Oh you were just a kid like me
Growing up with big hopes and dreams
Football parties and that first car
And the girl next door who stole your heart
But you left town and let it go
Answered that call in your soul
Cause you were born brave it's true
So here's my open letter you
Dear Soldier
I'm in awe of you
I can never know all you're going through
There's no limit to your sacrifice
I don't know what made you choose this life
Dear soldier you're a special breed
Out there paying the price for me
Dear Soldier I'm in awe of you
No complaints works 24 straight
Hanging tough on missed holidays
Just when things are settled and cool
Well it's time to pack up fast and move
You knew you'd be deployed again
Thank God for good women and men
And for you who took this selfless path
There's no way to ever pay you back
But till the end we honor you
For your love of the red white and blue
And if you don't make it through
Here's my open letter to you
Dear Soldier
I'm in awe of you
I can never know all you're going through
There's no limit to your sacrifice
I don't know what made you choose this life
Dear soldier you're a special breed
Out there paying the price for me
Dear Soldier
I'm in awe of you
Yeah I'm in awe of you