Sunrise over Pendleton, the California sky ablaze
Another day begins to grind, in a hundred different ways
Boots laced tight, rifle in hand, leavin' all my fears behind
From Parris Island's sandy shores to the desert's burnin' heat, we find
Ourselves forged in fire and pain, molded by the Marine Corps way
A sacrifice, a solemn vow, to serve this nation, come what may
We're United States Marines, fightin' for freedom, standin' tall
Answerin' the call, givin' our all, ready to rise, never to fall
Through blood and sweat, we earn our stripes, a warrior's creed etched in our soul
Semper Fi, until we die, forever marchin' toward our goal
From foreign lands to troubled seas, we carry burdens, silently
The weight of war, the loss of friends, a story that never ends
Haunts our dreams and fills our days, a constant reminder of the price we pay
But in the chaos, we find our strength, a bond that time cannot erase
Brothers and sisters, side by side, in this unforgiving, hallowed place
We've seen the worst, we've felt the pain, but we rise above, again and again
For the love of country, for the ones we hold dear, we conquer darkness, banish fear
We're more than soldiers, we're a family, bound by honor, loyalty, and trust
In each other, we find our solace, knowing our spirit will never rust
We're United States Marines, fightin' for freedom, standin' tall
Answerin' the call, givin' our all, ready to rise, never to fall
Through blood and sweat, we earn our stripes, a warrior's creed etched in our soul
Semper Fi, until we die, forever marchin' toward our goal
So raise a glass to the men and women, who've worn the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor with pride
May we never forget their sacrifice, and the legacy they left behind
Semper Fi, Marines forever, in our hearts, the spirit will reside
Until the day we meet again, on the shores of that eternal tide.
Dalton
