Verse 1 Sun comes up, coffee's black, Another war on my TV. Folks in suits keep selling out While they're talking liberty. They take a little off my check, Send another boy overseas, Tell us all it's for the good— Well, don't sell that to me. Pre-Chorus Don't put words inside my mouth, Don't paint me with your name. I stand for what this country is, Not who's running it today. Chorus I ain't bowin' to no politician, I ain't flyin' nobody's brand. I'm still standin' with the Constitution, With this Bible in my hand. Freedom ain't about blind followin', Or salutin' every name. It's about the folks who won't back down— We're the ones who guard the flame. Verse 2 I watched the Capitol on fire, Saw Americans lose control. When law gives way to angry crowds, Everybody pays the toll. The badge, the flag, the ballot box— They're only strong if we believe. You don't save a country with your fists; You save it when you leave it free. Pre-Chorus Call me rebel, call me stubborn, Call me anything you please. I'll keep askin' honest questions— That's what freedom means to me. Chorus I ain't bowin' to no politician, I ain't flyin' nobody's brand. I'm still standin' with the Constitution, With this Bible in my hand. Freedom ain't about blind followin', Or salutin' every name. It's about the folks who won't back down— We're the ones who guard the flame. Bridge Leaders come and leaders go, Just another four-year ride. This country's bigger than a man— Always has been, every time. No kings. No crowns. No man above the law. We the People built this place, And we'll answer freedom's call. Final Chorus I ain't bowin' to no politician, Never sellin' out my name. I'll keep fightin' for this old Republic, Till they carve it on my grave. From the Rockies to the backroad towns, From the pines down to the plains, If you love this land enough to question— You're helpin' guard the flame. Outro Raise the flag... Hold the line... Love your country... Question power... Guard the flame.
