Spirit of '69

He was a barefoot child of the summer sun
Painted peace signs on the run
Tie-dye skies and a tambourine
Dancin’ wild in a Woodstock dream

He kissed the moon beneath the stars
Shared his heart in smoky bars
Love was free, the world was wide
He rode the wave, no need to hide

But he’s still dreamin’ in the daze
Of flowers, freedom, and purple haze
Though the world has changed its face
He keeps the rhythm, holds the grace
Oh, Jah knows he’s still alive
In the spirit of '69

He talks to trees, they talk right back
Still wears beads and a leather pack
Sings Marley tunes in the morning light
Says, “One love still feels so right”

He sees the youth with their neon glow
But wonders where the good vibes go
No more peace signs in the sand
Still he strums with trembling hands

Yes, he’s dreamin’ in the daze
Of flowers, freedom, and purple haze
Though the world has lost that phase
He keeps the fire, won’t let it blaze
Oh, Jah knows he’s still alive
In the spirit of '69

Time may pass, but love don’t fade
He’s a soldier of the serenade
With every beat, he finds his way
To the heart of yesterday

So let him dance, let him sing
He’s the echo of a golden spring
Still dreamin’ in the daze
Still burnin’ through the haze
One love, one heart, always
Forever in the hippie phase