The Fighter

"The Fighter" came from a real moment in my military journey. Coming home wasn't easy. The transition, the memories, trying to find your place again. "Bruised, notbroken—My heart reopened."—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.

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.

(Vibe: “The Fighter” — resilience; twist: soldier reclaiming identity)Tone: Inspirational, strong, cinematic** Verse 1 They said the war would break me down,Turn my spirit cold and drown.But every night I stared at the fire,Felt something deeper—fought through the mire.Came home shaking, lost in fear,Told myself strength had disappeared.But slowly I felt the old sparks glow—The fighter in me rising slow. Verse 2 You saw it first, long before I did,Said, “There’s still fire beneath the lid.”You held me close through trembling years,Loved me hard through quiet tears.Now when the darkness comes knocking loud,I stand my ground, I don’t back down.I’ve bled, I’ve bent, but here I stand—Still a fighter, still a man. Pre-Chorus Bruised, notbroken—My heart reopened. Chorus I’m still the fighter I always was,Stronger now because of what love does.I’ve walked through fire, through fear, through dust—And I’m still here… because I must.Yeah, I’m a fighter—And I still rise. Bridge Every scar is a story I survived—Proof that I’m still alive. * Instruments: Acoustic, electric crescendos, big toms, violin swells

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