[Verse 1] Watching morning break across the sky, Songs we made bring a tear to my eye. Thinking of the ones who served, And a bond I can’t quite put in words. I wore Air Force blue back in my day, Some things you carry never fade away. I don’t know your name or where you’ve been, But there’s kinship when you walk in. [Verse 2] I’ve got deep respect for a Marine, And what those faithful words can mean. When trouble comes, he’ll stand his ground, Reach for his brother when he’s down. That kind of love runs deep in me, And it’s the kind I want to be. Lord, I wish my heart would burn With that same zeal—I’ve got much to learn. [Chorus] Semper Fi—no man left behind. Always faithful, Lord, make that love mine. Give me a heart that won’t give up, A heart that stays when roads get rough. Wake us up and help us see The ones who need our company. Let my life back up that line: Semper Fi—no man left behind. [Verse 3] I feel that bond with believers, too, When I meet a heart that follows You. But I fear we’ve fallen fast asleep While lonely people hurt so deep. I’m asking You to start with me, Open my eyes and move my feet. You went looking for the wandering one; Teach me to love the way You’ve done. [Chorus] Semper Fi—no man left behind. Always faithful, Lord, make that love mine. Give me a heart that won’t give up, A heart that stays when roads get rough. Wake us up and help us see The ones who need our company. Let my life back up that line: Semper Fi—no man left behind. [Bridge] Maybe there’s a younger vet Whose road and mine ain’t crossed just yet. We could pull two chairs up, take our time, Hear his story, tell him mine. Share my struggles, share my scars, How You met me in the hardest parts. I can’t save a soul, but I know You can; Help me reach out an open hand. [Final Chorus] Semper Fi—no man left behind. Always faithful, Lord, make that love mine. Jesus, You laid down Your life; Teach us that love, Your Church, Your bride. Give us courage, give us grace, Help us see each name and face. Let my life back up that line: Semper Fi—no man left behind. [Outro] I don’t have to know your name To make some room beside mine. Kinship starts with showing up— Always faithful. Semper Fi.
