Why I'm Here

Leaving home, no looking back It takes courage for something like that Another kiss Mom, please don't cry It's see you later, it's not goodbye I'll keep fighting for you I'll keep trying for you Oh I promise you that I'll be brave I'll write you letters day by day And when I'm lonely and I need you near I'll look at the pictures and remember why I'm here Why I'm here I'm growing up, I've changed a lot And when it gets hard I'll know I've fought For the people For their laughs They give me all the strength I have I'll keep fighting for you I'll keep trying for you Oh I promise you that I'll be brave I'll write you letters day by day And when I'm lonely and I need you near I'll look at the pictures and remember why I'm here Why I'm here Oh I promise you that I'll be brave I'll write you letters day by day And when I'm lonely and I need you near I'll look at the pictures and remember why I'm here Why I'm here For a chance to fight for what is right, and the promises back home When it's late at night and you can't sleep tight just know you're not alone I'll be back home soon right next to you And you'll see how much I've grown Away from war, won't fear no more 'Cause I'll finally be home But until then Oh I promise you that I'll be brave I'll write you letters day by day And when I'm lonely and I need you near I'll look at the pictures and remember why I'm here