Citizen Soldiers

Starting on 26th November, 2008 and continuing for three agonizing days, was another brutal terrorist attack on the city of Mumbai. They were the some of the worst scenes that I've seen in Mumbai city in the 26 years that I've been alive.

As the city recuperates, the mood amongst the people is one of anger and bitterness. People want revenge on the terrorists and want them tortured and killed. This is especially true of people who have lost someone they loved.

But if we fill our minds with hatred and fury, then we will never find peace. Instead, we must have compassion in our hearts. We must reach out and help those we who we can. Even if we help one person who needs it, then we have fulfilled our duty as citizens of the country.

It's time for us be to Citizen Soldiers.

I present below the lyrics of a song called 'Citizen Soldier' by 3 Doors Down:

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 the 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've sheltered
We'll always be ready because we will always be there

When there's 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've sheltered
We'll always be ready because we will always be there

Hope and pray, that you never need me
The rest assured I will not let you down
I 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 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
Standing on guard for the ones that we've sheltered
We'll always be ready because we will always be there



Here is the song on youtube:

Citizen Soldiers