Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Jacob (Tears in Heaven, Eric Clapton)

Last week, my dad and I were in the car when Eric Clapton's Tears in Heaven came on the radio. He suggested writing something to that tune from Ben's perspective addressed to John on the subject of the elusive Jacob. I'm not sure what prompted the connection but hopefully this is in the ballpark...

Jacob

Would he call your name
If I took you to Jacob?
Would he back your claim
If I took you to Jacob?
You don't belong.
You think you're strong,
But I'll prove that you are wrong.
Let's see Jacob.

Would he be your fan
If I took you to Jacob?
Would you rule our clan
If I took you to Jacob?
We must delay.
I have to stay,
But I swear some other day,
We'll see Jacob.

John, would you calm down?
John, you're acting three.
John, if you are smart
Then you won't cross me.
Don't cross me...

I was secure.
Not anymore.
You knocked Mikhail to the floor.
Let's see Jacob.

Would he call your name
If I took you to Jacob?
Would he back your claim
If I took you to Jacob?
You don't belong.
You think you're strong,
But I'll prove that you are wrong.
Let's see Jacob.


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