"Based on a
true story . . . something I saw when traveling through the
Lone Star state. Also, a tribute to President George W. Bush
and First Lady Laura Bush."
Lyrics to "TEXAS"
Verse 1
That hotel window Looked just the same As so many other ones Seen time and time again.
I'd roamed through every state I'd done my share Did not anticipate Any new sights here.
Verse 2
But over that window ledge To my surprise I saw two men raising Two flags to the skies.
They pledged to Old Glory And to a Lone Star. For God and Country And warriors' scars.
And I thought, Damn! They know how to do things right around
here:
First Chorus
They've got a flag to raise Got a God to praise Down in Texas.
They do things right around here They've seen the light around here Down in Texas
They love their Lord And they love their land They're not too proud To take a stand For freedom Down in Texas.
Verse 3 Those old flags' splendor Filled my calls that day Sending a message
Of strength and grace.
When I came back that night I hoped to see Those two flags flying
And inspiring me
But they had been recalled Folded for the night Against rains falling Like tears I couldn't fight.
Sometimes it seems just like Sweet freedom's gone But she'll be flying high With tomorrow's dawn.
And I thought, Dang...we know how to do things right around
here:
Final Chorus We've got a flag to raise We've got a God to praise Here in Texas.
We do things right around here We've seen the light around here Here in Texas
We love our Lord And we love our land We're not too proud To take a stand For freedom Here in Texas.
About Alexandra R. Lajoux Alexandra Lajoux lives with her husband and son in
Fairfax, Virginia. Alexandra has no ties to the military through friends or family. She did call to ask about joining the Army reserves when she was in her early 30s two decades ago, and found out she was too old to join! She is grateful for all who serve. Alexandra has worked for 20 years for a Washington, D.C. based professional association. She also has published several business related books . . . However, her true passion is music. She has always been a singer, and in recent years has taught singing and composed songs.
Alexandra R. Lajoux's message to the troops "We can't ever repay you, but we can and shall always honor and thank you."
"Based on a
true story . . . something I saw when traveling through the
Lone Star state. Also, a tribute to President George W. Bush
and First Lady Laura Bush."
