There's fire in the desert
there's thunder in the sand
there's blood on the sword
that haunts my troubled hand

there's doubt in the words
that led us to this place
I made his wife a widow
yet never saw his face

CHORUS
so take me away far away from this place
take me back home so I can embrace
the love of my family that's where I belong
my heart is so heavy I've been away far too long

July 4th comes round again
a victory parade
but here we stand with heavy hearts
blistering in the shade

I'm proud of my country
and I've done what must be done
but let this be the last time
or else we've just begun

now there's peace in the desert
there's blood in the sand
there are reasons for killing
but none I understand

so listen now you leaders
who sit in peace at home
don't tell a man, lay down your life
unless you do your own

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Words & Music by Nemo James