Original song. Called "When I Say I Am an American Soldier" it's about what it really means to be a soldier and fight for your country. Please go to: http://www.MassCasualties.com

To learn more about the military and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and to talk to veterans, please go to: http://www.MassCasualties.com

Also, you can check out my original version of the song, full with lyrics and instrumentals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9T7lM_hQsY

For the full lyrics of the song, please go to: http://www.MassCasualties.com

When I say... "I am an American Soldier"
I'm not shouting, I'm better than you.
I'm whispering, I was a boy, and now I find myself a man.

When I say... "I am an American Soldier"
I don't speak only of this with pride...I'm also confessing, that I stumble and make mistakes and need competent leadership to help guide me, so I, in turn can be a competent leader.

When I say... "I am an American Soldier"
I'm not trying to be strong...I'm professing that I am weak and need the strength of my peers and country to help me carry on.

When I say... "I am an American Soldier"
I'm not bragging of past successes
I'm admitting I have failed in the past
admitted the mistakes and tried to right the wrongs.

When I say... "I am an American Soldier"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But my country needs me, and I soldier on.

When I say... "I am an American Soldier"
I can still feel the sting of pain, from seeing those that I care about die, while we fight for those that we love
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon the American People to help guide our soldiers home

When I say... "I am an American Soldier"
I'm not better than thou,
I'm just a simple man
Who was called upon by his country to fight

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