[Verse 1]
This soldier is leaving for the war
Leaving his kids and wife, feeling torn
He knows one day he will make them proud
He says goodbye for what seems the last time
He steps on the plane, takes one glance back
He knows one day, he'll be fighting in Iraq
He arrives at camp, heart beating out his chest
He thinks positive and takes a deep breath

[Chorus]
Gunshots, man down, man down
Time freezes, there's no sound
A soldier's brothers body on the ground
All his friends gather round
Gunshots, man down, man down
Time freezes, there's no sound
A soldier's brothers body on the ground
Rest in peace, rest in peace, rest in peace
You did your country proud

[Verse 2]
Before he knows it he's on the front line
Fighting for his country, saving men all the time
He deserves more respect for everything he does
Soldiers should never be misunderstood
Shots in the air, it feels like a nightmare
His brother gets hit by a bullet
"Help, is there anybody out there?"
He's holding his brother, telling him he'll be okay
He's promising that he will live to see another day
"It's alright, it's okay
Keep your eyes open, don't go away"

[Chorus]
Gunshots, man down, man down
Time freezes, there's no sound
A soldier's brothers body on the ground
All his friends gather round
Gunshots, man down, man down
Time freezes, there's no sound
A soldier's brothers body on the ground
Rest in peace, rest in peace, rest in peace
You did your country proud

[Bridge]
Oh oh oh
He's distraught, lost a close brother
He's gotta make a phone call
To tell his kids, wife and mother
Tell them how he saved my life
He provided me with cover
And the last words that left his mouth
Were "tell my wife I love her"

[Outro]
Rest in peace, rest in peace, rest in peace
You did your country proud