About Silver Star Winner that doens't want the glory. Also angry about the way he is treated after he gets out of the Army.
bruce springsteenneil diamond
PIN IT ON A BRAVE MAN
LET HIM WEAR IT IN HIS GRAVE
IT’S THE LEAST YOU CAN DO
TO HONOR THE LIFE HE GAVE
I JUST DID WHAT I HAD TO DO
BUT FATE LET ME SURVIVE
IF IT WASN’T FOR HIS SACRIFICE
I WOULDN’T BE HERE ALIVE
DON’T CALL ME A HERO
JUST GIVE ME MY PURPLE HEART
I DON’T WANT THE GLORY
YOU CAN KEEP MY SILVER STAR
I TOOK OUT 3 SNIPERS
AND A GUY WITH AN RPG
IF SOMEONE HAD TO DIE
I’D JUST AS SOON IT BE ME
DON’T CALL ME A HERO
FOR TRYING TO STAY ALIVE
I WAS JUST LUCKIER
THAN SOME OTHER GUYS
(CHORUS)
I’M OUT OF THE HOSPITAL
AND ON TO THE STREET
GOT NO PLACE TO CALL HOME
AND LITTLE TO EAT
THEY DON’T HIRE A CRIPPLE
THEY DON’T LIKE THE SCARS
YOU TRYING PAYING RENT
WITH A SILVER STAR
(CHORUS)
(BRIDGE)
THEY GIVE YOU THOSE SHINY MEDALS
THEN FORGET THAT YOU’RE ALIVE
THAT LOUSY SILVER STAR
DOESN’T FIT THE HOLE INSIDE
I’M BACK HERE IN THE STATES
BUT THE SCARS ALL STILL REMAIN
WAR IS A REALITY
NOT SOME DAMN VIDEO GAME
(REPEAT CHORUS and OUT)
