Scars Write the Truth
(Verse 1)
Seventy-one years old, shrapnel in his head
Four Purple Hearts, a nation’s debt unpaid
He don’t want his name in lights, just wants the truth instead
Of all the pretty promises and slogans that they’ve made
He said “Don’t fake it, don’t you lie about what’s real”
“Unselfishly put your country first, that’s how you love and feel”
(Chorus)
True patriotism ain’t a bumper sticker line
It ain’t the flag you’re waving or the politics you’re spinnin’ this time
It’s blood on the ground and a family line that carries on the fight
It’s puttin’ everything you are between the dark and the light
Yeah, the scars write the truth that the talkin’ never can
True patriotism’s in the heart, not in the hand
(Verse 2)
His daddy served in Korea, his boy in Kandahar
Three generations paid the price beneath the same old stars
He watched the founders sign their names, they knew just what it cost
Some died broke, some died alone, some got their honor lost
He said “America’s always been great, don’t let ’em tell you lies”
“It’s the fools who run her now that ain’t worth the alibis”
(Chorus)
True patriotism ain’t a bumper sticker line
It ain’t the flag you’re waving or the politics you’re spinnin’ this time
It’s blood on the ground and a family line that carries on the fight
It’s puttin’ everything you are between the dark and the light
Yeah, the scars write the truth that the talkin’ never can
True patriotism’s in the heart, not in the hand
(Bridge)
His wife fought for his benefits when the system moved too slow
He never raised his voice in rage, he just wanted you to know
It’s not the hat upon your head, it’s what you’re willin’ to give
It’s the kind of love that costs you everything you got to live
(Final Chorus)
True patriotism ain’t a slogan or a show
It’s the quiet ones still standin’ when the mighty winds don’t blow
It’s a fractured skull and hearin’ loss and migraines in the night
It’s believin’ in your country when the leaders ain’t treatin’ you right
Yeah, the scars write the truth that the talkin’ never can
True patriotism’s in the heart, not in the hand
(Outro)
Don’t fake it… don’t lie about it…
Just give… unselfishly…
(Verse 1)
Seventy-one years old, shrapnel in his head
Four Purple Hearts, a nation’s debt unpaid
He don’t want his name in lights, just wants the truth instead
Of all the pretty promises and slogans that they’ve made
He said “Don’t fake it, don’t you lie about what’s real”
“Unselfishly put your country first, that’s how you love and feel”
(Chorus)
True patriotism ain’t a bumper sticker line
It ain’t the flag you’re waving or the politics you’re spinnin’ this time
It’s blood on the ground and a family line that carries on the fight
It’s puttin’ everything you are between the dark and the light
Yeah, the scars write the truth that the talkin’ never can
True patriotism’s in the heart, not in the hand
(Verse 2)
His daddy served in Korea, his boy in Kandahar
Three generations paid the price beneath the same old stars
He watched the founders sign their names, they knew just what it cost
Some died broke, some died alone, some got their honor lost
He said “America’s always been great, don’t let ’em tell you lies”
“It’s the fools who run her now that ain’t worth the alibis”
(Chorus)
True patriotism ain’t a bumper sticker line
It ain’t the flag you’re waving or the politics you’re spinnin’ this time
It’s blood on the ground and a family line that carries on the fight
It’s puttin’ everything you are between the dark and the light
Yeah, the scars write the truth that the talkin’ never can
True patriotism’s in the heart, not in the hand
(Bridge)
His wife fought for his benefits when the system moved too slow
He never raised his voice in rage, he just wanted you to know
It’s not the hat upon your head, it’s what you’re willin’ to give
It’s the kind of love that costs you everything you got to live
(Final Chorus)
True patriotism ain’t a slogan or a show
It’s the quiet ones still standin’ when the mighty winds don’t blow
It’s a fractured skull and hearin’ loss and migraines in the night
It’s believin’ in your country when the leaders ain’t treatin’ you right
Yeah, the scars write the truth that the talkin’ never can
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