Protect My Child
Whilst this song bears little resemblance to Bob Dylan's Lord Protect My Child musically, the subject matter and one or two of the lyrics hint towards Larry's song possibly having been inspired by Bob's
Version 1 is a full studio recording
Note that the second version of Copper Wires was remastered, and this track sounds much punchier and clearer than on the original. Collaborator uses the remastered version |
Version 2 is a live recording, performed solo with acoustic guitar
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lyrics version 1
I've got no throne and no connections
I've always wanted it to be that way
You've got the power and the resurrection
I'm getting ready for the judgement day
Gentle Jesus, mercy mild
Heaven help me to protect my child
Protect my child
Set him free
Give him refuge
And liberty
Soften the pain
Stop the fear
We're all prisoners in this world
'Til you come back and let us out of here
He's growing up in a world divided
I never thought that it would be like this
Long ago before the stars collided
He had the love above, a goodnight kiss
Comets are falling and the night is wild
Mercy mercy, protect my child
Protect my child
And make him strong
Give him courage
To sing his song
Keep him in sight
Hold him near
We're all prisoners in this world
'Til you come back and take us out of here
Divine distraction, holy commotion
Sometimes the truth gets in your face
Instead of drowning in a fiery ocean
Get your feet up on a higher place
I'm living righteous 'til the dirt gets piled
And on my headstone say protect my child
Protect my child
Give him light
Give him strength
Oh to do what's right
Guide his steps
Make his vision clear
We're all prisoners in this world
'Til you come back and take us out of here-oh
Protect my child [x3]
I've always wanted it to be that way
You've got the power and the resurrection
I'm getting ready for the judgement day
Gentle Jesus, mercy mild
Heaven help me to protect my child
Protect my child
Set him free
Give him refuge
And liberty
Soften the pain
Stop the fear
We're all prisoners in this world
'Til you come back and let us out of here
He's growing up in a world divided
I never thought that it would be like this
Long ago before the stars collided
He had the love above, a goodnight kiss
Comets are falling and the night is wild
Mercy mercy, protect my child
Protect my child
And make him strong
Give him courage
To sing his song
Keep him in sight
Hold him near
We're all prisoners in this world
'Til you come back and take us out of here
Divine distraction, holy commotion
Sometimes the truth gets in your face
Instead of drowning in a fiery ocean
Get your feet up on a higher place
I'm living righteous 'til the dirt gets piled
And on my headstone say protect my child
Protect my child
Give him light
Give him strength
Oh to do what's right
Guide his steps
Make his vision clear
We're all prisoners in this world
'Til you come back and take us out of here-oh
Protect my child [x3]
lyrics version 2
I've got no throne and no connections
I've always wanted it to be this way
You've got the power and the resurrection
I'm getting ready for the judgement day
Gentle Jesus, mercy mild
Heaven help me protect my child
Protect my child
Set him free
Give him refuge
And liberty
Soften the pain
And stop the fear
We're all prisoners in this world
'Til you come back and get us out of here
He's growing up in a world divided
I never thought that it would be like this
Long before the stars collided
He had the lullabies and goodnight kiss
Comets are falling, the night is wild
Mercy mercy, protect my child
Protect my child
Give him, make him strong
Give him courage
To sing his song
Keep him in sight
And hold him near
We're all prisoners in this world
'Til you come back and let us out of here-ya
Divine distraction, holy commotion
Sometimes the truth gets in your face
Instead of drowning in the fiery ocean
Get your feet up on a higher place
I'm living righteous 'til the dirt gets piled
And on my headstone write protect my child
Protect my child
Give him light
Give him strength
To do what's right
Guide his steps
Brush away his tears
We're all prisoners in this place
'Til you come back and get us out of here
I've always wanted it to be this way
You've got the power and the resurrection
I'm getting ready for the judgement day
Gentle Jesus, mercy mild
Heaven help me protect my child
Protect my child
Set him free
Give him refuge
And liberty
Soften the pain
And stop the fear
We're all prisoners in this world
'Til you come back and get us out of here
He's growing up in a world divided
I never thought that it would be like this
Long before the stars collided
He had the lullabies and goodnight kiss
Comets are falling, the night is wild
Mercy mercy, protect my child
Protect my child
Give him, make him strong
Give him courage
To sing his song
Keep him in sight
And hold him near
We're all prisoners in this world
'Til you come back and let us out of here-ya
Divine distraction, holy commotion
Sometimes the truth gets in your face
Instead of drowning in the fiery ocean
Get your feet up on a higher place
I'm living righteous 'til the dirt gets piled
And on my headstone write protect my child
Protect my child
Give him light
Give him strength
To do what's right
Guide his steps
Brush away his tears
We're all prisoners in this place
'Til you come back and get us out of here