If I Die Young

"If I Die Young" came from a real moment in my military journey. Coming home wasn't easy. The transition, the memories, trying to find your place again. "Life ain’t measured in years we keep—But in the hearts that hold us deep."—that's what I felt when I first stepped back on American soil. This song is for every veteran who's made that journey, for every family that waited, for every moment of coming back to the life you left behind.

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.

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

(Inspired by “If I Die Young”)Topic: A soldier confronting mortality with graceTone: Poetic, introspective, emotional Verse 1 I’ve seen too many young men fallBefore they had a chance to grow tall.We wrote letters home we never sent,Carried photos folded, edges bent.If fate decides my chapter endsBefore I see old age settle in,I want you to know my final thoughtsAin’t fear or regret for battles fought. Verse 2 If I die young in your arms tonight,Wrap me up in love, not fright.Tell my mama I made her proud,Tell my brothers to laugh out loud.Tell the world I lived with fire,That I chased meaning, reached higher.And if the good Lord calls my name—Know loving you was my brightest flame. Pre-Chorus Life ain’t measured in years we keep—But in the hearts that hold us deep. Chorus If I die youngHold me close and let me runInto whatever lies beyond the gun.Know your love was worth the fight,Worth the days, worth every night.If I die young… I died loved. Bridge But God, I pray for years with you—A lifetime left to see us through. * Influence: Poetic Americana (original)

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