We knew when he was a young boy - His blood ran red white and blue
He said "I never even second guessed - Yeah a soldier is who I am"
As I was writing this melody - I saw a message come in
Said "I am finally a sworn in marine - Yeah a soldier is who I am"
Mmm it's who I am - Mmm it's who I am
It's hard to leave what you know - It hurts to leave who you love
I saw in his eyes as he counted the loss - And said "A soldier is who I am"
"It's a fire in me"
Mmm it's who I am - Mmm it's who I am
Standin' side by side - Semper Fi
Marchin' on in time - Semper Fi
Mmm it's who I am - Mmm it's who I am
Mmm it's who I am - Mmm it's who I am