[ (C) 2026 Joseph M Lenard media SEND US FEEDBACK (via CTP Show): https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210487/fan_mail/new - https://tinyurl.com/SubscribeToCTP - CTP Audios: https://tinyurl.com/CTPonBuzzsprout - CTP Videos: https://tinyurl.com/CTPonBITCHUTE - https://tinyurl.com/CTPgear - https://tinyurl.com/JLenardDetroitGear - AI images/videos/audio CTP uses: https://tinyurl.com/GalaxyMagicaAI - https://tinyurl.com/BookPromotionViaFiverr ] [Verse 1] Sunrise paints the barracks gray Another dawn another day Boots on ground miles away We just hope and we just pray [Pre-Chorus] Letters sent and not received Hearts on sleeves truly believed Wearing red so they’re not alone Till every hero’s coming home [Chorus 1] Red Friday Every week Red Friday Silent speak Red Friday For the brave Red Friday Souls to save Remember Everyone Deployed In every heart, in every voice Remember Everyone Deployed Standing strong, we make this choice [Verse 2] Pulled on this red shirt Same one as last week Coffee in a thermos Their names on my sleeve Yellowed little photo Tucked into my phone They’re waking up in deserts I’m driving alone [Chorus 2] It’s RED Friday I remember everyone deployed Every heartbeat Filling up a silent void From the cul-de-sac to the convoy From this small town to the sand RED Friday I wear you on my hands [Verse 3] Flag on the storefront Taped to the glass Teachers in the hallway Letting the kids ask Mama at the mailbox Praying for good news Steam on the kitchen window Her eyes shining through [Chorus 3] It’s RED Friday I remember everyone deployed Every heartbeat Filling up a silent void From the cul-de-sac to the convoy From this small town to the sand RED Friday I wear you on my hands [Bridge] I can’t lift your rucksack But I can lift your name (oh) I can’t walk your footsteps But I can share the weight So I’ll stand here in scarlet Till you all come home You are not forgotten You’re never alone [Chorus 4] It’s RED Friday I remember everyone deployed Every heartbeat Filling up a silent void From the cul-de-sac to the convoy From this small town to the sand RED Friday I wear you on my hands [Outro] I’ll wear red Till you’re back on this land RED Friday I remember where you stand [RED Friday (Remember Everyone Deployed) We Hope, We Pray. Here in land of Red White And Blue we remember and miss you. We honor you with RED Friday. JLenardDetroit (Joseph M Lenard: Author/Podcaster)]
