We thank you, we honor, we stand tall,  
For the brave men and women who answered the call,  
On the front lines, through the heat and the cold,  
You fought for our freedom, you protected us all.

Thank you, veterans, we salute you today,  
You paved the way, in every single way.  
From the battlefield to the home front, stay strong,  
This is our anthem, Thank you all!

Thank you all!

From dawn 'til dusk, through the fire and rain,  
You faced the storm, you withstood them all.
In every battle, you stood your ground,  
Silent heroes who never backed down.  
With the flag on your chest, and courage in your soul,  
You gave it all, made us whole.  
Through the hardest times, you stayed true,  
For the red, white, and blue, we owe it to you.

You wore the uniform with pride in your eyes,  
Sacrificing your life, protected the front lines.
In the trenches, in the skies, on the ocean's wave,  
You fought for freedom, our nation to save.

We thank you, we honor, we stand tall,  
For the brave men and women who answered the call,  
On the front lines, through the heat and the cold,  
You fought for our freedom, you protected us all.

Thank you, veterans, we salute you today,  
You paved the way, in every single way.  
From the battlefield to the home front, stay strong,  
This is our anthem, Thank you all!

Thank you all!

(Verse 2)  
You marched in the storm, through the darkest of days,  
With hearts full of courage, you showed us the way.  
The battles you fought, the losses you took,  
In your footsteps, we learned, and in your honor, we look.  

You gave up so much, but never for fame,  
You did it for freedom, to protect the name.  
From the first to the last, your legacy's bright,  
Veterans forever, you lead the fight!

(Bridge)  
Now we stand united, with respect in our hands,  
For every veteran, across this great land.
You gave us peace, you gave us hope,  
Through your strength and courage, we learn to grow.
So this song’s for you, the brave and the bold,  
Your stories of valor are forever told.

(Chorus)  
We thank you, we honor, we stand tall,  
For the brave men and women who answered the call,  
On the front lines, through the heat and the cold,  
You fought for our freedom, you protected us all.

Thank you, veterans, we salute you today,  
You paved the way, in every single way.  
From the battlefield to the home front, stay strong,  
This is our anthem, Thank you all!

Thank you all!

We thank you, we honor, we stand tall,  
For the brave men and women who answered the call,  
On the front lines, through the heat and the cold,  
You fought for our freedom, you protected us all.

Thank you, veterans, we salute you today,  
You paved the way, in every single way.  
From the battlefield to the home front, stay strong,  
This is our anthem, Thank you all!

Thank you all!

Thank you all!

Thank you all!

Thank you all!

Thank you all!

Thank you all!

Yeah…
Hurts in the morning, smoke in the air
Questions keep burnin’, but nobody cares…
Tell me, tell me; who do we pray to now?

Wake up, another war on the screen
Mothers still cryin’, kids lost in between
Preachers still talkin’, but God don’t reply
Prayers hit the ceiling, then fall from the sky

Ashes and mist where the city once stood
They tell us it's fate, but it’s written in blood
How many tears will it take, I wonder
To put out the flames or shake up the thunder?

Who do we pray to when heaven is silent?
When mercy is missing, replaced by the violence?
How many tears do we need for the rain?
To wash out the fire, to drown out the pain?

Cops on the corners, they look but don’t see
Justice ain't blind, man, she just don't believe
Bullets don’t care ‘bout the skin or the age
Too many names now engraved in the graves
They tell me to hope, they tell me to trust
But faith ain’t enough when it turns into dust
Who’s got the answers? Who’s got the cure?
Or is this the cycle we’re doomed to endure?

Who do we pray to when heaven is silent?
When mercy is missing, replaced by the violence?
How many tears do we need for the rain?
To wash out the fire, to drown out the pain?

Smoke in the skyline, red in the rain
Screams in the distance, echoes of pain
Nobody’s listening, nobody’s near
No one can answer, no one can hear

Hurts in the morning, same every day
No one can answer, no one can say…

He don’t need no tie to feel like he’s worth a dime,  
No polished shoes, no watch to keep track of time.  
He’s got calloused hands, but a heart that’s gold,  
In a world of shiny things, he’s got his own soul.  

They’ll dress him up in fancy clothes,  
But he won’t wear what he don’t own.  
He’s got nothing to prove, nothing to show,  
'Cause he knows the truth, and it’s all he knows.

No suit for me, no silk or tie,  
I’m not defined by what you see with your eyes.  
It’s the man I am, the heart I wear,  
Not the clothes I choose, or the brand I share.  
A suit doesn’t make the man

He don’t walk around like he’s got to be seen,  
Doesn’t play the part, doesn't chase a dream.  
He’s found a peace that no money can buy,  
No designer label, he dosn't need to try.  

You can dress him up in your finest style,  
But he’ll turn it down with a knowing smile.  
He knows who he is, he knows who he’s been,  
It’s the heart inside that makes him win.

No suit for me, no silk or tie,  
I’m not defined by what you see with your eyes.  
It’s the man I am, the heart I wear,  
Not the clothes I choose, or the brand I share.  
A suit doesn’t make the man.

So I’ll stand tall with my boots on the ground,  
In my old worn jeans, I’m still unbound.  
I don’t need a label to know my worth,  
It’s the love I give, it’s the life I’ve birthed.

No suit for me, no silk or tie,  
I’m not defined by what you see with your eyes.  
It’s the man I am, the heart I wear,  
Not the clothes I choose, or the brand I share.  
A suit doesn’t make the man.

So take your suit, and take your dreams,  
I’ll live my life the way I please.  
A suit doesn’t make the man.

We're out here, feel the fire in our hearts,  
This is for the ones who won't be silenced in the dark,  
We’re fighting for truth, we’re fighting for light,  
Let them hear our voices, loud, as we rise.

They wanna shake us, but we’re forged in steel,  
Silence in the dark, but our strength is real.  
Rulers in their castles, thinking we won't fight,  
But we the quake, they won't survive the night.

They see the fire in our eyes, they can’t deny,  
Our lives ain’t theirs, we’re prepared to fight.  
Push us to the limit, now we’re ready to rise,  
You built your empire, but we’ll tear it apart.

Every step we take, it's a message to them,  
We ain't slaves to the system,  
We fight for the broken, the lost, the condemned,  
Together we stand, unbroken, unbent.

We rise against the storm, let them feel our flame,  
We march through the blaze, we’re shifting the game,  
This is our moment, we will never be contained,  
This is the struggle, it’s time to break the chains.

We rise against the silence, they tremble in fear,  
Justice is roaring, it’s loud and clear,  
The lies they fed us, we won't disappear,  
This is the call of the people, and it's crystal clear.

Feel the thunder in our chest, the earth shakes,  
They thought we would fall, but they were wrong,  
From the ashes we rise, no more mistakes,  
We ain't playing games, now the ground quakes.  

They wanna poison our minds with their lies,  
But we see through the smoke, we cut through the ties,  
We know their disguise, we are the ones who defy,  
The crown’s made of rust, but our spirits are just.

We fight for the voiceless, the ones who can’t speak,  
For the broken and beaten, for the lost and the weak,  
We will tear down the walls that they built so steep,  
Marching together, rise, rise, rise; no retreat.

We rise against the storm, let them feel our flame,  
We march through the blaze, we’re shifting the game,  
This is our moment, we will never be contained,  
This is the struggle, it’s time to break the chains.

We rise against the silence, they tremble in fear,  
Justice is roaring, it’s loud and clear,  
The lies they fed us, we won't disappear,  
This is the call of the people, and it's crystal clear.

No more silence, no more doubt,  
We rise as one, we’ll scream and shout,  
They thought we’d fall, but we stand proud,  
The revolution’s here, it’s shaking the ground.

We rise against the storm, let them feel our flame,  
We march through the blaze, we’re shifting the game,  
This is our moment, we will never be contained,  
This is the struggle, it’s time to break the chains.

We rise against the silence, they tremble in fear,  
Justice is roaring, it’s loud and clear,  
The lies they fed us, we won't disappear,  
This is the call of the people, and it's crystal clear.

Always and forever
The promise we had made
But little did we know
That even love has an end

Look at the hate that we share
One look at each other
And we wanna kill one another
How did we get here?
What happened to the promise forever?
When did it turn into never?

We gave up everything
To make each other happy
And it still wasn't enough
Was there ever a chance
That our story wouldn't end

How cold is this world
When two hearts get broke
And do whatever they can
To hurt each other every single day

Now there's twice as much grief
Twice the despair
Here we are, my love
We are at war
And so far away, my love
From where we were before

From where we were before

From where we were before

From where we were before

Look at the hate that we share
One look at each other
And we wanna kill one another
How did we get here?
What happened to the promise forever?
When did it turn into never?

We gave up everything
To make each other happy
And it still wasn't enough

We gave up everything
To make each other happy
And it still wasn't enough

Was there ever a chance
That our story wouldn't end

How cold is this world
When two hearts get broke
And do whatever they can
To hurt each other every single day

Now there's twice as much grief
Twice the despair
Here we are, my love
We are at war
And so far away, my love
From where we were before
Where we were
Were before

Where we were

From where we were before

From where we were before

From where we were before

The storm’s comin’, can you feel the breeze?
Whispers in the air, like a cold disease.
Tech’s on the throne, it’s crystal clear,
We keep feedin' the beast, and it’s pleased.

Heroes turn villains, villains play the part,
What was right is twisted, all shattered apart.
A dictator flexin', pushin' their reign,
While the people suffer, trapped in pain.

It’s only a matter of time, can you feel the shift?  
The world’s breakin’ down, like the earth’s gonna split.  
Old ties are shatterin’, the storm’s on the rise,  
Just wait for the crack, you can see the oceans rise.

Robots takin’ what’s ours, the grind’s outta sight,
Jobs disappearin’ like ghosts in the night.
In the cities, violence risin', pop's on the swell,  
In the peaceful lands, the numbers drop like hell.  

Old friends driftin’ apart, can't find the way,  
Tides of change pullin’, watch the bonds decay.  
No one to trust, betrayal fills the air,  
One wrong move, and you're caught in the flare.

It’s only a matter of time, can you feel the shift?  
The world’s breakin’ down, like the earth’s gonna split.  
Old ties are shatterin’, the storm’s on the rise,  
Just wait for the crack, you can see the oceans rise.

Dictators on the rise, power in their eyes,
Shapin’ the future with the truth disguised.
Tech gods hold the keys, we’re just passin’ by,
Chasin’ fake dreams, we don’t even know why.
But we keep movin’, holdin’ on tight.
Caught in the chaos, we’re blind to the fight.
The world’s changin’, watch the floor start to quake,
We’re all just waitin’ for the world to break.

It’s only a matter of time, can you feel the shift?  
The world’s breakin’ down, like the earth’s gonna split.  
Old ties are shatterin’, the storm’s on the rise,  
Just wait for the crack, you can see the oceans rise.

It’s only a matter of time, can you feel the shift?  
The world's decayin’, it's startin’ to drift.  
The storm’s closin’ in, there’s no place to hide,  
Truth’s turnin' to lies, we’re losing our light.  
The clock’s winding down, we’re runnin' outta time.
The chaos is comin', its just a matter of time.

They told us we’re the greatest, but that’s just a mask,
Built on false dreams, now we don’t even ask.
Turnin’ criminals to heroes, heroes to fools,
A nation of lies, man, who’s breakin’ the rules?
 
A president sleepin’, don’t give a damn,  
Sittin' in the White House, ain't got a plan.  
Let it all burn while he's snorin’ on the clock,  
We gave him the keys, but he can't even find the lock.
 
And then the other one, actin’ like a king,  
Praises dictators, makes the devil sing.  
All for the power, all for the fame,  
But freedom’s a joke when you sell out the name.  

We ain’t the greatest no more, look at what we’ve done,
Tried to build an empire, now it’s coming undone.
Stopped askin’ the questions, now we’re fallin’ apart,
Lost the meaning of greatness, lost the heart.
We can’t even see it, too blinded by pride,
The “greatest” ain’t a title; it’s a lie.

Heroes we made from the lowest of low,  
Flippin’ the script, now the villains steal the show.  
Sick of the glory, sick of the fame,  
We glorify the guilty, forget the shame.  
 
We ain’t the greatest no more, look at what we’ve done,
Tried to build an empire, now it’s coming undone.
Stopped askin’ the questions, now we’re fallin’ apart,
Lost the meaning of greatness, lost the heart.
We can’t even see it, too blinded by pride,
The “greatest” ain’t a title; it’s a lie.

They sold us a dream, but we bought the lie,  
Now we worship the villains, as the angels die.  
We used to stand tall, now we crumble in the dust,  
The American dream’s gone, and it's hard to trust.  
 
Every victory’s hollow, every win feels wrong,  
And we stand in the wreckage, singin’ the same old song.  
Time to stop pretendin’ we’re already there,  
The “greatest” ain't a title, it’s a burden we wear.  

We ain’t the greatest no more, look at what we’ve done,
Tried to build an empire, now it’s coming undone.
Stopped askin’ the questions, now we’re fallin’ apart,
Lost the meaning of greatness, lost the heart.
We can’t even see it, too blinded by pride,
The “greatest” ain’t a title; it’s a lie.

Family ain't blood, it’s deeper than that,  
It’s the ones who stand by your side when you are under attack.  
Blood don’t mean a thing when the storm hits hard,  
Family’s the ones that show up.

Blood ain’t family, it’s just a name,  
A piece of paper, some DNA.
Family’s the ones who are there when you’re low,  
When you’re out in the cold and nobody knows.  

They don’t ask why, they just pick you up,  
When your world’s upside down, they fill your cup.  
It ain’t about the ties or the last name,  
It’s the ones who stay when the rest play games.  

History’s built in the dirt and the pain,  
Not from who birthed you, but who took your strain.  
Ain’t no test for loyalty, you feel it in the fight,  
Family’s the ones who show up, in the dead of night.  

Family ain't blood, it’s who’s there in the fire,  
Who don’t turn away when the world’s gettin’ dire.  
It’s not about ties, it’s about who’s real,  
Who stands with you, when everything’s sealed.  

I don’t need no name, no fancy bloodline,  
I need the ones who’ll stand by my side.
When your heart’s broke, when your back’s to the wall,  
Family’s the ones who answer the call.  

Blood's a lie if they leave when you’re down,  
They’ll just let you drown while they watch from the pedestal.
Family’s the ones who fight, who don’t fold,  
Who stay with you when the night’s too cold.  

So I walk with the ones who been through the dirt,  
We’re cut from the same cloth, we know the hurt.  
It’s loyalty, not lineage, that makes you real,  
It’s the ones who show up when the wounds don’t heal.  

Family ain't blood, it’s who’s there in the fire,  
Who don’t turn away when the world’s gettin’ dire.  
It’s not about ties, it’s about who’s real,  
Who stands with you, when everything’s sealed.  

It’s deeper than blood, it’s about the grind,  
Who’s with you when the world’s blind?  
Ain’t no test for this love, it’s in the scars,  
It’s the ones who fight even when they’re far.  

So forget the name, forget the tie,  
Family’s the ones who stand, who don’t lie.  
Through the hell, through the flames, they stay true,  
Family’s the ones who see you through.  

Yeah, I got blood, but that don’t mean a thing,  
Real family’s the ones who feel your sting.  
So to the ones who’ve been here from the start,  
You ain’t blood, but you’re my heart.  

Family ain’t blood, it’s who stands in the dark,  
Who fights for you, who leaves a mark.  
Loyalty over lineage, that’s the real game,  
Family’s the ones who burn with your flame.  

Family ain't blood, it’s who’s there in the fire,  
Who don’t turn away when the world’s gettin’ dire.  
It’s not about ties, it’s about who’s real,  
Who stands with you, when everything’s sealed. 

Rise before the sun, clockin’ in with pride,  
Real work, real grind, never losing sight.
Hands rough from the struggle, face to face with the fight,  
Building up the world, day and night.  

Lifting heavy loads, putting in that sweat,  
No medals, no fame, but they have no regret.
From the factory floors to the fields they roam,  
They’re the ones out here turning dust into stone.  

Everyday workers, they deserve our thanks,
Building up the city, laying it down.
They don’t seek applause, but we gotta raise ‘em high,  
‘Cause the real heroes, they don’t wear a suit and tie.  

They don’t get the credit, but they’re steady in their ways,
Grinding through the grind, in the heat and the blaze.
Plumbing, driving, welding, cleaning, hammering, it’s all the same,
Pushing forward, no matter the game.

Everyday workers, they deserve our thanks,
Building up the city, laying it down.  
They don’t seek applause, but we gotta raise ‘em high,  
‘Cause the real heroes, they don’t wear a suit and tie.  

It’s the ones in the trenches, the backbone we lean,  
They make life flow smooth, but stay unseen.
So here’s a shout out, loud and clear,  
To the everyday workers; who give their all year after year.

Everyday workers, they deserve our thanks,
Building up the city, laying it down.  
They don’t seek applause, but we gotta raise ‘em high,  
‘Cause the real heroes, they don’t wear a suit and tie.

It’s the ones in the trenches, the backbone we lean,  
They make life flow smooth, but stay unseen.
So here’s a shout out, loud and clear,  
To the everyday workers; who give their all year after year.

Tomorrow my friends will come
We will eat, drink, and talk about our lives
Someone will bring white orchids
Someone will say: "Life is beautiful".
Yes, life is beautiful, and it is...

And I, and I, and I will mask my pain
I will drink, and I will laugh
I will sing into my crystal glass
And hope that my voice will cover up this sadness

That's how our world is...
We drink to the company we keep
We joke, we laugh
And when the lights go out we dream of dying
Sweet dreams, sweet dreams of dying

I love them all
My confidants
My closest friends
But they will never understand
My life is hanging by a thread
And I am waiting for an end

Dinner is almost over
Fall is right around the corner
We will shake and hug
And wish each other health and luck
And we will go our separate ways
But our lives will stay the same
For we all have our parts to play
In this life - I call charade

We all have our parts to play
In this life - I call charade