Yesterday's Voice
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They took my clothes. They shaved my head. I was given a prisoner number. I was no longer a human
Another night. Another bombing raid. Will this mission be the one when we don't make it back
I was born a slave. I belong to the master. But tonight I will escape and I will never go back.
Every day we went on patrol.
The Viet Cong were everywhere.
Hiding in jungles. Hiding in villages.
We had to find them before they found us.
I wait in the trench. The big guns boom all night. Tomorrow we go over the top. Will I ever see my home again
One day we saw a treasure ship.
Up went our black flag.
They fired their guns. We fired back.
They tried to escape but we were too fast...
I wait deep below the arena. Soon it will be my turn to fight. I am a gladiator now. I must kill or be killed
The ship is sinking. I don't want to die in the icy sea. When will help come Who will save us
We wait in the early morning darkness.
Soon we will attack.
My axe and sword are ready.
Viking blood runs through my veins.
Life was hard in my village in Poland.
So I came to America.
I have little money and I don't speak English.
Will my dream of a better life come true
We face each other on the battlefield.
Two proud samurai.
Revenge burns in my heart.
Here is where it ends.
I carried messages for the Resistance.
Secret messages from fighter to fighter.
There were German soldiers everywhere.
I was always in danger.