1978
scooter Scudieri ©2008

In 1978 I thought life was great
I was nine years old
My world was Star Wars, Kiss, and roller skates

I had no idea about Saigon and the war
I had never heard about the PLO
While the Protestants and Catholics were tearing it up
I had no idea that we had dropped the bomb

Now I know of suffering, pain, and desperate war
The untold lives of millions that have died in Darfur
The Middle East is burning right at heaven's gate
All governments capitalize on hate

In 1978 I thought life was great

In the year 2008, our daughter thinks life is great
Her world is Care Bears, Barbie, ice cream sodas, friends, and roller skates
But, every once in awhile I catch her watching the fire on tv
And I wonder how long it could possibly be
Before our sweet little girl has a broken heart
Watching the world tear itself apart

In 1978 I thought life was great