forgotten soldier
not gonna wallow, holdin' my head high
not gonna wallow, holdin' my head high
scowl, roll your eyes, it won't lessen my pride
seen bad things in my time, aint gotta lie
...
why oh why can't you look me in the eye
I fought your shitty wars, I did my time
not gonna wallow, holdin' my head high
...
beggin' at street corners, just to get by
longin' to forget the night my friends died
seen bad things in my time, aint gotta lie
...
no one sees a soldier, or wonders why
I stand here without botherin' to hide
not gonna wallow, holdin' my head high
...
remembered mortar rounds fall from the sky
while your warm and safe, sittin' in your ride
seen bad things in my time, aint gotta lie
...
Where were you when I volunteered to die?
if you’re not with me, better stand aside
not gonna wallow, holdin' my head high
seen bad things in my time, aint gotta lie
About the Creator
John Cox
Where would you like to travel? Who would you like to meet? No ticket required, a surprise at every destination guaranteed. Strap on your time travel goggles and bring a compass. It's sometimes bumpy in my imagination, so hold on tight!
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