now Bury yourself inside You will be alright Time to go down to the place of childhood dreams Time to go