The Battle-lines are quiet, the guns will turn to rust

But the suffering and pain will never fade

You stood up for your country, never gave a second thought

Didn’t realize the price that you would pay

A heroes’ welcome was the last thing on your mind

But you came back to indifference and hate

Why do you feel guilty, when you are not to blame?

But you walk the streets and hold your head in shame

Dreams will never leave you of the things that you have seen

You’re haunted by the horrors that remain

Will you ever get the peace of mind you need?

Or take the tragic memories to your grave

Old Soldiers never cry

Old Soldiers never cry

Old Soldiers never cry

Old Soldiers never cry

As night falls on the Cenotaph, you say goodbye to friends

Your medals growing heavy with the years

Children playing in the park don’t know who you are

Forgotten hero, fighting back the tears

You remember everything you dare

And leave this world that never seemed to care

Old Soldiers never cry

Old Soldiers never cry

Old Soldiers never cry

Old Soldiers never cry

Old Soldiers never cry

Old Soldiers never cry

Second track from the album Dying World by Freudian Slip. A song about how poorly treated veterans are who return from fighting for their country to far less appreciation than they should receive.