He laces up his boots before the sun has kissed the ground Kisse

He laces up his boots before the sun has kissed the ground Kisses his kids goodbye, says, “Be good while I’m not around” He’s got a bulletproof vest, but nothin’ for his heart ‘Cause every shift could be the one that tears his world apart (Pre-Chorus) He’s chased down shadows in alleys and lies He’s heard the shots and seen brothers die He does it all with courage, but behind his eyes Is a silent prayer that he’ll make it home tonight (Chorus) But it hurts the heart when they call him the enemy When they spit his name like he’s done nothin’ good to be He’s standin’ in the line for you and me Through the riots, the rage, and the pain we don’t see Yeah, there’s a few out there who disgrace the creed But don’t let the bad ones be all you believe ‘Cause the badge still bleeds… The badge still bleeds (Verse 2) He’s pulled kids from wrecks, held hands as they cried Put cuffs on killers with fire in their eyes He’s missed birthdays and ballgames and holidays too All for strangers who don’t know what he’s been through (Pre-Chorus) He’s walked the line in silence and storms Got scars on his soul, but he still performs And when the world points fingers and only scorns He keeps on showin’ up in that uniform (Chorus) But it hurts the heart when they call him the enemy When they spit his name like he’s done nothin’ good to be He’s standin’ in the line for you and me Through the riots, the rage, and the pain we don’t see Yeah, there’s a few out there who disgrace the creed But don’t let the bad ones be all you believe ‘Cause the badge still bleeds… The badge still bleeds (Bridge) There’s a wife at home holdin’ tight to her fears There’s a son askin’, “Why ain’t daddy here?” And somewhere a flag’s folded in tears For a hero who gave all through the years (Final Chorus) So don’t turn your back on the ones who serve They’ve walked through hell and seen more than they deserve It’s easy to judge from a distance you keep But they’re human too, and they still lose sleep Yeah, jus