[Verse 1] They lace their boots in twilight's glow Dreams of fields where heroes grow But underfoot the plastic lies Stealing dreams and bruising thighs [Chorus] Oh the turf is cold it burns it bites Under floodlit fields on endless nights For every goal they fight they bleed Aching knees and hearts that plead [Verse 2] The ball rolls sharp on blades of green But this isn’t grass it’s a cruel machine Cuts and tears for every stride On a pitch where justice won’t abide [Bridge] Hear their voices rising high A hymn of strength beneath the sky We’ll play through pain but we demand The fields of men the promised land [Chorus] Oh the turf is cold it burns it bites Under floodlit fields on endless nights For every goal they fight they bleed Aching knees and hearts that plead [Verse 3] Someday soon they’ll clear the way For every girl who dares to play Natural ground beneath their feet Where victory and fairness meet
