640 Battlefield Drive

640 Battlefield Drive

Two young men and their mother hugging in the porch light

The sun is barely coming up

For two young soldiers waiting on a bus

Dave's just like his daddy was he loves a good fight

Jon's just like his mama he does what he thinks is right

And their mama she's the strength in their hearts

She waits until they drive away then she falls apart

It's just like any other Sunday morning

Most of the world is still asleep

Everybody's got their own idea what war is

But to her it is a battle she'll fight on her knees

She prayed her baby boys would be alright

Till there's peace on earth at 640 Battlefield Drive

She knew what the letter said so she didn't open it

Your country and your president sincerely regret

To inform you your sons aren't coming come

There will always be two empty chairs where they belong

It's just like any other Sunday morning

Most of the world is still asleep

Everybody's got their own idea what war is

But to her it is a battle she fought on her knees

She prayed her baby boys would be alright

Till there's peace on earth at 640 Battlefield Drive

She finally picked the letter up in her trembling hands

The words she read were bitter sweet and through her tears it said

Your Jonathon will receive the purple heart

He'll be released on Monday he's been honorably discharged

David gave the greatest sacrifice