An anthem for the ones who hurt Who broke their fists on dreams and dirt Who climbed the hills and found the sea Who saw the tops of home and tree Who never left their hearts in scars Who caught the fire in the stars Who held their kids when they were scared Who found a way from here to there
An anthem for the real reward The sometimes broke and bent before Where hope is lost and winter birds Float from the wires when shots are heard An anthem for my mother's arms The bravest walk, the big alarm The boxers, cops and soldiers too The ones who need no gratitude
We won't quit...
An anthem for the brotherhood The light in the dark and the lean for good The knowing not which way to go But here but for the grace of the unknown I know A dollar's not a peace nor end I'd do it all and all again An anthem for the broken hearts That made it worlds from where they'd start