A couple of weeks ago, “Five for Fighting” singer-songwriter John Ondrasik released a new song, “Blood on My Hands,” about the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.
Here it is again, in case you haven’t heard it yet:
Reposting New Song : "Blood on My Hands" as prior link was not working. Here is the YouTube link to lyric video with my statement. https://t.co/rUcTYcnAkA
— John Ondrasik (@johnondrasik) September 14, 2021
It is on all of us to demand accountability of our leaders for Afghanistan. It can’t just be one songwriter and passionate voices like Lara and others. Dare i say we must “Rise Up” 🇺🇸 https://t.co/5ANupM6axR
— John Ondrasik (@johnondrasik) September 25, 2021
Earlier this week, Ondrasik performed the song at the end of his concerts in the D.C. area:
.@johnondrasik explains and performs his Afghanistan withdrawal protest song at @thebirchmere outside DC:
Five For Fighting – Blood On My Hands at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA https://t.co/ui83ELRzEU via @YouTube @KyraPhillips— John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) September 27, 2021
It was a powerful moment for those who saw it:
Seemed like all of DC was at this great Five for Fighting @johnondrasik concert tonight at the Birchmere. Wonderful string quartet, beautifully arranged, for many songs, and then this powerful and courageous protest anthem that begins around 5:45 in on the below video. https://t.co/zBCnGFEG0q
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) September 27, 2021
Grateful to @johnondrasik for this experience! #FiveForFighting pic.twitter.com/3EVlKyuLgU
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) September 27, 2021
Blood On Our Hands LIVE – Five For Fighting – @johnondrasik
A powerful protest song, written in response to the bungled troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Recorded live at the @RamsHeadOnStage in Annapolis, MD. September 27, 2021.https://t.co/oLoH1uL26F via @YouTube
— Larry O'Connor (@LarryOConnor) September 28, 2021
But, according to Ondrasik, it was especially powerful for vets in the audience:
Last night after this performance of Blood on my Hands I was met as I walked off stage by many veterans, some Afghan vets. One of the most emotional experiences of my life. The anger and shame was so extreme some could barely speak but the tears in their eyes screamed. https://t.co/kfIFa1kYOZ
— John Ondrasik (@johnondrasik) September 28, 2021
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— Emily Zanotti (@emzanotti) September 28, 2021
It's a beautiful & meaningful song.
Thank youhttps://t.co/qkvSYnGZWG— RebelChick (@RebelChick1111) September 28, 2021
Very moving. We should all be asking what’s happening. 🇺🇸
💔🤍💙— dene (@dene73416009) September 28, 2021
Gives me chills; my heart breaks for them.
In my civilian life, I was a UDM for program managers and engineers. Their duty was not on the front lines, but I prayed for them every time they headed out. Without our military, we are nothing. God Bless America.
— Jeanne Cleve (@jeanne_cleve) September 28, 2021
Thank you, John.
And thank you to the countless brave members of the armed forces who have served and continue to defend freedom in the face of indescribable circumstances.We're so grateful.May they never forget that truth about the people they selflessly protect. We love them. https://t.co/lVZEhwoAtx
— Keith Malinak (@KeithMalinak) September 28, 2021
