Story Behind The Song

Before my deployment to Iraq, I thought ahead of time of the letters I'll be writing to my wife, and the song began from there. I then thought about the many letters exchanged between soldiers and their loved ones. Soldiers on unfortunate and sad occasion

Lyrics

V1 Don?t be afraid/I?ll be coming home one day I hope and pray/To God and Jesus every day To keep me safe/Don?t let the kids stay up too late Make sure you pay/All the bills while I?m away It?ll be all ok/It?ll be all ok, It?ll be all, ok

V2 Step on outside/Can you see that stars tonight There?s one bright light/Shining on you, that?s me tonight I?m right by your side/All you have to do is close your eyes I?m right by your side/Sleeping with you while you sleep tonight It?ll be all ok/It?ll be all ok, It?ll be all, ok

V3 More than a year/It?s been too damn long since I?ve been here And these letters of fear/You?ve sent to me are filled with tears No need for your tears/It?s only mortars in the atmosphere Once I?m free from here/I?ll bring along some souvenirs It?ll be all ok/It?ll be all ok, It?ll be all, ok


V4 Sandstorms and wind/Now where do I should I begin All of my friends/Are dead and gone for my defense Last night I dreamt/That I would never wake up again I wanted it to end/But these wounds of war are hard to mend It?ll be all ok/It?ll be all ok, It?ll be all, ok

V5 Don?t be afraid/I?ll be coming home today I hope you pray/To God and Jesus every day To keep you safe/And all the kids while I?m away Don?t wait too late/I?ll be home, I?m on my way It?ll be all ok/It?ll be all ok, It?ll be all, ok

V6 Step on outside/Can you see that stars tonight I?m that bright light/Shining on you and the kids tonight I?m right by your side/All you have to do is close your eyes I?m right by your side/On my way home, I?m on my way back home? In your arms tonight