[00:32.89]We laid our names to rest[00:37.31]Along the dotted line.[00:45.21]We left our date of birth[00:49.36]And our history behind.[00:53.05]We were full of life,[00:55.78]We could barely hold it in.[00:58.96]We were amateurs at war,[01:01.89]Strangers to suffering.[01:05.12]We made our families proud[01:08.02]But scared at the same time.[01:11.30]We promised we’d be safe,[01:13.98]Another lie from the front lines.[01:17.43]Our backs against the wall,[01:20.35]We’re surrounded and afraid.[01:23.24]Our lives now in the hands[01:26.52]Of the soldiers taking aim.[01:30.06]Our questions ricochet[01:32.38]Like broken satellites:[01:35.47]How our bodies, born to heal,[01:39.05]Become so prone to die?[01:53.02]Though time is ruthless,[01:56.54]It showed us kindness in the end,[02:00.80]By slowing down enough,[02:03.28]A second chance to make amends.[02:06.46]As life replayed, we heard a voice proclaim:[02:13.52]"lay your weapons down!“[02:16.25]They’re calling off the war[02:19.43]On account of losing track[02:22.42]Of what we’re fighting for."[02:25.90]So we found our way back home,[02:28.58]Let our cuts and bruises heal.[02:31.77]While a brand-new war began,[02:34.95]One that no one else could feel.[02:38.33]Our nights have grown so long.[02:41.06]Now we beg for sound advice.[02:43.84]"let the brokenness be felt “[02:46.92]'til you reach the other side.[02:50.27]There is goodness in the heart[02:53.11]Of every broken man[02:56.44]Who comes right up to the edge[02:59.11]Of losing everything he has."[03:09.32]We were young enough to sign[03:11.86]Along the dotted line.[03:21.31]Now we’re young enough to try[03:24.31]To build a better life.[03:30.70]To build a better life.