In this land of sand and death, it's my oasis
The day I come home and see their smiling faces
Miles away from anything that resembles home
Thousands beside me but I feel like I was sent alone
So misleading, goodbyes come so close to grieving
So many tears, my kids too young to know the meaning
They were told I'm leaving, and it's only been 4 days
And my kids are still waiting for me to come through the doorway
Of course they will learn the truth and start to feel it
We'll grow apart and that's the hardest part to deal with
It darkens spirits and leaves you with an empty chest
My son's gonna be walking and I'm gonna miss every step
Yet regret and doubt are two of the furthest thoughts
Even though there's that chance I could get hurt or lost
It's worth the cost, especially with loved ones beside you
Shoot, I'm the soldier and they have more pride than I do
It's day 6 but it feels like it's been weeks longer
I know they miss me but in a way they seem stronger
My dreams wander, thinkin of how much I miss em
Wondering how they sleep without daddy to tuck and kiss em
Screw the system, I'm kidding but still torn in ways
Wish I could crawl in bed and feel my wife's warm embrace
Just a little kiss and squeeze, maybe a frisky tease
I wanna be close but the Army tries to distance me
Another 60 weeks to replace those tears with laughter
It's hard to console when you know they fear disaster
Another year of chapters in this twisted book of life
Staring at my kid's pictures, amazed how much we look alike
Wish I could book a flight even if I was home a minute
Learn how to freeze time so the moment won't deminish
Just hope to finish the hardship as it approaches
Just another soldier, husband and dad feelin homesick
The day I come home and see their smiling faces
Miles away from anything that resembles home
Thousands beside me but I feel like I was sent alone
So misleading, goodbyes come so close to grieving
So many tears, my kids too young to know the meaning
They were told I'm leaving, and it's only been 4 days
And my kids are still waiting for me to come through the doorway
Of course they will learn the truth and start to feel it
We'll grow apart and that's the hardest part to deal with
It darkens spirits and leaves you with an empty chest
My son's gonna be walking and I'm gonna miss every step
Yet regret and doubt are two of the furthest thoughts
Even though there's that chance I could get hurt or lost
It's worth the cost, especially with loved ones beside you
Shoot, I'm the soldier and they have more pride than I do
It's day 6 but it feels like it's been weeks longer
I know they miss me but in a way they seem stronger
My dreams wander, thinkin of how much I miss em
Wondering how they sleep without daddy to tuck and kiss em
Screw the system, I'm kidding but still torn in ways
Wish I could crawl in bed and feel my wife's warm embrace
Just a little kiss and squeeze, maybe a frisky tease
I wanna be close but the Army tries to distance me
Another 60 weeks to replace those tears with laughter
It's hard to console when you know they fear disaster
Another year of chapters in this twisted book of life
Staring at my kid's pictures, amazed how much we look alike
Wish I could book a flight even if I was home a minute
Learn how to freeze time so the moment won't deminish
Just hope to finish the hardship as it approaches
Just another soldier, husband and dad feelin homesick