(Verse 1) Clock-in buzzes through the metal door, Boots hit concrete, done this before. Eyes in the tower watch every move, Steel hearts beat in a locked-down groove. (Pre-Chorus) Sweat on my collar, heat in my veins, Walk that line between peace and pain. (Chorus) Behind steel gates and razor wire, We hold the line through smoke and fire. Ain’t no glory, just grit and pride, Sacramento State — where angels hide. (Verse 2) Keys on my belt, ghosts in the hall, Every echo knows my name on the wall. Some men broke bad, some just broke down, I keep the order in this rust-stained town. (Pre-Chorus) Badge on my chest, scars in my soul, Doing time without losing control. (Chorus) Behind steel gates and razor wire, We hold the line through smoke and fire. Ain’t no glory, just grit and pride, Sacramento State — where angels hide. (Bridge) We ain’t saints, just men who stand, Keeping hell in check with a steady hand. Night screams echo, the sirens call, Another day, another close-call brawl. (Final Chorus) Behind steel gates and razor wire, We walk the flame, we never tire. In the land of dust, sweat, and crime, We serve our shift — and do our time. (Outro) Sun bleeds red on the western wall, Sacramento fades, but I’ve seen it all. Steel gates close — another day done, In this war that nobody’s ever won.
