3 Doors Down - Citizen / Soldier Lyrics






Beyond the boundaries of your city's lights,
Stand the heroes waiting for your cries.
So many times you did not bring this on yourself,
When that moment finally comes,
I'll be there to help.

On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care,
I'll be right here.
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
We'll always be ready because we will always be there.

When there are people crying in the streets,
When they're starving for a meal to eat,
When they simply need a place to make their beds,
Right here underneath my wing,
You can rest your head.

On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care,
I'll be right here!
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
We'll always be ready because we will always be there...

There... there... there...

Hope and pray that you'll never need me,
But rest assured I will not let you down.
I'll walk beside you but you may not see me,
The strongest among you may not wear a crown.

On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care,
I'll be right here!
On that day when you don't have the strength for the burden you bear,
I'll be right here!
Citizen soldiers holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair.
(Citizen soldiers)
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered,
We'll always be ready because we will always be there.





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  1. D.... O....

    I am in the US Army and I am currently sitting in the airport waiting on my flight back home and listening to this so thank you for this video. Hooah!

    D.... O....

    I'm proud and respect thanks for fighting for our nation and protect our county we call home for our freedom for every man woman and child and thank you for your service to protect our county and our freedom

  2. L.... I....

    This song reminds me of the Imperial Guard from 40K

  3. N.... T....

    Planning on joining up nothing much I can do in this world I have a high school diploma but the school system doesn't teach the stuff u need to know just what the government tells them

  4. J.... T....

    An anthem for all armed forces, blue light services and corrections 💪

  5. D.... H....

    oh and -fortune cookie

  6. D.... H....

    Beware the fury of a patient man

  7. D.... Y....

    I've been looking for this song!! Stupid radio didn't say the band, or artist.lol love it!!!

  8. R.... S....

    Rest in peace Lt. Jason, your services will always be appreciated.

  9. H.... &....

    lll%er i got your six thanka to all who served me and many others got the home front

  10. R.... M....

    "A strong man stands up for himself. A stronger man stands up for others."

    -Ben the Cow

    Me - "It might be from a kids movie and said by a cow, but it's he's got a good point."

    R.... M....

    No joke, I thought of this saying earlier. Even though it's from a cartoon it's a great moto to live by

  11. 2.... C....

    THIS SONG IS NOT FOR COPS OR GODDAM EMTS OR FIREFUCKERS ITS FOR GOD DAM WEEKEND WARRIORS

  12. s.... ....

    Happy Veterans Day 2019!!!!

  13. T.... M....

    I think the nation should have ways for our poverty to taste life's luxuries we all see around us I think itd relieve depression nation wide plus Finland got the happiest people on Earth reward our love can't fall far behind our politicians should do something special for the people by the people we the people

  14. J.... R....

    3:07 Special Forces breaches the compound door and saves the day

  15. C.... W....

    Hope and pray that you'll never need me, but rest assured I will not let you you down. I'll walk beside you but you may not see me, the strongest among you you may not wear a crown.

  16. S.... ....

    This song for me used to stand for what America represents. Now it represents an America that died when Trump took office and we've spent 3 years performing CPR while trying to cut his cancer out.

  17. T.... M....

    I was harrassed by mass population soilders don't serve for y'all's petty judgements so keep your composure Colorado has socialist empire traits on the rise cruel and unusual when society abandons and pushes the person stealing food at the same time comforts a phedophil within it's borders I'd been cool if I was a prada product bitter bitch I wasn't causing no problems there too weird bro take your clowns home cuz I'm not joking

  18. T.... M....

    America is sleeping, will it wake up in time? I'm having thoughts on another Homeland already I ain't serving thoughtless rulers

  19. Z.... G....

    It's the Angels ...

  20. M.... ....

    tfw its your first time that you hear a settlement needs your help and its already marked on your map

  21. N.... E....

    O M G , Brilliant song!

  22. S.... B....

    I WANNA SEE WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY MORE COMMENTS COME ON GUYS🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

  23. L.... J....

    Either guard, reserves, or full active duty.. we all stand ready to defend this country from foreign enemies or within. God bless u all.. Rangers leads the way..... forever

  24. 1.... i....

    This what the national guard listening to while shooting they own guys

  25. f.... A....

    May we have a moment of silence after your read this for all the soldiers that lived to to tale us about thair long journeys and for all those who didn't live to tell it themselves we should be proud that served we should show them honor tell we all die.

  26. A.... L....

    Special K thanks for sharing this😍 ( danielynn)

  27. A.... F....

    I'll be here

  28. H.... R....

    Men I'm been trying to find this song for year I had no idea three door dowm sang these

  29. d.... t....

    This is right up there on my list of most American songs right under the number one spot wich is Madison Rising star spangled banner

    d.... t....

    Not counting the original ànthem

  30. W.... ....

    I always thought he said, "Citizen Soldier, holding the line" and it made me feel so much more. As if it was a bunch of soldiers fighting off the enemy, with every second of fight giving another second to civilians fleeing the violence.

    Still, a great song from a great band.

  31. T.... L....

    Such an amazing song
    Why have I never heard this before, I've been listing to 3 Doors Down for years

  32. G.... ....

    When everybody on earth would be a soldier, this would be a peacefull place. Because soldiers now how bad war is!

    G.... ....

    Then again that would increase wars because the militarys commanders are tecnically soldiers. The wars wouldnt still end but more soldiers means more people to use in em

  33. N.... W....

    Had this on my old IPod Shuffle growing up. Thanks for the nostalgia trip friend :)

  34. R.... ....

    im not a solider, police officer , or firefighter, but if it comes down to protect anyone or anything i love or respect. ill sure be ready to fight for it.

    R.... ....

    i respect that there arent many these days who would say it

  35. J.... M....

    FOR THE EMPEROR OF MANKIND!!!

  36. p.... g....

    Much respect to all members of the military, both federal and state. National Guard, state defense forces, and active duty! Hooah!

  37. J.... T....

    ik this about National Guard but I think about my fellow believers in Jesus

    J.... T....

    Jordan Turner I think I can agree

    J.... T....

    @Cool Minecraft stuff awesome

  38. G.... H....

    The drums in this are awesome. Love the rhythm in this.

    G.... H....

    Agreed man. And the bass tone is great as well.

  39. G.... ....

    The lyrics are mistranslated.

    It should be Weekend Warrior.

  40. b.... g....

    They wrote this for my dads army unit

  41. K.... A....

    To my brothers and sisters keep up the figjt never stop fighting our famileys are counting on us

  42. K.... I....

    “You need your brothers and sisters to care”

  43. I.... L....

    Through Hell and back for a wounded Marine!

  44. R.... B....

    Army National Guard leads the way

  45. R.... M....

    You don't need to respect the nation but respecting soldiers is a must

    R.... M....

    So fucking true

  46. D.... J....

    I like this song and all but it makes it hell to find the band by the same name

  47. M.... ....

    This is a phenomenal song, written to support the greatest armed forces on the face of the planet. May we in the USA constantly help when we can, for all the helpless around the world.

  48. L.... E....

    Buen tema

  49. S.... C....

    awsome song

  50. M.... C....

    Standing on guard for the one that we shelter.

  51. M.... C....

    No one get's left behind in my book.

  52. A.... K....

    Citizen Soldiers and Militias
    Organized (National Guard) or "unorganized" (Three Percenters, Oath Keepers, Armed Lawful Citizens) are the strongest among us. God bless them all.

  53. B.... ....

    Its a good song for the Brotherhood of steel in FO3... LOL

  54. C.... E....

    Some of the words remind me of the division backstory

  55. B.... ....

    This song personally reminds me of those who keep us safe at home. Law enforcement , Fire departments, EMS, Security guards and National Guard. They all deserve a shout out and a thank you in my book!

  56. I.... t....

    "He is a farmer, a storekeeper, a father, a brother, a son! A mere! Man! And he has held the line for ten! Thousand! Years! What's your excuse, monster?!"

    I.... t....

    What was that from

    I.... t....

    @Carson Womack A Warhammer 40k animation called pity the guardsmen.

  57. M.... S....

    "The Strongest among you may not wear a crown" = them kings and queens fear the day that hell is raised. That uncrowned king, at the bottom where real leaders are, not sitting on thrones casting judgements from their high heavens and cities of gold. Born to raise hell, aww yea

  58. R.... G....

    EMT.🚑

  59. M.... ....

    I were hoping this was something by Citizen Soldier, not 3 Doors Down...

  60. A.... N....

    1:58 weird shit happen he said when you rest your head and my 4 yr old nephew rested his head on my knee and he never heard the song, it’s like god knew I was his protector and just made he rest on me knowing I’ll protect him home front and abroad?

  61. R.... N....

    This song signifies my joining the military. “Hero of War” by Rise Against is the theme for my end of service.

    You can figure out why.

  62. S.... M....

    Am I the only one who’s getting Breaking Benjamin vibes from this?

  63. r.... r....

    God asist all the good soldiers.

  64. A.... D....

    i like how this song isn't exactly referring to soldiers etc, just anyone who stands up for what they believe in, and helps others when they really need it.

  65. T.... H....

    Love the green background affects.

  66. T.... ....

    i love the lack of actual freedom in the land of the free

    T.... ....

    What lack of freedom?

    T.... ....

    @SouthernGhost 1865 you're not a POC, women, or LGBT are you?

  67. T.... 1....

    Just lost my best friend who I treated like a sister today and depressed as hell rn 😔😢

  68. P.... L....

    War, war never changes.

  69. J.... M....

    The reason said may or may not happened neither confirmed or denied by DoD

  70. J.... M....

    When in rough neighborhood's in operations that may or not happened my job listening to this,was to get home safe give to those that in the way of my mission

  71. S.... C....

    for are men in war, battle this is the song that means it

  72. E.... ....

    Can I get a call out from my 2A brothers and sisters?

  73. J.... R....

    " The strongest among you may not wear a crown" is the most inspirational of all of the lines

  74. J.... L....

    Played this at cousins graduation party now he's a member of the 160th SOAR night stalkers

  75. J.... R....

    Ty to all our troops

  76. C.... J....

    I listen to a lot of music, but this is OFF THE CHAAIN!!!

  77. C.... K....

    I see my post that said this song wasn't for the military was taken down. Well, sorry to burst your bubble. It's not so shallow, just because it has soldier in the name...
    You do not have the right to dedicate this to the military. It's dedicated to the CITIZENS who soldier on every day looking for someone that needs help. Reality. Thanks for the disrespect though.

    C.... K....

    I monitor all comments, so unless it was reported by multiple users, it should not have been removed. Apologies.

    C.... K....

    Well I hope we both learned something

    C.... K....

    Your explanation makes sense, and I am by no means disagreeing, but the music video from 3 Doors Down showcases exclusively the National Guard, the service members of which are also called "citizen soldiers".
    I think it's safe to say that multiple meanings can be drawn from it.

  78. T.... 1....

    Citizen soldier is a perfect anthem for the dragon warriors in my comics it just described them so perfectly

  79. K.... ....

    My god, it’s been YEARS since I’ve heard this song. Just as good as I remember

  80. C.... K....

    "I'll walk beside you, though you may not see me, the strongest amount you may not wear a crown"... Yeah, definitely not seen by many... A tradgedy.

  81. C.... K....

    Seriously though... What makes you think this is for military? Because it has"soldier" in the name?

  82. C.... K....

    Whoever dedicated this to the military in the beginning didn't have any such rights. This song was written for something entirely different.

  83. C.... K....

    The military get thanks. They have a crown. Thier uniform and rank.
    The people depicted in this song fight a completely different war. It's about the people who feed someone hungry or give someone a place to stay or give them a little meaning to thier life. They fight everyday evils that most people just overlook. But I guess this is just most people overlooking it again.
    "Citizen soldier" the every day heroes that keep homes safe, the people who really take on the every day good and evils...
    That's what this song is about. If you want military creedence, "help is on the way" rise against, or a lot of songs by avenged sevenfold... But not this song, you're missing the message.

  84. C.... K....

    I hope you understand that this isn't for military, but it's for the everyday heroes that work in thier communities to hold them together.

  85. Z.... P....

    Am I the only one that has always thought Brad looks a hell of a lot like Michael Shannon? O.o

  86. E.... P....

    A perfect 10/10.

  87. T.... B....

    The beginning of the song the instrumental sounds like cinema music

  88. T.... C....

    You go weekend warriors

  89. L.... C....

    Masterpiece

  90. C.... W....

    "I will NEVER leave a fallen comrade"

    C.... W....

    Cody Wolfe “UUUUUUURRRRRRRRRAAAAAAA COMRADES FOWARD”

    C.... W....

    "I will NEVER accept defeat"

    C.... W....

    @Jared Miller Retreat now for victory later

    C.... W....

    "I will never quit"

    C.... W....

    I will always place the mission first!
    I will never accept defeat!
    I will never quit!
    I will never leave a fallen comrade!

  91. r.... 4....

    im a firefighter this song is true for fire/ems

  92. Y.... C....

    The minute men from fallout 4? This fits them really well.

  93. L.... L....

    I mean this works for just about every first-world countries armed forces

  94. D.... T....

    Fallout new vegas anyone?

  95. J.... t....

    Finally a song about the people who believe in the second amendment and keep a gun to protect others

  96. C.... ....

    finally, a version of this song I can actually hear.....watched a few other videos of this song and its like100% volume and its like its being whispered from across the street....this one is blaring at like 50% haha.

    C.... ....

    Thanks for the love my friend.