Find the cost of freedom buried in the ground
Mother earth will swallow you, lay your body down

over 3000 gone so far
sons and daughters gone to war
mothers and fathers left at home
wondering why, asking what for

Find the cost of freedom buried in the ground
Mother earth will swallow you, lay your body down

We read their names every day
but see no coffins on display
no flag draped evidence on TV
they’re pulling the wool over you and me

Find the cost of freedom buried in the ground
Mother earth will swallow you, lay your body down

President Bush I’m asking you
to ride a tank and lead us through
just one battle in this war
prove you believe in what we’re fighting for

Find the cost of freedom buried in the ground
Mother earth will swallow you, lay your body down

We call ourselves the land of the free
and talk about beautiful, spacious skies
but when our leaders talk of freedom
somebody always has to die

Find the cost of freedom buried in the ground
Mother earth will swallow you, lay your body down

Posted Monday, June 4th 2007