A step in the heat's worth 10 in the shade
I tell you son you've gotta back up your claims
You're walking the beat 'tween damage and hate
But no one's buy'n cause you dance all the same
It's time to gut up, sever ties to comfort
You need to walk in the heat of their day
If all your heroes are martyrs,
Shouldn't you be the same?
This flag is more than a symbol
It means more than a song
I live to die in it's shadow
Until that day
I pierce the ground and let it wave
Let it wave
Let my banner dance in the wind and fade
Let it wave
Let it wave
You'll find my name on an empty grave
I can't believe that after everything you asked for
Upon delivery you upturn your nose
Looking out like you deserve something more than failure,
You know you gave up, don't act like I don't know
No sour soil spoiled you child
Just you're chosen lack of drive to grow
If all your heroes are martyrs, shouldn't you be the same?
Shouldn't you be the same?
Shouldn't you be the same
This flag is more than a symbol
It means more than a song
I live to die in it's shadow
Until that day
I pierce the ground and let it wave
Let it wave
No stories told from a flawless blade
So you're gonna find my name on an empty grave