Raise Your Bottle
Raise Your Bottle: A Tribute to Unsung Heroes
Lyrics
There's a memory that rings clear as a bell
Reflecting on a vivid memory that is crystal clear.
I was bouncin' like a bull rider on his knee
Feeling as if bouncing energetically, akin to a bull rider on his knee, suggesting an enthusiastic or lively demeanor.
I sure miss those old stories that he'd tell
Longing for the stories shared by someone in the past.
From a hobo on a freight train
Referencing someone's journey from being a hobo on a freight train.
To a sailor out at sea
Describing the varied experiences, from a hobo to a sailor at sea.
My granny says that I've got his smile
Grandmother's observation that the speaker resembles the person previously mentioned.
He's the reason I take pride in my last name
Expressing pride in one's family lineage and heritage.
No he never made the headlines
Highlighting the anonymity of the person being discussed.
Nobody sings his song
Noting the lack of recognition or acknowledgment for the person's deeds or contributions.
So for every unsung hero I'm singing this today
Dedicating a song to all the unrecognized heroes.
So raise your bottle to the boys and let's remember
Encouraging a toast in honor of the remembered individuals.
All the fallen and the price they had to pay
Remembrance of those who lost their lives and the sacrifices they made.
Hold 'em up high and salute all the ones that made it back
Raising a glass in tribute to and recognition of those who returned from their service.
And for the ones away from home, don't forget to pray
Urging prayers for individuals currently away from home.
Grandpa could sing you every Hank Williams song
Grandfather's ability to sing Hank Williams songs and the impact of spirituality on his life.
But it's amazing grace that brought him back around
Despite the hardships faced, finding solace in spiritual grace.
He'd shead a tear talkin' about the day
Recalling an emotional moment regarding the loss of a dear friend.
That German gunner shot his best friend down
Referencing a traumatic event during wartime.
My daddy fought a war some say in vain
Describing the speaker's father's involvement in a war that some perceive as without purpose.
He came home in a wheel chair, now he walks with a kane
Highlighting the physical toll of war on the father.
Seems like every generation has to pay the cost
Emphasizing the recurring nature of sacrifice across different generations.
I think about my family and the good friends that we've lost
Reflecting on the loss experienced by the family and friends.
So raise your bottle to the boys and let's remember
Encouraging a collective toast to honor those who sacrificed.
All the fallen and the price they had to pay
Remembering the fallen and acknowledging the cost of their sacrifice.
Hold 'em up high and salute all the ones that made it back
Paying homage to and honoring the returning servicemen and women.
And for the ones away from home, don't forget to pray
Urging prayers for individuals currently away from home.
From Normandy to Korea, to Kason Vietnam
Listing different historical and geographical contexts of wars and conflicts.
Heartaches and heads don't stretch from coast to coast
Expressing the widespread impact of hardships endured.
From Bunker Hill to Fallujah, Gettysburg to Japan
Referencing various significant battles and war zones.
Everyone who's ever served or lost someone let's make a toast
Inviting everyone to acknowledge and honor those who served or lost their lives.
So raise your bottle to the boys and let's remember
Encouraging a collective tribute to the remembered individuals.
All the fallen and the price they had to pay
Remembering those who sacrificed and the price paid.
Hold 'em up high and salute all the ones that made it back
Saluting and paying respect to the returning veterans.
And for the ones away from home, don't forget to pray
Urging prayers for individuals currently away from home.
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