Barricade

[Verse 1] Boots in the dirt Ash in the sky Granddad’s rifle Leaned by my side Flag on the porch Torn at the seam Mama says pray I just grit my teeth [Pre-Chorus] They said “pick a side” Like it’s black or white But every line Cuts through someone’s life [Chorus] It’s war in my blood War in my brain Raised up on battle songs And backyard grace Hands in the air Heart in the fray I’m torn between the cross And the razor blade War in my blood War in my name I can’t tell the hero From the one to blame [Verse 2] Pickup on cinder blocks Smoke in the fields Church bell ringing Over distant shields Brothers in camo Texts on my phone “We ride at dawn” But I’m stuck at home [Pre-Chorus] They said “you’ll be brave” If you toe that line But every medal Costs another life [Chorus] It’s war in my blood War in my brain Raised up on battle songs And backyard grace Hands in the air Heart in the fray I’m torn between the cross And the razor blade War in my blood War in my name I can’t tell the hero From the one to blame [Breakdown] [Half-time drop Filtered drums Chopped baritone phrases glitching] I don’t know (know) Who I fight (fight) Is it you Or the ghost In my own eyes? [Chorus] It’s war in my blood War in my bones I’m tired of planting flags On hollow thrones Hands in the air Calling your name Can we lay these guns down And still feel brave? War in my blood War in my veins I’m praying that the truth Outlives the flames