Story Behind The Song
This is a song I wrote for all combat veterans, but especially for my dad who fought in Korea and lost several good friends and also carried the guilt of fighting back and killing the enemy - he suffered from PTSD and died on September 1, 2012. If you only heard some of his stories you would realize the tragedy of war and the sacrifice of those who came back and those who did not, God bless our Veterans.
Song Description
This is a song I wrote for all combat veterans, but especially for my dad who fought in Korea and lost several good friends and also carried the guilt of fighting back and killing the enemy - he suffered from PTSD and died on September 1, 2012.
| Song Length |
3:17 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Rock - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Moving |
Subject |
Sorrow, Fear |
| Similar Artists |
Tom Petty |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Waking up in the morning in your pup tent
The rain is coming down like it won't quit
Sergeant Carl says boys we got to pack it in
Cause the fighting ain't over ain't over yet
Have you ever heard bullets fly by your head
Have you prayed for the living among the dead
Have you ever woke up with blood stained hands?
If you love your freedom Thank A Vet
even though I walk through the valley of death
I will fear no evil, Lord let me rest
Doctor please take from my mind
All of these memories I'm trying to hide
I just wanna be a regular guy
But there ain't no forgetting those who died
No I won't forget my friends who died
Have you ever heard bullets fly by your head
Have you prayed for the living among the dead
Have you ever woke up with blood stained hands?
If you love your freedom Thank A Vet
Thank A Vet, Thank A Vet, Thank A Vet, Thank A Vet