Brave man

I serve the land that I proudly call my own,
But every road I travel leads me back to home.
I carry your picture close against my chest,
Your love reminds me why I give my very best.

You hold me tight before I leave,
With tears you try so hard to keep.
“Be careful, darling, come back to me,”
Your whispered words are all I need.

Wait for me, my love, I'll be coming home,
Through the smoke and fire, you're never alone.
I'll fight for the country, I'll stand for the brave,
I'll give all my heart to the lives I can save.

But when the night is over and the flames burn low,
You're the only place my tired heart wants to go.
Through every danger, through the darkest night,
Your love is my shelter, my hope, my light.

A child is crying, a mother calls for help,
I run into the fire, forgetting about myself.
Every second matters, every breath is gold,
I carry out the helpless, though the night is bitter cold.

Back at home, you're staring at the door,
Praying that I'll walk through it once more.
The dinner's getting colder, the clock is moving slow,
You hold our children close, wondering when I'll show.

You never wear my uniform,
But you face your own silent storm.
While I fight the fire out there,
You fight the fear through every prayer.

Wait for me, my love, I'll be coming home,
Through the smoke and fire, you're never alone.
I'll fight for the country, I'll stand for the brave,
I'll give all my heart to the lives I can save.

But when the night is over and the flames burn low,
You're the only place my tired heart wants to go.
Through every danger, through the darkest night,
Your love is my shelter, my hope, my light.

Sometimes I'm afraid I won't return,
That one last fire will be the one that burns.
But I see your smile, and I hear our children say,
“Daddy, please come home to us today.”

I don't need medals, I don't need fame,
I only want to hear them call my name.
For every life I save, for every battle won,
I dream of holding you when the day is done.

I'm coming home, my love, I'm coming home,
No more lonely nights, no more waiting alone.
I've fought for my country, I've answered the call,
But your love is the greatest treasure of all.

My children are running, your tears start to fall,
I hold you both close, forgetting it all.
Though I face the flames wherever I may roam,
The bravest thing I do is find my way back home.

Take off my uniform, let the silence begin,
Feel your arms around me, let the peace settle in.
Tomorrow I'll serve, if the call comes again,
For my country, for my family, through the fire and rain.

I'm a firefighter, proud and strong,
But in your loving arms is where I belong.

So wait for me, my love, when the night winds blow...

I'll fight for the world,
But I'll always come home to you.