What do you think people see; when they look at you?
Look...
You see our shiny boots and medal bars
I see survivors guilt and battle scars.
It helps to be with twenty soldiers with camaraderie
You see it as pageant; I feel that insecurity.
Look...
You see our shiny boots and medal bars
I see survivors guilt and battle scars.
It helps to be with twenty soldiers with camaraderie
You see it as pageant; I feel that insecurity.
Where I’m from, everyone wants to makes it work
But nobody ever lets people escape the work
It ain’t about who makes it best; but more about who stayed around.
Behind the scenes, they say God gave us eyes to see.
But nobody ever lets people escape the work
It ain’t about who makes it best; but more about who stayed around.
Behind the scenes, they say God gave us eyes to see.
You see the smart lines of marching and laying wreaths;
But you don’t see the dark starts, long days and Sunday nights.
You see the pay rise and pension rights and think we’re laughing now.
But you don’t get that if we weren’t already, we’re a target now.
But you don’t see the dark starts, long days and Sunday nights.
You see the pay rise and pension rights and think we’re laughing now.
But you don’t get that if we weren’t already, we’re a target now.
You see the precision and salutes and think they’re heaven sent;
I see relentless graft, pride and hours spent.
To tell a lie, it wasn’t my intention to objectify;
But I can testify I’ve seen some shit you couldn’t rectify.
I see relentless graft, pride and hours spent.
To tell a lie, it wasn’t my intention to objectify;
But I can testify I’ve seen some shit you couldn’t rectify.
You see this Army where everybody came up;
I see a bunch of stars and some fake love;
Fake handshakes, fake grins and career laughs;
Where everyone covers costs but never invests properly.
I see a bunch of stars and some fake love;
Fake handshakes, fake grins and career laughs;
Where everyone covers costs but never invests properly.
The career system turned on some;
People trying to do their best
Even though we know selection’s bust
and ducks pick ducks.
I’m glad to be free of that clique and be myself;
To give my opinion and insights without fear of consequence.
People trying to do their best
Even though we know selection’s bust
and ducks pick ducks.
I’m glad to be free of that clique and be myself;
To give my opinion and insights without fear of consequence.
Beautiful, but also please;
On this Remembrance Day remember this;
We not all bad, mad and completely crazed.
But we do need your help
Especially when we’re settling down;
we’ve left the family
and might need some help.
On this Remembrance Day remember this;
We not all bad, mad and completely crazed.
But we do need your help
Especially when we’re settling down;
we’ve left the family
and might need some help.
Instead of waiting for that silent scream;
Please be interested.
You never know when that hug, brew or joke might help us out.
The Army ain’t no paradise - but it ain’t no hell either.
Please be interested.
You never know when that hug, brew or joke might help us out.
The Army ain’t no paradise - but it ain’t no hell either.
We serve so you don’t have to;
We know it’s not for everyone but we’re all proud to serve this land.
We’re all wear the same shirt - but different hats
And all I can say, Is thank f***k for that.
We know it’s not for everyone but we’re all proud to serve this land.
We’re all wear the same shirt - but different hats
And all I can say, Is thank f***k for that.
Difference is what makes us strong;
Even in the face of lots of wrongs.
Next time you see that soldier standing there;
Please let them know with pride you always care.
Even in the face of lots of wrongs.
Next time you see that soldier standing there;
Please let them know with pride you always care.
*This isn’t bitter or any of that. Please take a listen to the urban hymn “Enviornment” by Dave for the music I set this to on the train. Call it cathartic, call it what you will - and thanks to those who have already said they like it on WhatsApp and DM. See you tomorrow.
Here’s the tune.
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