Some people say I'm mean
Others say I'm heartless
And they woudn't do what I did
They just don't get it
I don't sugar coat anything
I'll tell you how it is and I won't lie
The just don't get it
I have to protect myself
I have to defend myself
I gotta do what's best for me
Even if I hurt others in the process
I told them
I won't sugar coat crap
And I'll be a straight up blunt
Because I am gunpowder and lead
They still didn't get it
I've lost many
But I know who's loyal.

And there will be a time
When a boy
Ignites a fire
Up and down your soul
But you got to learn how to contain it
Because one day
He will be gone
And so will that fire.

But once someone
Cries affront of you
It means they gave themselves up
They needed someone
And they chose you
Keep a flask in your heart
And mark this day
Write it in stone
For tears are sacred.

I am free
For the soldiers who fought
No one can compare to them
They are this Country's constant thought
They are the brave
They are the strong
The ones we rave
The ones we long
They are veterans
Fighting in hell
For our Heaven
But now we say farewell
For they are in God's kingdom
Assigned to guard Heaven's gates
Now they are at rest
So it is now our fate
To keep America at its best
Thank you Lord
For these Veterans
Now give them my word
They are my hereos
They are Veterans.

I look in the distance
There is no place I'd rather be
And I know in this instance
I can just be me
Look at the wind
It is so calm and swift
How I wish I could rewind
And live life more like a gift
As I sit on this tree
I can't help but feel connected
Now I know what it's like to feel free
Sitting here on this tree has made me feel affected
In a good and spiritual way
I feel closer to my country roots
Oh how I wish I could fly away
I stare at my boots
And know their ain't nothing more simple than this way of living
How I wish people would just look around
And see that this is worth dreaming
This life is made for y'all
Now listen to me for I am right
This is the country
Where we all say howdy
And throw the word y'all
Like it ain't meant for over yonder
Where we all know how to bait a hook
And The Bible is our only book
Bring your shotguns
For we are going hunting
Bring your fishing poles
For we are going fishing
And don't worry about not using the word ain't
For over here it is very much alive
Just like our folks
This tree is really beautiful
Just close your eyes
And let the wind through you.

Oh how I wish I was warned
And maybe I wouldn't be so darned
To believe that happiness last
And maybe my heart wouldn't be in a cast
Forevers are a lie
And feelings die
But people keep moving
While others are barely coping
Some see the light
And others are in a fright
Oh how I wish I could turn back time
But maybe it wouldn't be worth a dime
But my feelings would of been spared
And I wouldn't be so scarred
Oh how I wish I could turn back the clock
And make my wall a higher block
This isn't worth the pain
But I feel everything in vain
I don't know which is worse
To get knocked off a horse
Or to let you in
Because I know I won't win
Happiness is nothing but a let on
And I have been torn a ton
If you were to tell me you wanted to stay
I would say okay
Oh how I wish I was warned
Because I am already darned.

I close my eyes, but sleep won't come
What have I become?
I am a stranger
My thoughts, I cannot wrangle
I lie awake, staring at the celing
The next day, I am dreading
Why can't I just look like her?
These thoughts I ponder
Oh, how I wish they would disappear over yonder
But they just keep coming back
You see, "beauty" is what I lack
I am not beautiful
Nor wonderful
I always compare myself to others
But I don't even know why I bother
Wasting my time
Won't make me a dime
But here I am staring at the ceiling
These tears roaming
In the dark
I feel like a piece of bark
Ripped from a tree
I can never just be thee
I can never just be happy
For all I am is ******
But don't worry y'all
This ain't gonna be the last time I fall.