This song was inspired by a poem I recieved as an e-mail written by cpl. aaron m. gilbert. I took his poem and added some funk to it with a little bit of my flava and this song was born.
Christian Rapper
Big Dan is originally from San Antonio Texas but chose to move to Oklahoma due to some trouble that he had encountered back home. He has a website www.dirtycross.com which has an extensive bio. that explains why he had to move.
Story behind the song
Cpl. Aaron M. Gilbert's Poem "Marine".
Lyrics
" THE MARINE "
Big Dan's Version
We all came together,
Both young and old.
To fight for our freedom,
stand and be bold.
In the midst of all evil,
We stand our ground,
And we protect our country
From the terror around.
Peace and not war,
Is what people say.
But I'll give my life,
for the American way.
I give you the right
To talk of your peace.
standin' in your groups,
protestin' in the streets.
But still I fight,
don't complain, don't whine.
I'm just one of the people
Who's fightin' out your time.
I'm harder than nails,
Stronger than machines.
An Immortal soldier,
United States MARINE!
So say your prayers
Keep us all in mind
while we're out there battlin'
tryin' to save your lives
We don't do it for the money
Man it's out of pride
So instead of being against us
Stand by our side.
Stand in my shoes,
And leave from your homes.
Fight for those who hate you,
With protests they've shown.
Fight for the stranger,
Fight for the young.
So they enjoy the life,
of freedom that you've won.
Fight for the sick,
Fight for the poor.
Fight for the cripple,
livin' right next door.
And when your time comes,
Do what I've done.
standin' up for freedom,
when this fightin' done.
I ain't here to beg
I ain't here to plead
I'm just here to fight
If neccessary bleed.
I'm defendin' my country
goin' off to war
Goin' after these terrorists
Tryin' to settle the score
They ain't gettin' away
Their times at it's end
cause I'm a fightin' soldier
protector of all men
You can stand behind me
Or move out the way
Cause I'll fight to the death
For these United States
. . . Of America
By: Big Dan Rodriguez
Inspired by: Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert
US Marine
USS SAIPAN, PERSIAN GULF
