Sticks and stones may break my bones
Especially when I'm so far from home
For those I love I will sacrifice

I have seen the other side
Everywhere I look I see the upturned faces
These are the people, these are the places

Innocent guiltless and blameless
For them I cry, for them I die


Friends and family wait for the day
When I'm finally home to stay
I can't leave till the battle is won

I can't leave till the battle is won

For those I love I will sacrifice

I never wanted to take a life
I swear take all of my pride
The memories still linger

Like fading right from a smoking gun
Even though the battle's already won


Friends and family wait for the day
When I'm finally home to stay
But the days grow longer

And the night grow colder
I don't know how much more I can take
I can't leave till the battle is won


Let's break this mother down
Come on and break it down