“The 5th of July” is part of Reel 1 from Owl City’s upcoming album, Cinematic. Discover more about Cinematic at http://owlcitymusic.com/ http://instagram.com/owlcityofficial http://facebook.com/owlcityofficial http://twitter.com/owlcity Lyrics: My mother watched the fireworks From her hospital bed And after it was all over She held me for the first time On the 5th And deep in Iowa country In a Heavenly Hideaway On the shores of Lake Rathbun My folks brought me home Oo on the 5th Oo of July Oo on the 5th A teacher and a mechanic Brought me into this world And they’ve loved me with all their hearts Since the day I opened my eyes So I’d do well To tell myself To slow down And tell my folks I love ‘em With all of my heart ‘Cause someday The Lord is gonna call them home And someday they’ll be gone So slow down And tell your folks you love ‘em With all of your heart ‘Cause someday The Lord is gonna call them home And someday they’ll be gone ‘Cause we all live Just one life And mine began Late that night Oo on the 5th Oo of July Oo on the 5th Oo of July Oh on the 5th Oh of July Oh on the 5th Credits: Motion by: Jesse Gilbert x Clean Motion