Lyrics

[INTRO]
From the heart of Michigan, where the lakes kiss the sky,
He took a vow, wearing honor like a tie,
Following his granddad’s boots, he donned the navy blue,
A call to the ocean, to the red, white, and blue.

[VERSE 1]
He left his hometown, with dreams as his guide,
Sailing through the storm, keeping hope by his side,
Met a girl with a smile, she lit up his heart,
A love story blooming, never wanting to part.

[CHORUS]
Haze grey underway, with stars in his eyes,
Sailing to foreign lands, under wide-open skies.
From the shores of Spain to Japan's far off land,
He fights for their freedom, it’s more than a man.

[VERSE 2]
Birthdays missed, holidays far,
Only shipmates beside him, beneath the same stars,
But every thought of her, made his spirit lift high,
As he held onto the dreams while the oceans ran dry.

[CHORUS]
Haze grey underway, with stars in his eyes,
Sailing to foreign lands, under wide-open skies.
From the shores of Spain to Japan's far off land,
He fights for their freedom, it’s more than a man.

[BRIDGE]
Through battles in Afghanistan, he fought side by side,
With brothers-in-arms, hearts open wide.
Saw the best of his friends and let out a sigh,
He knew in his heart, they were more than goodbye.

[VERSE 3]
Now the years ebb and flow, as he thinks of his sons,
He remembers their laughter, and how fast it all runs,
He’s ready to hang up his seabag for good,
Back to his family, where he knew he once stood.

[CHORUS]
Haze grey underway, with stars in his eyes,
Sailing to foreign lands, under wide-open skies.
From the shores of Spain to Japan's far off land,
He fights for their freedom, it’s more than a man.

[OUTRO]
So he sails into the sunset, the horizon in sight,
With love in his heart and the stars shining bright,
A veteran of honor, with stories to share,
He comes home to his family to without to bare,
Fair winds and following seas, This is the life of a Sailor is finally at ease.