Listen close, this is real
It's about my life
And what did I feel
(Solo)
Almost took my father's life that night, pure anger in my soul
He was drunk, attacking Mom, pushing her to the ground, outta control
I broke his ribs, threw him against the wall, shouted my questions in the dark
Will you stay normal, or does this rage have a permanent mark?
Running, I wanted to escape, but he was right behind me
Told my mom, what do I do? Her words cut deep, she said slap him hard as you can, see?
Nothing worked, so I grabbed my rifle, held it close to his ear
One shot, a silent warning, made him stop, filled with fear
That night changed me, made me see what I gotta be
A protector, a warrior for my family, for those who mean the world to me
Now I vow to shield my wife, my kids, my friends, with all I got
From that day on, I walk a path, I give all I have, I give it non-stop
Respect earned through pain, through tears, through fight
Standing tall, standing proud, doing what’s right
No more darkness, only light that guides my way
I became a man that won’t ever walk away
Remember this, strength comes from the fire inside
Protection is my vow, and I wear it with pride
From that day forward, I am the shield, the sword, the man
Doing everything I can to love, to defend, to stand
Yeah, this is my story, how I found my call
To protect the ones I love, and to give my all, my all.
(Solo)