Can You Hear Me Please

[Intro] [Verse 1] Sixteen, walked to the firehouse solo, Birthday boy signed up just to chase that halo. B***d, sweat, nights—yeah, I gave ’em all that, Fire gear heavier than the world on my damn back. Fast-forward—pain hits, stomach like a landmine, Thought the system I served would help when it was my time. But the hospital halls only echo with greed, “Use saline, not LR—costs less,” yeah, that’s the creed. Nurses breaking down while the man in the suit count stacks, Techs runnin’ on empty with knives in their backs. I’m not jokin’, not laughin’, this ain’t a routine— It’s a nightmare wearing scrubs tryin’ to look clean. [Pre-Chorus] I’m not trying to be strong, I’m not tryna be brave— I’m screaming for the first time Just to feel like I’m saved. [Chorus] CAN YOU HEAR ME PLEASE!? I’m begging you—LISTEN! I gave my life to the service, But still somehow I’m the one they’re dismissin’. Hey—YOU! Damn it! I said please just listen to me! These are my forever words, my scars, my scream— This world ain’t what it seems. CAN YOU HEAR ME PLEASE!? [Verse 2] Saw two vets in line get denied what they earned, Fire in their eyes but the system let it burn. Shook their hands like “thanks,” but it cut like a k***e— They fought for this country and still can’t live life. My wife gettin’ wrecked at work every damn day, Boss squeezin’ every drop ’cause that’s just their way. And me? Worked since twelve, paid every dime, But benefits vanish like they never were mine. Took cattle from farmers, stole crops for solar, Turnin’ every honest worker to a puppet, a soldier. They say “keep grindin’,” nah, man—wake up and see, We’re volunteer slaves in the land of the “free.” [Chorus] CAN YOU HEAR ME PLEASE!? I’m begging you—LISTEN! Life’s too short, so slow it down— Before you blink and you’re missin’. Take your kids, hit the woods, Drop the phone, find peace— They’ll take everything anyway, Piece by damn piece. CAN YOU HEAR ME PLEASE!? [Bridge] I ain’t yellin’ for drama. I’m yellin’ ’cause nobody hears. I’m yellin’ for every broken soul Who’s been drownin’ for years. If this country’s a promise, Then someone broke the seal— And I’m here, one voice, Sayin’ this is real. [Final Chorus] CAN YOU HEAR ME PLEASE!? No more beggin’—I’m done. These words are my battle cry, My warning, my drum. If you hear me, stand up— If you feel me, don’t freeze. ’Cause this world won’t change Till we scream as one: CAN YOU HEAR ME PLEASE!? [Outro] ```