When I look into the mirror
Am I happy with the man
The life I’ve lived the deeds I’ve done
Could my life be just a sham
I’ve done some things I’m proud of
Others not so much
But I’ve been around the world
And seen some wonders and such
Although I’ve enjoyed my time away
My heart is in my home
With my wife and all my children
When my travels are all done
My wealth is in my family
My riches are their love
So when I look into the mirror
I thank my lucky stars above

If I ever seem a burden
Please remember what I’ve done
Taken care of you and loved you
Since you popped out of your mum
I worked all hours just to feed you
Keep you clothed and toasty warm
Held a job to keep you sheltered
Safe and dry against the storms
I missed maybe a birthday
Or a play in which you starred
But my child I’ll always love you
Which is why I worked so hard
I know you have a life and family
And you work all hours sent
To keep your children’s bellies full
And make the money for the rent
Please remember that you’re doing
All the things that I have done
I hope that now you realise
And that you understand

From the moment that I met you
You stole my heart away
It’s you I want to wake to
Each and every day
I will be complete when you’re my wife
Forever you are mine
Together we created life
Our futures looking fine

See the enemies approaching
Closing in from every side
Wake up screaming I was dreaming
They dissipate with open eyes
They were real not a figment
Only from time left behind

They were people we were fighting
Flesh and blood like you and me
Scared of dying
Dodging bullets as they run across the field
Bodies falling voices crying
Wishing nothing else but peace

After seeing all the carnage of a ****** battlefield
Can you ever be the person you once were
Or will you yield
To the voices you are hearing in your never ending dreams
Take the pain away
Just **** me
Will the anguish ever cease

You will go where you are told
Into places hot or cold
You will as I have said
**** that man make sure he’s dead

You will do as you are ordered
Go forth secure our borders
You will follow toe the line
Invade that country make it mine

I will sit here at my desk
To me there is no consequence
To you though
Search your own conscience

If you refuse
You’ll go to jail
Obey my orders
Live through hell

When you are spent
Another I’ll find
To take my orders
And break his mind

If you think that man is weak
Look at his life
Take just a peek
The freedom that you have today
Comes not without a price to pay
He volunteered to keep you safe
And that he did in that he gave
He lost his friends and brothers too
Not for himself but all for you
And on return asks not for praise
But for respect to those been slain
That gave it all in selfless acts
With no regrets on looking back
So if you see that soldier weep
Know that it’s not because he’s weak
It’s all for that great price he’s paid
Of friends and brothers all been lain

See the bullets
Flying far
Through the night
Like shooting stars
Keeping back the enemy
Big bad men
You will not see
On the news the battle rages
The tv screen seen by all ages
Miles away the fight is fought
Once seen not given another thought
Except the men that fight and die
Have wives and kids in their minds eye
To keep them safe is their mission
They volunteer to give their lives
So you can stay safe with your wives
A debt is owed to all those men
Forever please remember them