The Commander

from A Guide to Dancing Alone by Barrel Flash

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It was moonrise over Phaaros when the second engine failed
The fight was nearly over, and the heroes had prevailed
But that one last ship was falling, soon the pilot would be dead
The Commander faced his destiny, and this is what he said:

If I could, I would come home to you
And if you dream, when you dream
I’ll be home with you

Together we’ve seen glory days, together we’ve faced trials
I’d give up half my memories for one more of your smiles
If I could walk away from this, I’d follow where you lead
Though the seven moons are rising, you’re the only light I need

And if I could, I would come home to you
And if you dream, when you dream
I’ll be home with you

I wish that I had known you when I still was young and wild
It seems like I’ve been broken down since you were just a child
A boy alone a-waiting for the squadrons to return
The thought of you surrounds me as the fighter starts to burn

And if I could, I would come home to you
And if you dream, when you dream
I’ll be home with you

You never asked for promises the day we said goodbye
You said, “I can’t love a pilot and expect you not to fly”
But know that you are with me as I draw my final breath
The memory of your laughter sings me softly into death

And if I could, I would come home to you
And if you dream, when you dream
I’ll be home with you

Oh, if I could, I would

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from A Guide to Dancing Alone, released November 4, 2022
by Julia Brown

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Barrel Flash is a Minneapolis/St. Paul-based trio coming out of the folk traditions of the US, UK, and Ireland. Our goal is to combine our many distinct influences into an honest and vibrant sound of our own.

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