"I Do It Just for Them"
(Lyrics By Gerald Logan)
(Verse 1)
My neighbor was a veteran, he served in Vietnam
While he was over there, he lost his legs and arms
I asked him once..., “Man, how do you do it?”
Feelin’ sorry for him ‘cause I knew he had been through it
(Verse 2)
He told me a story 'bout the brave men who served with him
He said a lot didn’t make it home, so I do it just for them
He said, "Every morning I rise with the names in my head
And I live for the ones who gave all instead"
(Chorus)
I do it for the fallen, the ones who never spoke again
For the letters left unopened, for the lives that might’ve been
I carry them with me, in every breath, every limb
I may have lost a part of me, but I do it all for them
(Verse 3)
He showed me pictures, young faces full of pride
Said, "These were my brothers, standing by my side"
He smiled through the pain, said, “Son, I still stand tall
'Cause freedom has a price, and the fallen paid it all”
(Chorus)
I do it for the fallen, the ones who never spoke again
For the letters left unopened, for the lives that might’ve been
I carry them with me, in every breath, every limb
I may have lost a part of me, but I do it all for them
(Bridge)
He said, “Don't feel sorry, boy, just be proud I’m here
And honor the ones who ain’t, every time you shed a tear”
“They gave their yesterdays so you could have today
And I’m still breathing, still believing, in the American way”
(Final Chorus)
I do it for the fallen, the ghosts that walk with me
For the stories left unfinished, and the ones you’ll never see
I carry them with honor, from now until the end
I may be broken, but I'm strong—
'Cause I do it just for them
