Take a look into the eyes of a veteran and tell me if you are able to find
That secret place which is deep inside the darkness of his mind
There lie the things he cannot share and the tears that have yet to flow
If you find that place then you will see why his eyes have lost their glow

He carries his burden in silence, though his eyes reflect his pain
For once he’s asleep the battle begins again and again and again
Take a look into the eyes of a veteran and tell me what you can see
Seems strange to call him a veteran as he is still only twenty three