1. |
I'm a Soldier
05:00
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I AM A SOLDIER
(SPOKEN)
To go to those places where nobody would dare to go
To do those things that no one will dare to do
And do not expect anyone to volunteer for
But I will go there
I will go there because I am a soldier
I am a soldier and I will go there
I will fight for the freedom of all men
I am a soldier and I will go there
I’m your father mother sister brother your son your friend
I’m the one you want to be there
For your children for your country till the end
I’m a soldier I will go there
Count on me again and again and again till the end
In the heat of battle or in the cool of peace
Rest assured I have your back no matter what it is
In the light of day in the dark of night
Don’t you worry I’m ready for the fight
I am a soldier and I will go there
I will fight for the freedom of all men
I am a soldier and I will go there
I'm your father, your mother, sister, brother, friend
I’m the one you want to be there
For your children for your country amen
I’m a soldier I will go there
You can count on me again and again and again
I am a soldier and I will go there
I will fight for the freedom of all women and men
I am a soldier and I will go there
I’m your father, your mother, sister, your brother your friend
I’m the one you want to be there
For your children for your country amen
I’m a soldier I will go there
You can count on me again, again
You know you can count on me again, and again, and again till
The end
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2. |
Midnight Call
04:07
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MIDNIGHT CALL
He seemed ok yesterday
Told me everything was fine
But he would never really say
What's on his mind
But when it's her name on the phone
I know he's out there all alone
And maybe finally had enough this time
Had enough of the demons
Had enough of the shame
Had enough of the silence
He couldn’t take it one more day
When you get that midnight call
You know the sky's about to fall
It's gonna rain, rain, rain all night long
You know there's nothing you can do
Always a bolt out of the blue
It's always the same
Midnight Call
I better put some coffee on
I'll be calling brothers until dawn
This time the torch has been passed down to me
You always think you could do more
Man, I guess that's what guilt is for
To show you the hope and light
He could not see
And we'll get together
And say our goodbye
Welcome another Airborne Ranger in the Sky
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3. |
Lion of Fallujah
03:59
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LION OF FALLUJAH
Be brave, be humble, be a good friend
Fight for something you really believe in
Be a mentor, serve your country, conquer your fears
Always keep your word, lead your peers
Oh my son
We're never gonna lose ya
You’re forever in our hearts
The Lion of Fallujah
If you weren't on the edge
You were taking up too much space
You made Swayze's leap with a smile on your face
It comforts me knowing you died for what you believed in
You lived up to your name Warhammer til the end
Oh my son
We're never gonna lose ya
You’re forever in our hearts
The Lion of Fallujah
I hear angels singing hallelujah
Open the gates for the Lion of Fallujah
Oh my son
We're never gonna lose ya
You’re forever in our hearts
The Lion of Fallujah
I can hear angels singing hallelujah
Heaven open your gates for the Lion of Fallujah
The Lion of Fallujah
Oh sing hallelujah for the lion of Fallujah
Heaven open your gates for the Lion of Fallujah
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4. |
Holding God's Hand
03:21
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HOLDING GOD’S HAND
Darden Smith / James Monk
Blind scared
Over there
Under attack
First combat
I was praying real hard
Like Daniel prayed
Back in those Old Testament days
When the bullets started flying, it was crazy, it was loud
I was doing all I could not to get knocked down
Holding God’s hand
Holding God’s hand
Holding God’s hand
Got me through
There was this kid from Texas
Jose Velez
He was maybe 19
It was a terrible thing
Seemed like he was just getting started in life
He had a dream, he had a wife
He lost it all in that place
But sitting right here I can see his face
Holding God’s hand
Holding God’s hand
Holding God’s hand
Gets me through
I’m back home now
And I’m not sure how
I made it through
But I know what’s true
Is that everybody’s lost and everybody’s scared
Everybody’s wondering if anybody cares
I know the reason that I made it through the fight
Love my neighbor and do what’s right
Holding God’s hand
Holding God’s hand
Holding God’s hand
Gets me through
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5. |
My Journey
03:46
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MY JOURNEY
I been on a journey
Through my pain
I know my journey
Is not in vain
I learned to lean on my higher power
To take me through the fight
I have his hand to lead me
On my journey to the light
It’s been a battle
All my life
It’s been a struggle
Day and night
In my time of weakness
He was there for me
I know he’s gonna give me
All the strength I need
On my journey
I am not alone
And I know one day
He’ll lead me home
All the loved ones I leave
Will have a journey of their own
They’ll always have the beauty
Of this journey I have known
On my journey
I’ve got a friend
He’s gonna walk beside me
Till the end
On my journey
I’ve got a friend
Jesus gonna walk beside me
Till the end
On my journey
Through my pain
I know my journey is not in vain
On my journey
I’ve got a friend
Jesus gonna walk beside me
Till the end
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6. |
Perdi
03:01
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Perdi
I lost time with my family
Lost sleep when I laid down
I lost way too many friends for sure
Mostly I lost count
Perdi la cuenta de los dias
Tres anos de mi vida
Perdi los primeros cumpleanos
Cumpleanos de mi hija
Cosas que me mereci
Me perdi, Perdi
Still losing time with my family
Still losing too much sleep
Losing tears for no damn good reason
Can’t lose the memories I keep
Perdi la cuenta de los dias
Tres anos de mi vida
Perdi mis hermanos, mis amigos
Tiempo con mi querida
Cosas que me mereci
Perdi, Perdi, Me Perdi
Perdi la cuenta de los dias
Tres anos de mi vida
Perdi los primeros cumpleanos
Cumpleanos de mi hija
Cosas que me mereci
Me Perdi, Perdi
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7. |
Strumming Hand
03:48
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STRUMMING HAND
1 o’clock in the morning
Darker than the dark side of the moon
I didn’t know where we were going
We couldn’t get there too soon
On the tip of the spear, the guardians of the night
Oh but we couldn’t see it coming, a ghost round in flight
Had no idea that bones exploded
Or skin could act that way
That a boat could take on blood like water
And wash my soul away
Oh hanging off my shoulder
Was something I did not recognize
The corpsmen stormin the ship were shielding their eyes
It’s okay, it’s just my strumming hand
The other one does all the work
If I couldn’t play No Alibis or Ramblin Man
Now that, yeah that would hurt
It was a bad day but it’s okay
They sewed me back together
But it’ll never be the same
Still, I don’t waste a moment
On thinking who should take the blame
I had Panama and Paris
And Carolina on my side
At least a dozen doctors tried, I know they tried
It’s okay, it’s just my strumming hand
The other one does all the work
If I couldn’t play Cashmere or Preacher Man
Now that, yeah that would hurt
It was a bad day but it’s okay
It’s just my strumming hand
it’s just my strumming hand
It’s okay, it’s just my strumming hand
The other one does all the work
If I couldn’t play Stand By Your Man
Now that, yeah that would hurt
It was a bad day, but it’s okay
It’s just my strumming hand
Yeah it’s just my strumming hand
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8. |
You Can't Break Me Down
02:35
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YOU CAN’T BREAK ME DOWN
I don’t wanna live like this
I just wanna have somebody
Who adores me
Is that too much to ask
I don’t wanna live with all this fear
Always looking over my shoulder
All this time on my hands
Now that my kids are older
I wanna say that I’m strong
Though I’m not right now
I wanna say I’ll get through this
Though I really don’t know how
But I’m a strong, strong woman
And I know I’m gonna be alright
You know why?
I’m Sandi with an I
I signed on at 17
Was a combat Veteran
I was airborne air assault
And master parachutist
I retired from the army
After serving 20 years
As a signal first sergeant
Not bad for a career
I wanna say that I’m strong
Though I’m not right now
I wanna say I’ll get through this
Though I really don’t know how
But I’m a strong, strong woman
And I know I’m gonna be alright
You know why?
I’m Sandi with an I
I’m Sandi with an I
I wanna tell that MST
Just try to get in my space
And I’ll slam the door of my past
Right in your face
‘Cause the good news is
You can’t break me down this time
You know why?
I’m Sandi with an I
Sandi with an I
Improving
Independent
Inspiring
Sandi with an I
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9. |
Still On The Ride
03:56
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STILL ON THE RIDE
Looking back now who the hell knows
Where the soul of a dead soldier goes
Guardian angels, maybe they’re true
My guardian angel, maybe it’s you
I shouldn’t be here you shouldn’t be gone
But it’s not up to me who dies and who carries on
I sit in my room I close my eyes
Me and my guardian angel we’re still on the ride
Got holes in my eardrums bruises and clots
Double vision, my stomach is always in knots
Pain in my fingers I hurt from head to my toes
I wake up feeling like I’m 90 years old
I shouldn’t be here you shouldn’t be gone
But it’s not up to me who dies and who carries on
I sit in my room I close my eyes
Me and my guardian angel, we’re still on the ride
You were my brother you were more than a friend
You were family to me right up to the end
And you’re still with me now, I feel you, I know
You’re pushing me forward and you’ll never let go
I shouldn’t be here you shouldn’t be gone
But it’s not up to me who dies and who carries on
I sit in my room I close my eyes
Me and my guardian angel, we’re still on the ride
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10. |
Something Ain't Right
02:51
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Something Ain’t Right
Something ain’t right when a kid’s 19
And he can’t sleep at night ‘cause of things
He’s seen that day
Something ain’t right when you wanna leave your bed
And a blast of cocaine and some Walker Red’s
The only way
When chaos is your comfort zone
When you’re in a crowd but you’re all alone
And you always need an exit sign in sight
Something ain’t right
Something ain’t right
Something ain’t right when to feel alive
You need to strap on your gear and take a long fast ride
Down the highway
Something ain’t right when what you’ve been through
Makes simple words like “I love you”
So hard to say
When “I’m Ok” is just a lie
You’re telling friends that are stopping by
And you’re slow to talk but so damn
Quick to fight
Well, something ain’t right
Something ain’t right
Please be patient with me
Kindness is all I need
When a boy comes home
A different man
It’s okay if you don’t understand
Just remember when he’s pacing
The floor at night
Something ain’t right
Something ain’t right
No something ain’t right
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11. |
Waiting On The Boom
04:15
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WAITING ON THE BOOM
You do it all alone
Minutes feel like hours
Time keeps dragging on
The game of chess with death
You’re trying to save lives
Trying to get everybody home when the day is through
Waiting on the Boom
So watch your step, might be your last
It’s all on you, don’t lose your ass
Pop smoke, head on out
Be good at what you do
Saddle up boy
You’re waiting on the Boom
They think I’m superman
Whenever I show up
But deep down in my heart
Don’t want to fuck this up
Post blast is always hell
It wakes you up at night
Wading through what’s left of my brothers in arms
Waiting on the Boom
Chorus
Laying in my hooch I thought of home and thought of you
But on the job it’s the next five minutes
Then the next five after that, the next five after that
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12. |
The War After The War
03:08
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THE WAR AFTER THE WAR
Beth Nielsen Chapman / Mary Gauthier / Christina Coyle / Robin Kaufmann / April Rodriguez / Ximena Rozo / Rebecca Sakaki / Ashleigh Smith
Who’s gonna care for the ones who care for the ones who went to war
Landmines in the living room eggshells on the floor
I lost myself in the shadow of your honor and your pain
You stare out the window as our dreams go down the drain
Invisible the war after the war
I get no basic training I get no purple heart
I’m supposed to carry on I can’t fall apart
People look at you and thank you for the sacrifice you made
They look at me and smile and say I’m lucky you’re ok
Invisible the war after the war
I’m a soldier too just like you
Serving something bigger than myself
I serve unseen caught in between my pain and the pain of someone else
I’m stronger than you think I am I’m right here by your side
I am not your enemy I don’t want to fight
There’s no going back in time I know you’re not the same
But you are not the only one for whom the world has changed
Invisible the war after the war
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