Before the Guard Did

Head down and flak plate covered
How steady's that aim there, guardsmen?
Stand fast, hold the line now, brother
Good as any day to die

Held down, ten to one outnumbered
Stand still, let the storm pass through
Chaos raining down like thunder
Send them running through that eye

Uh, said I'd write you letters when things getting better, well
Ah, that was 'fore this all done started
Ah, yeah, it's in our bones, I ain't coming home
Them boys wouldn't have it, I heard the planet
Done broke before the Guard did

Done broke before the Guard did

Hope this letter gives you closure
Tell the boys that their father tried
Coming home when this war was over
Writing this, thinking I'd survive

Stand tall when the world's on fire
Plant your feet and hold the line
I know you can, yeah, I ain't no liar
Hope my death just buys some time

Uh, said I'd write you letters when things getting better, well
Ah, that was 'fore this all done started
Ah, yeah, it's in our bones, I ain't coming home
Them boys wouldn't have it, I heard the planet
Done broke before the Guard did

Done broke before the Guard did

It's in your bones, war's been our home
Long 'fore this all done started
It's my gift to you, you see it through
Long after I'm departed

Uh, said I'd write you letters when things getting better, well
Ah, that was 'fore this all done started
Ah, yeah, it's in our bones, I ain't coming home
Them boys wouldn't have it, I heard the planet
Done broke before the Guard did

Done broke before the Guard did