(Aaron Hughes, Scott Campbell)
Why am I stuck here in traffic on the 401
Trying to get home to see my wife and son
Up ahead it’s movin’ slow for someone that I didn’t know
Saw the flashin’ lights and a shadow crossed my heart
When I finally get home
Sure my dinner will be cold
But I have a chance to grow old...
We’re speedin’ through life
And we don’t see the signs
On the Highway of Heroes
It won’t be long
In a moment one more person’s gone
Down the Highway of Heroes
As the black cars approached
I felt my freedom passing by
The red and white flags on the bridges
Now I’m askin’ why so many souls have made that eternal drive
Never thought I was religious
The weepin’ mothers
Confused, lost brothers, sisters
And father’s grievin’ eyes…..
We’re speedin’ through life
And we don’t see the signs
On the Highway of Heroes
It won’t be long
In a moment one more person’s gone
Down the Highway of Heroes
Came in through the door; saw my dinner and some wine she poured
Kissed my dreamin’ son on his forehead
Watch the evenin’ news -
Looks like the Highway’s bein’ used again
Another brave soul who’s comin’ home
As I fall asleep
I see the young man on his Grandad’s knee
Laughin’ and smilin’, ‘cause he’s free……
We’re speedin’ through life
And we don’t see the signs
On the Highway of Heroes
It won’t take long
In a moment one more person’s gone
Down the Highway of Heroes
We’re speedin’ through life
And we don’t see the (don’t see the) signs
On the Highway of Heroes
It won’t be long
In a moment one more person’s gone
Down the Highway of Heroes
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