[Verse 1] Southern dirt still stains my boots Marines taught me the truth in roots Built my life on sweat and steel Pain's the price But I can't kneel [Pre-Chorus] Every scar's a story told Every ache's a weight I hold [Chorus] I’m falling from the light Yeah I feel it slipping Was a name they knew Now the silence is gripping But my kids see a hero when they look my way So I’ll carry this load Come whatever may [Verse 2] A villain’s grin My fleeting fame A shadow cast in the YouTube flame For a moment I was larger than life Now I’m just a man with bills and strife [Pre-Chorus] Every cheer fades like the dawn But my family's faith keeps me strong [Chorus] I’m falling from the light Yeah I feel it slipping Was a name they knew Now the silence is gripping But my kids see a hero when they look my way So I’ll carry this load Come whatever may
