[ Verse 1 – Brother 1 ] We ain’t talked since Dad passed on, You left fast, I stayed long. Different roads, same scarred skin, But here we are, back in it again. [Verse 2 – Brother 2] You got a wedding band, I got war paint, You believe in saints, I don't think they ain’t. But we both took that contractor pay, To chase the devils that took peace away. [Pre-Chorus – Together, soft harmony] Locked and loaded, side by side, Not just soldiers — blood allied. One more hill, one last breath, Fighting shadows, chasing death… [Chorus – Together, full harmonies] But blood runs back home, stronger than fire, Stronger than the past, stronger than the wire. We don’t need to see eye to eye to stand, Just need a little truth and a strong right hand. We cleared the field, now we clear the air, Brother, I’m here, I’ve always cared. Yeah blood runs deep… but blood runs back home. [Verse 3 – Brother 2] I remember you in that flannel shirt, Fixing Ma’s fence while I ran from the dirt. Thought you were weak, staying in town, Now I see strength don’t mean knockin’ folks down. [Verse 4 – Brother 1] And I thought you just ran from pain, But you held the line through fire and rain. Maybe we ain’t so far apart, Different minds, but the same damn heart. [Pre-Chorus – Together, tighter harmonies] Grenades and silence, smoke and dust, But here we stand, rebuilt trust. No more blame, just truth and sweat, We lost some time, but we ain't done yet. [Chorus – Together, even fuller] 'Cause blood runs back home, stronger than pain, Stronger than pride, even stronger than shame. We don’t have to fix all the years gone wrong, Just talk a little more and hold on strong. We won the fight, now let’s win this too, Brother to brother, me and you. Yeah blood runs deep… but blood runs back home. [Bridge – Spoken lines with soft instrumental rise] Brother 2: “Thought I lost you for good in that last raid.” Brother 1: “You didn’t. I followed your six... just like I always did.” Brother 2: “Let’s not wait for another war to talk again.” Brother 1: “No sir. Next stop’s Mama’s porch.” [Final Chorus – Powerfully emotional with key change] Blood runs back home, through the tears and years, Washing away all the old frontiers. We might not say it, but I know it's true, I’d take a bullet again for you. We fought for peace, now let’s make our own, Pick up the phone, no more alone. Yeah blood runs deep… (soft pause) But blood… (full band swell) Blood runs back home. [Outro – Fading harmonies] Blood runs… Yeah blood runs… Blood runs back home…
