Semper Fi – Original

Original version of Semper Fi – This recording was actually played inside the DIA offices the day my Uncle Tom died. I had recorded this on my own about a month before he passed. He listened to it in his hospital bed and forwarded it to his colleagues. He was a 20 year Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran and retired with honors. He continued to serve his country for almost 30 years after that working for many different agencies. When I heard he was dying of cancer I was inspired to write this song and pay tribute to him, his Marine brothers and sisters, and everyone that has served our country with honor and dignity. I play all the instruments on this one including the military style drum stuff I was trying to pull off. I got the call that he died while we were recording the updated version on The Apple at Steve’s house in Tampa. The energy immediately changed and everyone gave it their all in such a positive way. Even the recording the session was a tribute and it’s too bad we didn’t video that. My Uncle Tom is still my hero. Semper fi.

Song Lyrics

Secrets and unspoken words
Only few will know…his voice they heard
He went to war…he flew so high
He found his place…he found his pride

Our lives have changed in so many ways
When I look back on my younger days
Admiration Adulation our flag is high
Because of you… we’ll never die

Semper Fi … you fighted for change
A Legacy Remains … you’re my hero (oorah!, yeah)

My country my tis of thee
This country bows unto thee
Pride, honor and dignity
A marine, a man, and Uncle Tom to me

It’s sad to think that some may never see
A marine, a man, and Uncle Tom to me
You were, you are, you’ll always be
A marine, a man, but Uncle Tom to me

Semper Fi … you fighted for change
A Legacy Remains … you’re my hero (oorah!, yeah)

Semper Fi … you fighted for change
A Legacy Remains … you’re my hero (oorah!, yeah)

Semper Fi! (oorah!)
Semper Fi!! (oorah!, yeah)