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August 2005 Hurricane Katrina Wanted no man alive

The Good Ol Boys Said Head to the Dome For those who can't get out on your own... And they left us here all alone

And we are prayin'

We are the United States We will brave the wind, the storm Ann the man-made mistakes

The storm stole all our material things But we're grateful For the hope that life brings Yes, we are grateful for the hope that life brings

And now we're waitin'

August 2005 Levee gave way Wanted no man alive

Water rising all around us Who has got a cell phone? Man, they left us here all alone They left us here on our own.

But, we're still prayin'

We are the United states We braved the storm, the levee And the man-made mistakes

Can't let child see dome - horrible things But I'm grateful for the hope That life brings Yes, I'm hopeful for the hope that life brings

And now we're waitin'

The Dome is dark and all are scared so Mama's gettin' weak cuz her sugar is low Whispers don't let child see me go But child knows when mama goes A child always knows when Mama goes

And now we're grieving

Sorrow that washes despair Tears sheddin' natural wash - mama here All the reasons to US are unknown Father, take her to your heavenly home Father take her to you heavenly home

And now we're reeling

Next day no water supply Child looks up to me with searchin' eyes "Daddy I'm thirsty" in a weak voice To a papa - I don't have no choice The Good Ol Boys can't her her voice

And now I'm looting

I survived the tragedy Now I got to do right by my family How exactly grateful do you want me to be? Life's force caused my destiny And I'm gonna do right by baby

And now I'm fightin'

Child lost mama, her strength and her home Plans out there made but we're all alone Mama's not here no more in the Dome This shelter is her resting stone Babies Blanket is her resting stone Baby stroking the resting stone

And now we're prayin'

September 2005 We're doin' our best just to survive Please cry baby so I know your alive This is changing me deep down inside We're all changing way deep down inside

And now I'm angry

Takin' babies and wives from the man Never thought this could happen in Our Free Land Can't get my head around it to understand Chaos everywhere here for the man Just gotta do the best that I can

They say I'm looting

Cameraman and the news on TV Film me taking supplies for baby How exactly grateful do you want me to be? While your watchin' me on your TV They call me looter and Refugee Darlin, looter and a Refugee

But I'm still prayin'

Bad water surrounds little ones I know New Orleans has mightier sons We're takin' water, food and some meds Surviving in this homestead My shoulder now is baby's bed Strong shoulders now for baby's bed

And I'm still hopeful

Go ahead and call me Refugee A looter, a black man that you see on TV But I'm no Good Ole Boy judging from a safe place I'm a papa lookin' in baby's face A widowed papa lookin' in baby's face

And now I'm prayin'

We are the United States Braved wind, water, and the man-made mistakes Katrina came and slapped the Dome's nose We survived, then filthy water rose At least we're together I suppose I need strength God only Knows

And now I'm hopeful

Baby clinging to me for life Got to hang on cuz I promised my wife I'm a good Papa and a God-lovin' man And I'm a damn good American Yes, I'm a damn good American

So we sit here in this filth for awhile Don't judge US - cuz we're all God's child I lived through this tragedy With what's left of my family

I'm grateful for the life of baby

And now I'm thankful Those who saw the reality Of people caught up in this tragedy Forced the country with stategy Forced the help to come for my baby I'm as grateful as a man can be

And now I'm grateful

Neighbor forced them to get up and DO! Showed the Good Ol Boy what I already knew Said if TV can get in so can you Not just a good TV crew If one can get in so can you What one man can do Another can do

We are the United states Neighbors prayin' and angry bout man-made mistakes Got to save the child for God sakes To save my family this is what it takes Thank you lord and the United States

I thank you neighbor

Pray for me and the child I'll be grateful for your love for awhile Remember I'm the writer And the reader will sound And in this we're forever bound Yes, in this we are forever bound

And we're still prayin'...