Casualties

I was young, too naive I believed all the words I've been told Through the waves, they become my only code Fierce heat, middle east Burning dust and the sand And I've done many things, maybe sins Something I should not do Can not lose, so I fought, did not choose I repeat to defeat all my enemies I believed in the shining star on my chest All these times All these times Leather boots, new gear Assigned, got to be easier Courage, the mission can be done Barrage, ricochet, debris, stray bullet The reality of angry battlefield - Instant judgement Fear - I felt the movement Hold your fire, a body lying A little girl with a doll in her hand Blood was everywhere The light died in her eyes Blood was everywhere The light died in her eyes Clear - Powder and the smoke Beat - Heart pounding like a drum Field - Mother running in Fear - Can't think of anything Hold your fire, a hero for a day A little girl with a doll lying Hold your fire, a hero for a day I stood and grabbed the crimson doll in my hand Blood was everywhere The light died in her eyes Blood was everywhere The light died in her eyes Blood was everywhere Death in her eyes Blood was everywhere I saw that light died in her eyes In her eyes