August skies they feel so heavy
Brother gone and nights so empty
Under city lights so scary
Detroit's shadows whisper deadly
Every corner tells a story
Blood-stained streets and brother's glory
Endless nights I beg for morning
Memories sharp like fierce warning
August tears fall down like rain
Heart still broken from the pain
Brother's laughter's in the wind
Lost in sorrow can't pretend
In the alleys where you played
Dreams and hopes now start to fade
Detroit sings a song of sorrow
Wish you could bring me tomorrow
Photos fade but grief remains
Your name echoes in my veins
August was a thief of joy
Stole my brother my sweet boy
August tears fall down like rain
Heart still broken from the pain
Brother's laughter's in the wind
Lost in sorrow can't pretend