Jordan Page "Liberty" (Acoustic Version)

Song available on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/liberty-single/id373781943Music video for the acoustic version of the song "Liberty" by Jordan Page. Ukulele cameo by Michael Maresco.Support Jordan http://www.jordanpagemusic.com/Filmed in Washington, DC at the Jefferson Memorial, the US Capitol, the White House, Robert Taft Memorial, etc.Shot entirely on a Canon 5D MKII HDSLR (w/ Redrock Captain Stubling rig) @ 30fps 1920x1080 HD. Converted to 24P. Lenses used: Canon 50mm f/1.4, Tamron 17mm f/3.5, and a Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8. Shot, edited, and directed by Chris Rye. http://forlibertymovie.comLyrics:Why do we sit down when all should be standingAnd why do we back down at the critical momentLike running away from the waves of the oceanWe head for the hills with the high tide approachingAs sand slips away from the castleWhen it's time to stand upright why do we falterLike placing our freedom on the sacrificial altarWe hold tight to our fears and defend our oppressorsAs we fight for their lies and become the transgressorsAs pacifists transform to violent aggressorsBut I'm only a stranger hereI'm a long long way from my homeAnd they say I can't changeAll the things I find strangeFor what can one man do aloneWhat can one man do aloneWhen is the right time to stand up for freedomCould it be when you start to feel creating childrenWho'll inherit the pain and the debt of this nationAnd be slaves to the banks that cause hyper-inflationWho are masters of commerce, lies and bad legislationIf you looked in the eyes of a thousand young childrenThrough fences of razors, their innocence stolenAs the red flag of tyranny flies in the openIs that when you'll finally noticeBut I'm only a stranger hereI'm a long long way from my homeAnd they say I can't changeAll the things I find strangeFor what can one man do aloneYes what can one man do aloneI'm only a stranger looking to find better nature in my fellow manBut they keep telling me it's a sin to be freeAnd that's more than I'm willing to standWhere will you be when the order is givenTo censor your mind as free speech is forbiddenAs martyrs for peace from the world will be drivenAway by the sound of a bellowing thunderAnd choke on the blood of a dream going underAs arrogant men tear up our ConstitutionAnd from every direction we cry R3VOLution!Standing together and without permissionSoldiers for truth in the war of attritionThe love of our country as our ammunitionBut I'm only a stranger hereI'm a long long way from my homeAnd I'm going to changeAll the things I find strangeFor I am not one man aloneYes I'm only a strangerI'm a long long way from my homeAnd I'm going to changeAll the things I find strangeFor I know that I'm not aloneYes I know that I'm not alone, not aloneJordan's wearing a Campaign For Liberty hoodiehttp://campaignforliberty.com