Brothers On The Line (firefighter tribute)

Dedicated to those who serve in the firefighting profession. Written by the son of a retired New Jersey firefighter whose grandfather, brother and nephew are also on the job. Contact me if you are interested in using this song for any purpose. Thanks for listening! Brothers On The Line lyrics: By God’s good grace and a lucky break we made it out alive My brother was relieved I could see it in his eyes The bell went off at midnight and out the door we raced The dust and smoke that filled our lungs is a hazard we all face The flames raged as the roof caved but we carried two girls out The job is done and one by one we head back to the house Where my daddy steered the engine and my grandpa he did too This is what we all were born to do They’ve got my back, I’ve got theirs every single time They’re my brothers on the line, brothers on the line When I was only five years old I raced downstairs to see A hook and ladder fire truck under the Christmas tree And the siren’s call said it all and it was meant to be And my daddy steered the engine and my grandpa he did too Those were the greatest days I knew We drove that engine ladder up and put out every fire We were brothers on the line, brothers on the line Now I hold the helmet in my hand the bell rings one more time When duty calls some may fall I look up to the sky Where my daddy steers the engine and my grandpa he does too These are the greatest men I ever knew They’re my brothers on the line, brothers on the line We’re brothers on the line, brothers on the line © 2014 Robert Dye (Robert Dye Music/ASCAP)/ Askold Buk (Poto Kabango Music/ ASCAP) Vocals: Matt D. Recorded at Beaird Music Group, Nashville, TN