Lyrics
Well it seems so long ago, I took the train to Quanico
Reflecting on a distant past when the speaker took a train to Quanico.
I Kissed my mama, shook my father?s hand
Recalling the departure, expressing affection by kissing the mother and shaking the father's hand.
I was just a raw recruit, dressed up in my soldier suit
Describing the speaker as a new recruit in military attire.
Fresh and young without a clue, what I thought a man should do
Being young and inexperienced, lacking a clear understanding of what being a man entails.
Take your chances take your shot, cause 50/50?s all you got
Encouragement to take risks and seize opportunities, recognizing the uncertainty of outcomes.
Make each day the best you can, that?s a line I understand
Embracing a philosophy of making the best out of each day.
Live each moment like your last, cause life goes by you so damn fast
Advising to live in the present, acknowledging the fleeting nature of life.
Make a promise and keep it true cause that is all a man can do
Advocating making promises and sticking to them as a fundamental aspect of a man's duty.
I took my engine made of steel, I walked it through the killing fields
Narrating the speaker's journey through challenging situations, possibly in a war setting.
I took the time to say a prayer or two,
Mentioning prayer as a practice during difficult times.
I made some friends along the way, some returned some had to stay
Highlighting the relationships formed during the journey, some of which endured while others did not.
And some of us could bear the pain, but some were never quite the same
Addressing the impact of painful experiences on individuals, suggesting some were profoundly affected.
Take your chances take your shot, cause 50/50?s all you got
Reiterating the theme of taking chances and acknowledging the uncertain nature of life.
Make each day the best you can, that?s a line I understand
Emphasizing the importance of making the most of each day.
Live each moment like your last, cause life goes by you so damn fast
Repeating the idea of living in the moment due to the rapid passage of time.
Make a promise and keep it true cause That is all a man can do
Reaffirming the significance of keeping promises as a fundamental responsibility.
It doesn?t seem so long ago, I hitched down to New Mexico
Reflecting on another past event when the speaker hitchhiked to New Mexico.
I kissed my mama, I saw my father?s stone
Recalling a visit to the father's grave and expressing emotions.
Friends are gone or out or touch, but nothing seems to change that much
Noting the changes in friendships and surroundings but highlighting the persistence of some elements.
The desert?s hot the sky?s still blue, I?m getting by still making due
Describing the current situation in the desert, expressing resilience and adaptability.
Take your chances take your shot, cause 50/50?s all you got
Encouraging the continuation of taking risks and making choices, recognizing the uncertainty inherent in life.
Make each day the best you can, that?s a line I understand
Reiterating the importance of making the best of each day.
Live each moment like your last, cause life goes by you so damn fast
Repeating the theme of living in the present due to the fleeting nature of life.
Make a promise and keep it true, cause that is all a man can do
Affirming the duty to make and uphold promises as a core aspect of being a man.
Make a promise and keep it true, cause that is all a man can do
Repeating the idea of making and keeping promises as a fundamental responsibility.
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