I Hope You Stand

"I Hope You Stand" came from a real moment in my military journey. Not every story is easy to tell. This one came from a dark place, from struggles that many of us face but don't always talk about. "You ain’t measured by your scars or rank—But by who you lift from the edge of the tank."—that's the raw truth. I wrote this because I know I'm not alone in these battles, and maybe sharing my story helps someone else feel less alone too.

I've heard from so many veterans and active-duty members who connect with this song. That's what makes it worth it—knowing that our shared experiences, our stories, can bring us together.

We serve with honor, we live with purpose, and we tell our stories so others know they're not alone.

This is more than a song—it's our story. And I'm honored to share it with you.

(Inspired by “I Hope You Dance” — life advice; twist: veteran to kids & younger soldiers) Verse 1 If you ever find yourself on foreign sand,Heart beating wild with shaking hands,Remember fear don’t mean you’re weak—It just means the stakes run deep.If the world gets loud with hate and noise,Choose to be the softer voice.If someone falls, don’t walk on by—Reach down, son, help ’em rise. Verse 2 If love comes round with quiet eyes,Don’t shut it out with tough-guy lies.Let it in, let it bruise your chest—That’s how you know it’s doing its best.Take the trip, make the call,Say “I’m sorry” before the fall.Life’s too short and flames too fastTo keep regret as your only past. Pre-Chorus You ain’t measured by your scars or rank—But by who you lift from the edge of the tank. Chorus I hope you standWhen the world bows out.Hope you lean inWhen there’s fear and doubt.Hope you forgive, hope you try,Hope you look your demons in the eye.Yeah, I hope you stand—Even if your legs still shake. Bridge Courage ain’t the absence of fear—It’s stepping forward while it’s here.

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