Welcome Home

I was starin' out the window of a 757 Delta jet
Longing to see my family, wonderin' why we hadn't pushed back yet
The Captain finally shared the news that everyone was hopin' not to hear
"We're holdin' for some special VIP's. Right now we ain't goin' anywhere."

I was grumblin' "Just my luck" bein' inconvenienced after a long day
Who could be so special to waste our precious time for this delay?
Then three young men in desert gear came boundin' down the ramp and through the door
The Captain said "Please help me welcome these"
"Our brave young heroes home from the war"

Welcome Home! And thank you for a job bravely done
Welcome Home! We honor you, America's finest sons
Welcome home

Most of us have carried on pursuing our routine
Surrounded by the ones we love, living the American Dream
You were called to risk it all and head into harm's way
We are blessed to be the first of our grateful nation to say

Welcome Home! And thank you for a job bravely done
Welcome Home! We honor you, America's finest sons
Welcome home

We were getting settled in. The captain said "We're waitin for one more"
I looked out on the pavement, saw a Color Guard open a limo door
They straightened and saluted as a flag-covered coffin passes by
All had served and sacrificed, and some had paid the highest price

Welcome Home! And thank you for a job bravely done
Welcome Home! We honor you, America's finest sons
Welcome home