I was younger than you are now When I was given my first command I led my men straight into a massacre I witnessed their deaths firsthand I made every mistake I felt the shame rise in me And even now I lie awake Knowing history has its eyes on me History has its eyes on me.
Let me tell you what I wish I’d known When I was young and dreamed of glory: You have no control:
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story
I know that we can win I know that greatness lies in you But remember from here on in