Like a Soldier

Arising from the ashes Had a long long way to run Your hands have turned to blisters Working long days in the sun I don't know where you're going but boy I do know where you've been And though your eyes tell all the stories Your faith is wearing thin Like a soldier, just like a soldier Just like a soldier marching on Like a soldier, just like a soldier Like soldier marching on And after years of crushing stone You made an empty house your home And out of chains you made a living Seeking shelter from a storm Created your own freedom keep your children safe and warm I know there's been some hardship but it made you a stronger man And if I grew up to be like you I'd be proud of who I am Like a soldier, just like a soldier Like a soldier marching on Like a soldier, just like a soldier Like a soldier marching on Now just like you I'm standing tall One man against the world One man against the world One man against the world Like a soldier, just like a soldier Like a soldier marching on Like a soldier, just like a soldier Like a soldier marching on Now just like you I'm standing tall Just like you I'm standing tall One man against the world One man against the world