There are people who don't understand
Who just don't realize
Why I'm doing what I am
And why I'll pay the price
I tell them someone's got to go
It might as well be me
But if you really want to know
I do it for Liberty
Because the freedom we all have
Didn't come for free
It was won with the lives
Of others just like me
Sons and daughters who gave it all
Who put it on the line
Some of whom would sadly fall
And leave us all behind
They left their friends and family
Doing what was right
Protecting those in need of help
That couldn't stand and fight
With honor shinning in their eyes
They held their chins up high
And now they're waiting for the day
When we will reunite
So as you see I made this choice
Because I love this land
And will defend it with my own life
Until the very end
Some mom and dad and sis and bub
I have to leave you now
And if we never meet again
I hope I made you proud
So if your wondering who I am
Or if these words I mean
I'll simply say just one thing
I'm a United States MARINE
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