Listening to Josephine feels like reading a letter from a past life, written on pages softened by time and tears. It’s not just a song; it’s a confession, a prayer, and a bittersweet memory rolled into one. Whether it’s the pleading vocals or the tender lyrics, this track resonates deeply with anyone who has loved and lost—or simply longed for someone who feels a million miles away.
The beauty of Josephine lies in its simplicity. The melody is haunting yet familiar, as if it’s been playing in the background of your life without you even realizing it. The lyrics tell a story of vulnerability and yearning, and the raw emotion in every word feels so personal, you almost wonder if the artist had a “Josephine” of their own. There’s an authenticity here, a rare honesty that cuts through the noise and speaks directly to the heart.
What makes Josephine so unforgettable is its ability to transport you. Whether you’re sitting in a quiet room or driving down an empty road, the song wraps around you like a warm but fragile embrace. It’s an anthem for anyone who’s ever written their feelings down, hoping that someday the words would reach the one they were meant for
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Lyrics
I’m writing this letter, my darling, from high on the hill
We’ve been marching ten days and we’re just outside Hopkinsville
It’s been snowing all night and we ain’t got no more kerosene
It’s colder than hell, hope you’re doin’ well, Josephine
There’s a fever in camp and our boys are too sick to fight
We done lost old Calvin, Beaver won’t make it through the night
I hope I heard the captain say it’s the worst he’s ever seen
I’m losin’ some weight but I’m still standin’ up straight, Josephine
Tell my children I miss ’em and wish I could kiss ’em once more
Bet they’ve grown a foot since they waved me goodbye at the door
Tell mama and daddy I’m alright and just want one more thing
I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine
There’s three thousand union troops camped at the river below
There’s six hundreds of us, least there was two nights ago
When Erwin deserted they hung him down by the tree
God I’m so scared, keep me in your prayers, Josephine
Well the orders come down, we’ll attack tonight at nightfall
If we can stop them right here we can win this war once and for all
You know, I killed a union boy last week, bet he wasn’t fourteen
He looked just like our son, forgive me for what I’ve done, Josephine
Tell my children I miss ’em and wish I could kiss ’em once more
Bet they’ve grown a foot since they waved me goodbye at the door
Tell mama and daddy I’m alright and just want one more thing
I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine
And lastly my darling, in case I should be killed
Don’t breathe me too long, promise me that you will
Marry another, don’t let him treat our babies mean
When he’s holding you, would you think of me too, Josephine?
Tell my babies I miss ’em and wish I could kiss ’em once more
Bet they’ve grown a foot since they waved me goodbye at the door
Tell mama and daddy I’m alright and just want one more thing
I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine
I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine