[Intro] [Verse 1] I know the ground where you fell Don’t need a map, I know it well Every scar, every sound Still buried in that broken ground They said “leave it, let it go” But they don’t feel what I know You don’t fade into the smoke You live in every word I choke [Pre-Chorus] I hear you call… I feel you near Every step… you’re still right here [Chorus] I keep your names in the dirt So they don’t fade away Every line, every word Still got something to say They can tell me it’s over But I know that it ain’t You’re still walking beside me Through the fire and the pain [Verse 2] I remember how you laughed Before it all got torn in half Little things I can’t replace Still see the dust upon your face They folded flags, said your name Like that could wash away the pain But that don’t bring you back again Just leaves me here to hold the end [Pre-Chorus] No goodbye… no release Just a war that never leaves [Chorus] I keep your names in the dirt So they don’t fade away Every scar, every hurt Still won’t let me break They can tell me it’s over But it don’t feel the same You’re still standing beside me In the dust and the flames [Bridge – stripped → builds] If I fall… I fall with you That’s the only thing I can do If I live… you live in me In every ghost I’ll ever see [Final Chorus] I keep your names in the dirt I won’t let them fade away Every word, every hurt Still got something to say They can tell me it’s over But I won’t walk away You’re still marching beside me Every step that I take [Outro]
