Laugh at the Reaper

Mama cried when I signed the line
Said, "Son, don't you go too far."
But freedom ain't free, it costs a dime
And sometimes leaves a lasting scar
You gotta laugh at the reaper, stare him down,
Smile like a fool when he comes around.
If you're runnin' through hell, don’t hesitate,
Death ain’t a fear when it’s already your fate.
The boots are laced, the ground feels cold,
Steel in my hand, but my heart won't fold.
A letter in my pocket, a name in my prayer,
Each step's a gamble, but I’m already there.
Civilians watch, they don’t see through,
What a man’s gotta face when the dust turns blue.
You gotta laugh at the reaper, stare him down,
Smile like a fool when he comes around.
If you're runnin' through hell, don’t hesitate,
Death ain’t a fear when it’s already your fate.
The fire roars, the sky turns black,
No room for regrets, no turnin’ back.
My brother’s beside me, his eyes like steel,
We carry the weight that no one can feel.
They sit at home, safe and sound,
But they’ll never know this battleground.
You gotta laugh at the reaper, stare him down,
Smile like a fool when he comes around.
If you're runnin' through hell, don’t hesitate,
Death ain’t a fear when it’s already your fate.
Dusty boots, worn-out leather
Another town, another war
They ask me how I face the weather
Of bullets flyin' at my door
They don't know, no they don't know
What it takes to let it go
You gotta laugh at the reaper, stare him down,
Smile like a fool when he comes around.
If you're runnin' through hell, don’t hesitate,
Death ain’t a fear when it’s already your fate.

Male Vocalist, Rock