When Im Gone Eminem Remix/Cover by Emmanuel Hutson Lyrics
Emmanuel
Verse 1:
I couldn't believe this i was praying to Jesus
I got a letter sending me to war honey read this
I couldn't believe it i was just packing up my bags
Their sending me to a war in Iraq
But i wasn't ready to say goodbye
My whole family started to cry
My daughter said "Daddy please don't leave me alone
This is where you belong this is your home
I don't want you to go out and fight
I want you to read me stories and kiss me at nights"
Then she started to cry
But i old her that everything was gonna be alright
But it was all lies cuz i don't know if i'm coming back alive
I was just waiting for the lord to give me an answer
It was a disaster, this was no movie no cameras no actors
Out side got colder, i pick up my daughter cuz i wanted to hold her
One last time
Then a truck full of soldiers arrive i get inside
And my whole family is waving goodbye
But i told them not to worry cuz ill be back from Iraq stronger then ever
I'll be coming back 100 times better
Hook 2X:
And when I'm gone, just carry on, don't mourn
Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice
Just know that I'm looking down on you smiling
And I didn't feel a thing, So baby don't feel no pain
Just smile back
Verse 2:
I was in a truck full of soldiers
I felt like i was holding to boulders between my shoulders
Cuz this was no game no spectating no controllers
I was just praying and waiting for all of this to be over
I was in the truck waitin
There sending us the a camp for trainin
Let me fast-forward a little more
I arrived in Iraq fighting in the cold war
They shot my comrades in the chest
All i saw was a big bloody mess
They shot my rib and i went down
My life flashed right before my eyes when i hit the ground
Remembering the times of my life when my wife broke her water
She was giving birth to my brand new daughter
It was total slaughter when i opened my eyes
They take me to the camp to keep me alive
But they where low on supply's
I was in a different zone
I heard someone specking on the phone
But i have broken my bones
Everything was dark the only thing i saw was a big bright light from afar
Maybe it was the light of Jesus Christ
I don't know but it was a nice light maybe it was a star
I don't know but it was a nice light maybe it was a star from heaven
Hook 2X:
Verse 3:
Five years went by since i arrived in Iraq
My plans were to spray and attack from the back
I grabbed my M16 sprying and wasting 22 rounds
I was protecting my family, country, and my town
I was in my grounds
Even tho i was killing people
I Still knew that all of this is evil
I don't know whats the point of war
It just leaves you scars and wounds that will never be restored
They got money for weapons but not for the poor
I started running from the bullets they sprayed
They shot my friends and comrades there lives where taken away
Everything i saw was a river of blood
I saw body and body covered in mud
Pile after pile my face went down no more smiles
The commander is looking through my files
He said that imma be hear a wile
I told him how long he said "4 more weeks"
My heart started to beat, i got chills from head to feet
I was getting ready to leave packing up my bags
I felt sad that i was leaving my comrades in Iraq
So i get in the plane with 50 other
We where talking about our family's, our mothers and brothers
After that i started to relax looking out the window
Thinking about my bed and my pillow
Hugging my daughter and hugging my wife
I was surprised that i came back alive
Then i arrived in D.C
Seeing the beautiful grass and the beautiful trees
I thought it was a dream but no it was really reality
I can finally see my family
So i arrived home knocking at the door
Waiting in the front porch
The door opens no word are spoken
For a monument every one broke down with emotion
My daughter runs towards me saying "DADDY"
Every one was crying tears of joy everyone was happy
I finally made it back home i was in my dome
I was no longer alone
I finally made it back from Iraq alive
I was surprised i was finally hugging my wife
I guess its time to just start a new life
Hook 2X:
Verse 1:
I couldn't believe this i was praying to Jesus
I got a letter sending me to war honey read this
I couldn't believe it i was just packing up my bags
Their sending me to a war in Iraq
But i wasn't ready to say goodbye
My whole family started to cry
My daughter said "Daddy please don't leave me alone
This is where you belong this is your home
I don't want you to go out and fight
I want you to read me stories and kiss me at nights"
Then she started to cry
But i old her that everything was gonna be alright
But it was all lies cuz i don't know if i'm coming back alive
I was just waiting for the lord to give me an answer
It was a disaster, this was no movie no cameras no actors
Out side got colder, i pick up my daughter cuz i wanted to hold her
One last time
Then a truck full of soldiers arrive i get inside
And my whole family is waving goodbye
But i told them not to worry cuz ill be back from Iraq stronger then ever
I'll be coming back 100 times better
Hook 2X:
And when I'm gone, just carry on, don't mourn
Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice
Just know that I'm looking down on you smiling
And I didn't feel a thing, So baby don't feel no pain
Just smile back
Verse 2:
I was in a truck full of soldiers
I felt like i was holding to boulders between my shoulders
Cuz this was no game no spectating no controllers
I was just praying and waiting for all of this to be over
I was in the truck waitin
There sending us the a camp for trainin
Let me fast-forward a little more
I arrived in Iraq fighting in the cold war
They shot my comrades in the chest
All i saw was a big bloody mess
They shot my rib and i went down
My life flashed right before my eyes when i hit the ground
Remembering the times of my life when my wife broke her water
She was giving birth to my brand new daughter
It was total slaughter when i opened my eyes
They take me to the camp to keep me alive
But they where low on supply's
I was in a different zone
I heard someone specking on the phone
But i have broken my bones
Everything was dark the only thing i saw was a big bright light from afar
Maybe it was the light of Jesus Christ
I don't know but it was a nice light maybe it was a star
I don't know but it was a nice light maybe it was a star from heaven
Hook 2X:
Verse 3:
Five years went by since i arrived in Iraq
My plans were to spray and attack from the back
I grabbed my M16 sprying and wasting 22 rounds
I was protecting my family, country, and my town
I was in my grounds
Even tho i was killing people
I Still knew that all of this is evil
I don't know whats the point of war
It just leaves you scars and wounds that will never be restored
They got money for weapons but not for the poor
I started running from the bullets they sprayed
They shot my friends and comrades there lives where taken away
Everything i saw was a river of blood
I saw body and body covered in mud
Pile after pile my face went down no more smiles
The commander is looking through my files
He said that imma be hear a wile
I told him how long he said "4 more weeks"
My heart started to beat, i got chills from head to feet
I was getting ready to leave packing up my bags
I felt sad that i was leaving my comrades in Iraq
So i get in the plane with 50 other
We where talking about our family's, our mothers and brothers
After that i started to relax looking out the window
Thinking about my bed and my pillow
Hugging my daughter and hugging my wife
I was surprised that i came back alive
Then i arrived in D.C
Seeing the beautiful grass and the beautiful trees
I thought it was a dream but no it was really reality
I can finally see my family
So i arrived home knocking at the door
Waiting in the front porch
The door opens no word are spoken
For a monument every one broke down with emotion
My daughter runs towards me saying "DADDY"
Every one was crying tears of joy everyone was happy
I finally made it back home i was in my dome
I was no longer alone
I finally made it back from Iraq alive
I was surprised i was finally hugging my wife
I guess its time to just start a new life
Hook 2X: