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Independence

from Before There Was Light by Turnpike

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Originally released December 13 of 1997.

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Whose independence makes us all so proud?
Whose freedom yells itself so loud?
Whose independence makes us feel we're right?
Whose blood turns us all to fight?

Red, white, and blue calling you
To die for what and why?

Whose independence makes us stand so strong?
Although our cause is often wrong
Whose independence forces us to run?
Whose freedom leads you on, my son?

Uncle Sam's "Yes I am"
Calling you, what will you do?

Red, white, and blue calling you
To die for your country

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from Before There Was Light, released December 13, 1997
Words and music copyright 1997 by James Tristan Redding. Registered with BMI. All rights reserved.

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Turnpike Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Turnpike was the first band for which James Tristan Redding sang lead vocals. Primarily focused on Redding's original material, the band also spent many basement hours playing songs by blues and rock artists they admired. Turnpike performed only 3 concerts, releasing this album at the final one, a church festival on December 13, 1997. Redding turned 15 years old just 7 weeks before the concert. ... more

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