Forged By Fire
Forged by Fire: Unbreakable Bonds in Hard Times
Lyrics
It was hard for him to get out of bed
Expressing difficulty in getting out of bed.
When the phone rang, sleep-eyed she said
Describing someone answering the phone in a groggy state.
Charlie's drunk again
Stating that Charlie is intoxicated again.
Why don't you just let it ring
Suggesting to ignore the phone call due to Charlie's state.
Through the years he'd always picked it up
Highlighting a history of helping a friend who saved the speaker in the past.
For the guy who came back and saved his butt
Referencing a past favor from a comrade who saved the speaker's life.
What they have in common is a brotherhood
Emphasizing a shared brotherhood between the speaker and the friend.
So few could understand they were
Indicating that only a few can comprehend their connection.
Forged by fire hard times you get beyond
Reflecting on enduring hardships that create a strong bond.
Gives you an unbreakable bond forged by fire
Emphasizing the unbreakable connection forged through challenging times.
When you pray to god, bet the odds
Suggesting that praying to God strengthens the bond during tough times.
And walk through hell together
Encouraging walking through difficult situations together.
You're forever forged by fire
Reiterating that the connection lasts forever, forged through fire.
The young GI said from his V A bed
Quoting a young soldier questioning the speaker's choice to be with wounded comrades.
Why you want to hang out with us broken men
Referring to the injured soldiers as "broken men."
When you could be spending your time
Questioning the speaker's decision to spend time with wounded soldiers instead of family and friends.
With your family and friends
Response, expressing that the injured soldiers are considered family.
He told him son, you're family too
Seeing a reflection of oneself in the young soldier.
I see myself when i look at you
Expressing a connection despite a short acquaintance.
In a place and time you don't forget
Referring to a memorable place and time shared between the speaker and the young soldier.
And even thou we've just met we're
Highlighting the significance of the encounter despite its recent occurrence.
He said goodbye GI see you next week
Parting words from the young soldier, planning to meet again next week.
Then he rolled himself out to the street
Describing the young soldier's departure in a wheelchair.
It was pretty hard for him to get his van
Expressing difficulty in getting into a van.
And throw the wheelchair in the back
Preparing to leave with a wheelchair in the back of the van.
He was headed home ready to unwind
Heading home to relax after a challenging day.
Charlie called can you help me one more time
Receiving a call from Charlie asking for help once again.
He said Chuck, I'll be there on the double
Affirming the speaker's commitment to help Charlie without hesitation.
For a brother, it's no trouble
Stating that helping a brother like Charlie is no trouble for the speaker.
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