George Strait - The Weight Of The Badge Lyrics






It's gonna be a long one another graveyard shift
As he says goodbye to his wife and kids
He spends his life just like his dad's
Driving away under the weight of the badge

He's seen it all in his fifteen years
Watching our backs, facing our fears
Lord knows it ain't no easy task
Keeping us safe under the weight of the badge

He swore that oath to protect and serve
Pours his heart and soul into both those words
Lays his life on the line
The line he walks is razor fine
Tempered strength is always tough
But he ain't gonna buckle
Under the weight of the badge

Not that long ago he woke up in the hospital
With his wife and kids praying by his bed
He said "I'm gonna be alright, there's just sometimes you gotta fight"
And the truth is nothing truer could be said
I do it for us and I do it for them
And I ain't gonna buckle under the weight of the badge

It doesn't weigh a lot until you put it on
And the weight of it is staggering
Then duty calls each time
He knows he's got to answer
And it's all in the hand of
The heavy weight of the badge
And he ain't gonna buckle
Under the weight of the badge
No he ain't gonna buckle
Under the weight of the badge





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  1. C.... B....

    I have an Aunt who is a SF CA. Officer of the Law!. I have a former Support Staff Member who is a Corvallis Oregon Officer of the Law.

  2. S.... R....

    Keep my ex safe 🖤💙🖤🙏🏼

  3. T.... ....

    Aside from military, police have the hardest job in America. They never know day to day if that day will be their last. Swearing to protect people, almost none of them they know at all, yet they do it. Police and prison workers. Thanks for your service. It does not go unappreciated.

  4. D.... V....

    Thank You, George Strait

  5. A.... C....

    I would like to dedicate this new song from George Strait to my Father. All the years, all the holidays, the endless nights. He has seen things people just should never see. These days people are so fast to ridicule the Police. Judge them, hate them. They go out each day not knowing if they will return to their family. My sister followed in my father's footsteps, the ultimate compliment and sacrifice. I'm a BLUE family, this is my Father. He gave his life to the badge, to serve and to protect. I'm a BLUE family. He missed out on plays, dance recitals, parent teacher conferences, prom. I'm a BLUE family. He fell in love with the sound of his duty belt and the way it creaked, only a Cop can understand that. This is my Father who gave his life to you, the public, to protect and to serve. You called him when you needed his help when you couldn't solve it yourself. You called him when you were scared, confused, assaulted, robbed and unable to see through the chaos of your life. He left our kitchen table to go to yours because you drank too much and decided it was a good time to beat your wife.He came to you when your child never woke up from its beatings from its parents. He came to horrific car accidents because you decided to drink and drive and he had to search for your body parts on the road. My father has seen things he should never had to see because the public makes bad decisions on the daily. He has looked down the barrel of a gun more times than his family can shutter to think, trying to solve the problem you created. I've always been so proud of my father, he sacrificed everything, he gave his life to the department, he gave his life to you. These days people are so fast to ridicule the Police. Judge them, hate them. I am a BLUE family, this is my Father, and he is my Hero, and I stand PROUD. Your welcome, by the way, for all the times we as a family lost out, so he could be with yours.

  6. s.... ....

    BACK THE BLUE, GSP

  7. H.... D....

    Love this but what about the hers that wear a badge? I’m only asking cause I was so excited to hear this, just sad it doesn’t highlight the women as I am a woman that wears the badge.

    H.... D....

    He may not say her and she, but he doesn't forget about female police as there's a ton of pictures highlighting female officers. Thank you for your service <3

  8. J.... M....

    Been a Cop in NY for 24 years. This hits home. Thanks for honoring Law Enforcement with this beautiful tribute. God Bless you Mr. Strait!

  9. A.... B....

    Amazing song George!! #backtheblue

  10. W.... M....

    Thank you for this amazing song. I've got 20 years in May 23 2020. God Bless you King George!!!

  11. A.... s....

    This could be the first Live PD theme song

  12. R.... J....

    Dear George. Thank you for this song. I wore that badge for 30 years, saw the ugly side of life, was able to help a few along the way. Lost some dear friends doing their job. Always tried to temper the law with common sense and fairness. Your song somehow seems to tie it all together. Thank you so much, it means a lot. God Bless you and your family this Christmas and have the best New Year ever. Pray for those in harms way.

  13. S.... G....

    Thank you George! Beautiful!

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

    If only they really protected and served

  15. W.... F....

    I have been in Law Enforcement for 32 years...This song struck hard and literally brought me to tears...Thankyou Mr. Strait for recognizing the sacrifices of my fellow brothers and our families..

  16. B.... ....

    14 years working for the GDC. 2nd generation. This warms my heart. Country and rock are the only genres that show officers and military any love. Godbless

  17. F.... ....

    This is one of those songs that reaches the hearts and souls of everyone. George Strait I was born in 88 and I've always loved your music since I can remember. I've actually visited your family home in Midland, Texas. It was awesome! I'm a Corrections Officer in Alabama. Keep up the great work!

    F.... ....

    Also been to your family homes in Maine. All wonderful places.

  18. C.... J....

    #OldWhiteLady from South Alabama here, that song and video are beautiful
    Thank you for your SERVICE

  19. d.... ....

    George Strait is such a good artist that he can even make me enjoy this bootlicking nonsense praising Nazi scumbags who violate basic human rights all day for stolen money.

  20. E.... A....

    #KingGEORGE

  21. A.... H....

    It’s funny how if a a rapper dies then everybody knows about it but if a a hero dies nobody knows about it

  22. T.... S....

    George many thanks Richard Scott B. Co. P.D. Essex (11th Pct.) Been retired for 25 years.

  23. Y.... V....

    Nice song and nice tribute to the men and women that serves and protect the people. This seems to be a huge difference between the US and Europe. In Europe, there's no more respect for the police.

  24. C.... I....

    Rest in peace Jersey City Det Joe Seals. End of watch 12/10/19. 💙
    This is a great song.....

  25. R.... B....

    Thank you George Strait!
    Happy those days are behind me (retired).

  26. K.... P....

    FYI to the general public, I did it because I believe I can help. FYI, lady spitting and fighting me because I arrested the man the man who beat her. It doesn’t make sense but that’s the reality (if your lucky)

  27. K.... ....

    Thoughts and Prayers to the Officer and civilians who were killed in Jersey City as well as the injured that are recovering.

  28. j.... g....

    Strait*

  29. j.... g....

    Great job george straight

  30. J.... C....

    Thin blue line

  31. H.... M....

    Sheriff Mark Lamb! Pinal County..Live PD anyone?

  32. H.... B....

    Thank you to all the men and women for your service ❤️🙏

  33. 1.... S....

    Im 15 and I love George Straight, George Jones, Hank Williams Sr and Jr, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Willy Nelson and more. I wish other kids had as much appreciation for country music as I do.

  34. c.... ....

    You gotta love him for this beautiful tribute!
    George will always be the King!

  35. H.... ....

    💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  36. T.... ....

    Very touching! Great tribute to those who are not given the respect they deserve!

  37. C.... H....

    A long-time fan, so many songs I love... this one may be more than many...27 years Law Enforcement...thank you!!!

  38. R.... G....

    Beautiful song

  39. D.... S....

    Even tho this is for the Law enforcement. It still applies to the ones wearing a different kind of uniform, and defending this great country.

  40. W.... ....

    That's a good song. Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

  41. J.... C....

    You've always been one of the "Very Few" greats! You haven't skipped a beat! Thank you!

  42. M.... W....

    Jorge e Alan Jackson meus favoritos 💚🇧🇷

  43. R.... D....

    My son used to worry about it until one day another deputy jailers slammed him against the wall now he's fighting for his life stop and try to help a woman that was beaten by a man he stopped to help them in the crooked cop or sheriff department here in mccreary county are trying to prosecute Lord forgive them for they know not what they do the poor boys been through too much

  44. r.... ....

    Love George, but this song is a terrible choice for a single. Sure, the sentiment is nice, but the song blows chunks.

  45. K.... P....

    I’m a Canadian retired police officer. I bow my head to my US brothers and sisters. We do things differently here, but it’s coming.. judging by Toronto it’s here, seeping in, nothing compared to what is daily calls for you. My prayers are for you.

  46. S.... R....

    Thank you for this song. It is perfect in describing the LEO life we have lived for 20 years now. Love George Strait!

  47. I.... G....

    George Strait young or old will always be the KING of COUNTRY!!!

  48. E.... J....

    💖😍

  49. D.... B....

    The last name is Gutierrez that is one Juan remember when I messaged you the first time George Strait is not a racist and never will be that's what you seem to be referring to when you said not a Black Or Hispanic is in the photos I like I said he can't go around collecting. The pictures himself they had to be sent in this man has done only good for the people of the world and the great state of Texas remember that man you just pissed me off when you said what you did

  50. D.... B....

    Juan guiteras are you referring that George might be racist when you pop up your mouth why didn't Hispanics and black get off their butts and send their pictures to him to expect him to Brown and get it from them sorry but you just scratched me just the wrong way George Strait is not racist and never has been and never will thank you sir but you need to change your attitude

  51. t.... l....

    hey george

  52. J.... D....

    Fuck all dirty pigs that make the good ones look bad.

  53. M.... B....

    Sung from the heart. "He swore that oath to protect and serve / Pours his heart and soul into both those words / Tempered strength is always tough / But he ain't gonna buckle / Under the weight of the badge"
    Words beautifully written by George Strait, his son Bubba and songwriting partner Dean Dillion.

  54. C.... ....

    🌹💙❤️

  55. F.... R....

    Very kind

  56. G.... W....

    Great song Mr. Strait.  Will have 33 years of police service in Feb.

  57. C.... E....

    Awesome!!!! Thank you for this song!!!!! Retired Detective Indy Metro Police

  58. B.... M....

    Unfortunately most of us only come in contact with Law Enforcement officers when we get stopped by one of them and quite frankly are nervous and intimidated by the situation. But it's something to deal with and move on.

  59. M.... P....

    I LEFT YOU A MESSAGE ON YOUR COMMENT YOU SAID I SAID I DID SAY IT PLEASE READ THE COMEMMENT I LEFT ON IT BABE L9VE YOU LOVE ME FOREVER ALWAYS

  60. M.... P....

    MITCH I LIKED THAT SONG IT WAS GEORGE HE SANG IT VERY WELL IT SAD IN AWAY LOVE YOU LOVE ME FOREVER ALWAYS HUGS AND KISSES FOR YOU MY.LOVE

  61. G.... A....

    For the record, I've wore the badge of a Security Guard for the past 28 years, and will continue to do for as long as I can. Thank you to all Law Enforcement Officers, for all that you do, every day.

  62. D.... H....

    Beautiful

  63. I.... ....

    Awesome song George

  64. J.... G....

    Not one black or Hispanic officer in this video...

    J.... G....

    @Juan Gutierrez: Look at :44, :53 and 2:27. Black officer on horseback, black female office and Hispanic officer(s). Please take a look and be sure to apologize.

  65. P.... 4....

    Thank you for making a song like this George! My father has been a Volunteer Fireman for over 20 years and a Sheriff for 15. Each day on patrol he put his life on the line for us. And I thank you for giving support to people like my father and all of those who protect and serve those who can’t. ☺️

  66. H.... H....

    Share this VIDEO

  67. J.... M....

    The 12 who disliked this song is not true Americans and don't respect this beautiful country. Thank you for those brave men and women who give us freedom and give us what we like and love to do Thank you

  68. 9.... ....

    🤩🥰😍🤩🥰

  69. c.... H....

    Awesome song!!! George god bless you.

  70. C.... B....

    It’s just amazing how he can sing like he always has and hasn’t changed into the newer “country”

    C.... B....

    He is the same as the first time I heard his music.
    It's good to hear him appreciate the sacrifices that the State Troopers, Police and Sheriff's Officers and their families make in an effort to protect their communities from crime and to make sure that those of us on the road are safe as well.
    And btw yes I recently received a citation driving, so don't think I'm just blowing smoke here. But the Officer was polite professional and I actually felt the need to let his chief know what a good man he had on his force. Instead of complaining about him, I left word that he was a good officer.

  71. A.... B....

    George Strait Will Always Be The King Of Country❤

  72. C.... C....

    ❤🙏🌹🙏❤

  73. D.... R....

    This guy has the balls to publicly support Law Enforcement. Shouldn’t be a big deal but it is these days. Nice seeing true Americans using their freedom of speech. Thank you to all the rough and tough Americans who
    Fight to keep America great. 17 yr Law Enforcement Officer.

    D.... R....

    Hello from Ontario Canada, retired 30 yrs

    D.... R....

    Couldn’t agree more. Thank you for both of your service! I’m in for 1 year now looking forward to another 29. Watch your 6 and prayers from South Georgia.

    D.... R....

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, BACK THE BLUE!

    D.... R....

    Thank you for protecting people you don't know in the least <3

  74. N.... G....

    Beautiful Song, Well Written and Sung by The Greatest Legend in Country Music King George Strait. Thank You To All Who Wear The Badge. God Bless America 💙🇺🇸❤🇺🇸💙🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

  75. B.... D....

    Beautiful, just plain beautiful! As always!

  76. L.... W....

    Love this song ❤️

  77. k.... p....

    How can anyone not like this song.. Non human.. USMC retired wife.. Thank you to all that serve.. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 unfortunately do to the dirty cops where i live. I cant respect them..

  78. t.... s....

    I support the good cops! There are bad apples like everything.

  79. C.... D....

    Gorge Has the most beautiful amazing voice of all time ❤️ & music will always be timeless! Country ain’t country with out Gorge Straights name 💯

  80. K.... G....

    Shame on the 5 dislikes. Long live the King 👑

  81. O.... C....

    Great song for Veterans Day thanks George I love this

  82. B.... B....

    I still love you and miss you beautiful singer love you babe 💕💕💕😘

  83. M.... k....

    👍👍👍👍

  84. T.... S....

    14 yrs this November for me, thanx George and thanx for posting pics of my fellow Officers in The San Antonio Police Dept.

  85. c.... w....

    Nice one George

  86. J.... L....

    Well spoken by the king himself

  87. L.... M....

    Beautiful song about sacrifice, strength and responsibilities of this career choice.

  88. D.... S....

    I love this

  89. P.... S....

    Thank You George Strait for this fabulous song and video and the message it gives. And thank you too, for all you do for our country.

  90. L.... G....

    This is a great song to play

  91. m.... r....

    added this to my best ever of all time country music playlist 💕 🌹

  92. J.... S....

    Awsome song George. A great song to honor all our heroes in the USA. God bless you always George.

  93. C.... ....

    Damn George is getting old still has that voice tho

    C.... ....

    I was amazed in the beginning so damn !!!

  94. D.... M....

    Thank you King George "" for this Beautiful& Emotional Video for Our Men& Women who serve& protect us everyday "" Our Police Officers "" 💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  95. T.... D....

    From a peace officer’s kid, thanks for singing this one George. It’s great!

  96. H.... P....

    Amazing video

  97. R.... D....

    Thank you MR. STRAIT! ⭐️💙⭐️💙🇺🇸

  98. C.... C....

    😍😍😍😍

  99. J.... C....

    The weight is surely more than a lot of them can handle without stealing from the community. SHERIFF HEATH WHITE!