Let It Wave - Oh, Sleeper

A step in the heat’s worth 10 in the shade

I tell you son you’ve gotta back up your claims

You’re walking the beat 'tween damage and hate

But no one’s buy’n cause you dance all the same

It’s time to gut up, sever ties to comfort

You need to walk in the heat of their day

If all your heroes are martyrs

Shouldn’t you be the same?

This flag is more than a symbol

It means more than a song

I live to die in its shadow

Until that day I pierce the ground

And let it wave, let it wave

Let my banner dance in the wind and fade

Let it wave, let it wave

You’ll find my name on an empty grave

I can’t believe that after everything you asked for

Upon delivery you upturn your nose

Looking out like you deserve something more than failure

You know you gave up, don’t act like I don’t know

No sour soil spoiled you child

Just you’re chosen lack of drive to grow

If all your heroes are martyrs

Shouldn’t you be the same?

Shouldn’t you be the same?

Shouldn’t you be the same?

This flag is more than a symbol

It means more than a song

I live to die in its shadow

Until that day I pierce the ground

And let it wave

I pierce the ground

And let it wave, let it wave

Let my banner dance in the wind and fade

Let it wave, let it wave

No stories told from a flawless blade

So you’re gonna find my name on an empty grave