Casualties

I was young, too naive
I believed all the words i've been told
Through the waves, they become my only code
Fierce heat, middle east
Burning dust and the sand

And i've done many things, maybe sins
Something i should not do
Can not lose, so i fought, did not choose
I repeat to defeat all my enemies
I believed in the shining star on my chest

All these times
All these times

Leather boots, new gear
Assigned, got to be easier
Courage, the mission can be done
Barrage, ricochet, debris, stray bullet

The reality of angry battlefield - instant judgement
Fear - i felt the movement

Hold your fire, a body lying
A little girl with a doll in her hand

Blood was everywhere
The light died in her eyes
Blood was everywhere
The light died in her eyes

Clear - powder and the smoke
Beat - heart pounding like a drum
Field - mother running in
Fear - can't think of anything

Hold your fire, a hero for a day
A little girl with a doll lying
Hold your fire, a hero for a day
I stood and grabbed the crimson doll in my hand

Blood was everywhere
The light died in her eyes
Blood was everywhere
The light died in her eyes

Blood was everywhere
Death in her eyes
Blood was everywhere
I saw that light died in her eyes

In her eyes