"Citizen/Soldier" by 3 Doors Down

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About The Song

"Citizen/Soldier" was written by 3 Doors Down as a tribute to the National Guard and included on their self-titled fourth album.

"Citizen/Soldier" by 3 Doors Down

"Citizen/Soldier" was written as a tribute to the National Guard in 2008 by 3 Doors Down. It was included on their self-titled fourth album, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard music charts, May 20, 2008.

Lyrics

Recorded by 3 Doors Down

Beyond the boundary of your city’s light
Stand the heroes waiting for your cries
So many times you did not bring this on yourself
When that moment finally comes, I’ll be there to help


Chorus
And on that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care
I’ll be right there Citizen-Soldiers, holding the light
For the ones that we guide from the dark of despair
Standing on Guard for the ones that we shelter
We’ll always be ready cause we’ll always be there.


For when the people are crying in the streets
When they’re starving for a meal to eat
Or when they simply need a place to make their beds
Right here underneath my wing, you can rest your head

Chorus
And on that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care
I’ll be right there Citizen-Soldiers, holding the light
For the ones that we guide from the dark of despair
Standing on Guard for the ones that we shelter
We’ll always be ready cause we’ll always be there.

 

Pray that you’ll never need me, but rest assured
I will not let you down
I will walk beside you but you may not see me
The strongest among you may not wear a crown

Chorus
And on that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care
I’ll be right there Citizen-Soldiers, holding the light
For the ones that we guide from the dark of despair
Standing on Guard for the ones that we shelter
We’ll always be ready cause we’ll always be there.

By Brad Arnold, Todd Harrell, Chris Henderson and Matt Roberts
© Escatawpa Songs (BMI), Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)