[Intro]
Whispering winds, a silent prayer
Lost in the shadows, caught in despair
But I carry a light, a flicker inside
A hope that someday, I won't have to hide
[Verse 1]
For twenty-three years, I fought in the dark
Kept my fears hidden, didn't let them spark
A soldier's heart, scarred and worn
Wished I could forget the times I mourned
[Pre-Chorus]
Can’t keep the pain from spilling out
Lost in the chaos, lost in doubt
But beneath it all, there's a soul that cares
A broken hero, stripped and bare
[Chorus]
If you take a moment to look beyond
See the battles fought and the fear spawned
A world that’s aching for understanding
A heart that's yearning to stop the demanding
[Verse 2]
Taught to stand tall, stand strong, stand brave
But sometimes even soldiers need to wave
A flag of kindness, a hand to hold
To heal the wounds that can’t be told
[Pre-Chorus]
Fear has shadowed my every step
But I believe in hope’s first pep
A different breed, but loyal and true
Waiting for someone to see me through
[Chorus]
If you take a moment to look beyond
See the battles fought and the fear spawned
A world that’s aching for understanding
A heart that's yearning to stop the demanding
[Bridge]
Remember we’re more than stories of pain
We’ve fought battles others won’t gain
With open hearts, we can mend the cracks
Change the world, and take it back
[Outro]
So judge not by the cover’s face
Look deeper into the story's grace
For every veteran, every soul
Is fighting for a chance to be whole