American Soldier

See the soldier, he's walking in  the rain
he carries a rifle on his shoulder
he wears a uniform that proudly bares his name
*straight from the hell that caused him so much pain
he did learn, learn to be a man
a man who does what is asked of him
for his country
for freedom
for peace
for the land that he loves
America
America
a casualty of a crazy game
of politics and war
where every one is a loser
the war is over and he's coming home
with all the scars won on the battlefield
he's crying hard because he's feeling so alone
a stranger on this land of freedom
America
America
the soldier is the man that fights for Uncle Sam
when the fighting is over
what can you do for the man
give him your medals and all of your gold
it will never replace what he lost
we didn't even save a place for him at home
America
America
there's no place here on earth
that can stand up next to her
no more war
lets have peace
understand how our neighbors see
then we know how we need to be
America
America
see that child, he's walking in the rain
he carries a broomstick on his shoulder
playing hard at an American game
he will grow up with a name
and let us hope the worst is over


*see The Aftermath