One More Try
The Starlite Orchestra Lyrics

Father we've something to tell you, a story of our time
Dear father, we have a profound tale to share with you, one that reflects the spirit of our era

A tragic but inspiring tale of manhood in its prime
It is a sorrowful yet uplifting narrative about the strength and valor of a man in his prime

You know you had a dozen sons -
Though you believed you had twelve sons,

Well now that's not quite true
that belief is not entirely accurate

But feel no sorrow, do not grieve,
However, there is no need for sorrow or grief

He would not want you to
For he would not wish it upon you

There's one more angel in heaven
Another celestial being has joined the heavenly realm

There's one more star in the sky
A new shining star has appeared in the celestial expanse

Joseph we'll never forget you
Joseph, your memory will forever be etched in our hearts

It's tough but we're gonna get by
Though it is challenging, we will endure and persevere

There's one less place at our table
There is an empty seat now among us

There's one more tear in my eye
Yet another tear cascades from my eyes

But Joseph, the things that you stood for
However, Joseph, the ideals you championed

Like truth and light never die
Such as the eternal preservation of truth and enlightenment

When I think of his last great battle
As I reflect upon his final mighty struggle

A lump comes to my throat
An overwhelming feeling swells within me

It takes a man who knows no fear
Only someone devoid of fear can accomplish this feat

To wrestle with a goat
To engage in a fierce battle against a formidable opponent

His blood-stained coat is tribute to
His garment stained with blood stands as a homage to

His final sacrifice
His ultimate act of selflessness

His body may be past its peak
Though his physical form may have diminished

But his soul's in paradise
His spirit resides in paradise

Carve his name with pride and courage
Engrave his name with honor and bravery

Let no tear be shed
Allow no tear to be shed

If he had not laid down his life
If he had not sacrificed his life

We all would now be dead
We would all have perished