Standing
Written by The Lyrics at Lyons VA Hospital in NJ
See that star in the window
Shades of blue, white and gold
Will those colors change tomorrow?
Will my story be told?
Things we never spoke of
The fear I might be lost
Or how much we mean to each other
Will it be enough?
When I’m Standing
Standing
Standing on my own
Standing
Standing
Until I’m finally home
Things I missed while I was gone
The sounds of home completely changed
The place we fell in love
Will never be the same
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Time to find a new direction
Gonna fill my empty heart
Picking up the pieces
And make a brand new start
Standing
Standing
Standing on my own
Standing
Standing
Until I’m finally home
I was so far away
I missed you each and every day
You were standing
Under that star
I was not alone
Standing
Standing
Here at the end of this long road
I won’t forget but we’re moving forward
The love and care you shared
Gave me strength to carry on
I’m Standing
Standing
Standing on my own
I’m Standing
Standing
Until I’m finally home
Now we’re standing
Standing
Standing, not alone
Standing
Standing
Now we’re finally home!
Standing
Standing
Standing on my own
Standing
Standing
Now we’re finally home
Chains of Freedom
Written by Flak Jacket at the Military Wellness Unit of Holliswood Hospital, NY
Searching for happiness through the eyes of evil
Chasing demons that I’ve never seen before
Break free from the chains that bind me
Pick and choose your battles wisely
You choose which way it should be
I will wait on your lead
My decision will be given
Chains from which I can’t break free
Chorus:
And I’m ready to walk
All the way to the skies
And I hope to see you there
Chains of Freedom
Chains of Freedom
America is built on money
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But your freedom is not free
It is bought and paid for by the souls of many
Open your eyes and you will see
My spirit is gone for what you have
Roaming empty I’m still alive
Tossing and turning in the dead of night
My mind and heart are what I must fight
Chorus
Freedom isn’t free in any situation
But it sure as hell is worth fighting for
Wrapped in chains our scars won’t heal
If pain cannot be seen then it’s not real
Not many care about how we’re
caught up in the fight of our lives
Without our sacrifice your freedom wouldn’t survive
Mi mente y corazon
pueden rectificar
Que la libertad no se puede comprar
Con coraje y amor
Y el apoyo del Señor
Sin pensar, podemos triumfar
Translation:
My mind and my heart know
that freedom cannot be bought.
With courage and love and the strength of God,
without a doubt, we will triumph
Chorus
Running Free
Written by Freedom Runners at Lyons VA Hospital, NJ
Always running from something
Am I running for nothing?
Leave my troubles behind me
Wouldn’t it be good to run free
Looking for the answers
In the heart of children’s laughter
how easy it would be
to run free
Verse 1
Riding on a stallion
Wind blowing in my hair
No trying to wonder
Not tryin to care
Your spirit is wild
And your soul is free
No one else to please
I’m running free
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CHORUS
Verse 2
No weight upon me
Bringing me down
My dreams are endless
My feet on the ground
My heart won’t tire
and my soul’s at ease
Nothing can stop me
I’m running free
CHORUS
Bridge
Come on take my hand
The path’s not set
I can see the horizon
With each running step
Verse 3
Vision straight ahead
Heart to the sky
no reason to look back
with time on my side
My pain has gone now
My mind is at ease
Leave it all behind
Because I’m running free
CHORUS 2x
Family
Written by Active Order at Montclair State University, NJ
Fall in
Chorus:
Shoulder to shoulder
United we stand
Shoulder to shoulder
We stand hand in hand
Shoulder to shoulder
United we stand
Shoulder to shoulder
We stand hand in hand
Family….family
When you carry
The weight of the world
Who will be there
At the end of the road
Strength and honor
Is all faded through
Mighty hero
Who searches for you
Atlas struggles
And crumbles
And searches for truth
It’s family
That lights the way through
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Chorus
Family – Who understands our struggle
Family…
Family – the ones who walk the line with me
Family – the ones who always rise
Instant family, respect that we share Who will carry the burden we bear Bonded by our sweat and tears We are braver than the sum of our fears My brother, my sister, my sword and my shield Standing by my side
Ruling on the field
Chorus
Family – Who understands our struggle
Family…
Family – the ones who walk the line with me
Family – the ones who always fight
I will always place the mission first We run, we swim, we fly, we win Doing battle for the weak, showing strength ‘til the end The mission is complete, at the enemies defeat
We never think twice, when the round’s going down We never think twice, with that familiar sound A nation that depends, on the military trends My combat friends, battle buddies ‘til the end
The heart never fears when the enemy is near We all had a choice, but we chose to volunteer
Ready to deploy, is the life I enjoy
Engage any enemy, defend and destroy Bringing to the crag, raising up the flag A memory today, for the ones who passed away The ones who gave their life, the selfless sacrifice Your honor standing tall, most respected verall
Family — Who understands our struggle
Family…
Family – the ones who walk the line with me
Family — the ones who always rise
Fall out
Who Am I
Written by Resilience at the Military Resilience Project, NYC
Chorus:
Who am I? Who am I supposed to be?
Who am I? Who am I supposed to be?
Verse 1:
I’ve been in situations
Had to look the other way
It ain’t fair, it’s my duty
It’s just another day
I had to bargain my integrity
Forgive my expectations
Be loyal to authority
Despite my reservations
Chorus
Verse 2:
Support and defend my country
Was what I signed up for
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But the man in charge Had to settle another score
With my life, with my mind
With my body and my soul
All gave some, some gave all
This war has taken its toll
Chorus
Bridge:
Sometimes you gotta sit there
Throw your hands up in the air
Without a doubt, work it out
Life just ain’t fair
Sometimes you gotta sit down
When all you wanna do is stand
Forget your pride and quit the fight
And not give a damn
Chorus
Verse 3:
Gotta work from the inside out
Find my way back
Forgive myself, I’ll move on
And get my life on track
Chorus