The Oath

I was just a POD in the courthouse halls, watching over justice standing proud and tall
When the sky split open and the North Tower shook, I grabbed my gear, didn't even look
Ran outside, saw the smoke and flames, people crying out, calling out names
Didn't think of myself, didn't stop to fear

I took the oath, now my duty's here
I swear to defend against enemies near and far
I'll stand for this land no matter where we are
I bear true faith, I won't turn away

I took the oath and I'm here to stay
I fought the falling for freedom, for hope, for every broken heart trying to cope
Sworn to the oath, I give it my all
When the tower shook, I answered the call

Through the dust and the screams, we carry on
Never knew how much could go so wrong
Pulled strangers from the rubble, hand in hand
With every step, I knew where I'd stand

The South Tower shook and the world turned gray, but my badge was my promise
Come what may, we didn't know if we'd make it out alive
But that oath kept us going, helped us survive
I swear to defend against enemies near and far

I'll stand for this land no matter where we are
I bear true faith, I won't turn away
I took the oath and I'm here to stay
I fought the falling for freedom, for hope, for every broken heart trying to cope

Sworn to the oath, I give it my all
When the towers got hit, I answered the call
Now the city's in shock, the dust is clear
But the fight's not over, the cost been seared

We know what's coming, the war's on its way
But I'm tired and ready for another day
I took the oath, it runs through my veins
To defend this country no matter the pain

I swear to defend against enemies near and far
I'll stand for this land no matter where we are
I bear true faith, I won't turn away
I took the oath and I'm here to stay

I fought the falling for freedom, for hope, for every broken heart trying to cope
Sworn to the oath, I give it my all
When the towers got hit, I answered the call
For every fallen soul, for every flag that flies

I carry the oath with fire in my eyes
No matter the battle, no matter the fight
I swore to the oath and I'll fight for what's right
For every fallen soul, for every flag that flies

I carry the oath with fire in my eyes
No matter the battle, no matter the fight
I swore to the oath and I'll fight for what's right
I swear to defend against enemies near and far

I'll stand for this land no matter where we are
I bear true faith, I won't turn away
I took the oath and I'm here to stay
I fought the falling for freedom, for hope, for every broken heart trying to cope

Sworn to the oath, I give it my all
When the towers got hit, I answered the call
For every fallen soul, for every flag that flies