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Alexandra Lajoux  

Alexandra R. Lajoux's

TEXAS
[Copyright 2007]

Texas CD Cover

"Based on a true story . . . something I saw when traveling through the Lone Star state. Also, a tribute to President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush."

Lyrics to "TEXAS"

Verse 1

That hotel window
Looked just the same
As so many other ones
Seen time and time again.

I'd roamed through every state
I'd done my share
Did not anticipate
Any new sights here.

Verse 2

But over that window ledge
To my surprise
I saw two men raising
Two flags to the skies.

They pledged to Old Glory
And to a Lone Star.
For God and Country
And warriors' scars.

And I thought, Damn! They know how to do things right around here:

First Chorus

They've got a flag to raise
Got a God to praise
Down in Texas.

They do things right around here
They've seen the light around here
Down in Texas

They love their Lord
And they love their land
They're not too proud
To take a stand
For freedom
Down in Texas.

Verse 3
Those old flags' splendor
Filled my calls that day
Sending a message
Of strength and grace.

When I came back that night
I hoped to see
Those two flags flying
And inspiring me

But they had been recalled
Folded for the night
Against rains falling
Like tears I couldn't fight.

Sometimes it seems just like
Sweet freedom's gone
But she'll be flying high
With tomorrow's dawn.

And I thought, Dang...we know how to do things right around here:

Final Chorus
We've got a flag to raise
We've got a God to praise
Here in Texas.

We do things right around here
We've seen the light around here
Here in Texas

We love our Lord
And we love our land
We're not too proud
To take a stand
For freedom
Here in Texas.
About Alexandra R. Lajoux
Alexandra Lajoux lives with her husband and son in Fairfax, Virginia. Alexandra has no ties to the military through friends or family. She did call to ask about joining the Army reserves when she was in her early 30s two decades ago, and found out she was too old to join! She is grateful for all who serve.   Alexandra has worked for 20 years for a Washington, D.C. based professional association. She also has published several business related books . . . However, her true passion is music. She has always been a singer, and in recent years has taught singing and composed songs.

Alexandra R. Lajoux's message to the troops
"We can't ever repay you, but we can and shall always honor and thank you."

You are welcome to email your thoughts about "TEXAS" to Alexandra Lajoux.  You can also visit Alexandra Lajoux's site where you can learn more about her, listen to other songs, and purchase her "Our Country" CD.

And you can listen to Alexandra's other song, We Thank You, at USA Patriotism!

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