Mellencamp, John - Justice And Independence '85 Lyrics






He was born on the fourth day of July
So his parents called him Independence Day
He married a girl named Justice who gave birth
To a son called Nation
Then she walked away
Independence he would daydream and he'd pretend
That someday him and Justice and Nation would
Get together again
But Justice held up in a shotgun shack
And she wouldn't let nobody in
So a Nation cried

[Chorus:]
Oh Oh
When a Nation cries
His tears fall down like missiles from the skies
Justice look into Independence's eyes
Can you make everyrhing alright
Can you keep your Nation warm tonight

Well Nation grew up and got himself a reputation
Couldn't keep the boy at home no no
He just kept running 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round
Independence and Justice well they felt so ashamed
When the Nation fell down they argued who was to blame
Nation if you'll just come home we'll have this family again
Oh Nation don't cry

[Chorus]

Roll a rock across the Country
Everbody come along
When you're feelin' down yeah yeah
Just sing this song yeah yeah





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  1. H.... K....

    The Colts tho?

  2. M.... J....

    The nation still cries. Love, you, John. I just wouldn't want to marry you.

  3. g.... ....

    Got me ready for this day!!!

  4. E.... D....

    Kenny Aronoff really shines on this one!

  5. M.... ....

    This song was not understood all that well when people heard it on this album.

  6. R.... F....

    That's me on trumpet!

  7. M.... U....

    His great, though irreverent version of Woody's "Doh, re, mi" on A Vision Shared" showed me his true genius.

  8. m.... ....

    This song is just a creative genius gem!

  9. K.... M....

    His name is NOT cougar !?

    K.... M....

    Apparently he's often referred to as 'Little Bastard'.

    K.... M....

    the cougar part was added by the record company to make him sound cooler

    K.... M....

    He loathes the Cougar part. He prefers John Mellencamp

  10. G.... M....

    This is much better than Springsteen.

  11. J.... ....

    A must-play on the 4th. Happy Independence Day, America! 🇺🇸👍🎆

  12. V.... M....

    Every 4th of July, I have to rock out on this great song! One of my faves by JCM!!

  13. t.... m....

    One comment... For real?... I guess everybody forgot what good music is. Rock on John!

  14. D.... L....

    Great song!