Verse 1
Boots by the door, sunrise on the wall
Coffee getting cold, hear your small feet fall
I’ve worn a uniform, I’ve stood my ground
But nothing ever shook me like the day you came around
Verse 2
Pictures on the fridge, crayon-colored dreams
You don’t know the weight of what that smile means
I’ve marched through nights I couldn’t explain
But your laugh’s the one thing stronger than the pain
Chorus
I’d walk through fire, I’d face the storm
Lay my armor down, take every blow
I’ve fought for flags and foreign lands
But I live for holding your little hand
I’m your shield, your safe place, your world, my girl
I’ll always be here for you, my baby girl
Verse 3
Some nights I’m gone, duty calls my name
I hate the miles, I hate the space
I kiss your head, say “Be brave for me”
You don’t see the tears when you fall asleep
Chorus
I’d walk through fire, I’d face the storm
Lay my armor down, take every blow
I’ve fought for flags and foreign lands
But I live for holding your little hand
I’m your shield, your safe place, your world, my girl
I’ll always be here for you, my baby girl
Bridge
One day you’ll grow, spread your wings and fly
And I’ll still be standing right by your side
If the world ever breaks your heart in two
Just remember, your old man’s coming through
Chorus (Soft then Strong)
I’d walk through fire, I’d face the storm
Lay my armor down, take every blow
No rank, no medal, no victory
Means half as much as you mean to me
I’m your shield, your safe place, your world, my girl
I’d give my life for you, my baby girl
Outro
When I hang up this uniform for good
I’ll still be the dad who always stood
Through every battle, every turn
You’re the reason I come home, you’re the reason I return home