[Verse] The flags are flying, the kids are playing, Grills are smoking, and prayers are saying. Fireworks light the darkened skies, But there's more to this day than meets the eyes. [Chorus] It’s the sound of freedom ringing clear, The cost of liberty we hold dear. A sacrifice made, so bold, so true, That’s what the Fourth means to me and you. [Verse 2] From the battlefields to the courthouse steps, Each generation pays their debts. For freedom’s not free, it comes with a price, And those who’ve fought made the ultimate sacrifice. [Chorus] It’s the sound of freedom ringing clear, The cost of liberty we hold dear. A sacrifice made, so bold, so true, That’s what the Fourth means to me and you. [Bridge] It’s a day to remember, a day to reflect, To honor those we should never neglect. For the stars and stripes mean so much more, Than the fireworks and the parades we adore. [Spoken Monologue] You know, when I see those sparklers in a child’s hand, Or hear the crackle of fireworks lighting up this land, I think about the men and women who gave their all, So we could stand proud, so we wouldn’t fall. It’s not just a holiday, it’s a promise we keep, To honor the brave, both awake and asleep. So when you light that spark, remember their name, And the price they paid to keep freedom’s flame.
