Fallen Soldiers | Military Cadence
(Lyrics & History)
The U.S. Military's call-and-response chants, known as "jodies," reflect the camaraderie at the core of military life. These rhythmic traditions not only uplift morale but also keep troops moving in perfect sync.
Fallen Soldiers is a powerful and emotional cadence that pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for freedom. Through vivid storytelling, it serves as a reminder of the heavy cost of war and the lasting legacy left behind.
The project began in 2021 when a live video of my cadence-calling went viral. The clip quickly gained momentum online, attracting attention from several well-known musicians in the military community, including The Marine Rapper, Topher, D.Cure, MJ Hanks, and others.
One artist, Mick Blankenship, stood out and took a chance by helping turn this cadence into a polished, radio-ready rock song. His vocals can even be heard in the cadence responses.
Fallen Soldiers later broke into the top 10 on the iTunes Rock chart, earning millions of views and streams. None of this would have been possible without the artists who supported and shared the song—or the millions of American patriots who continue to listen and stand behind it.
Lyrics
Out on the battlefield covered in blood
There’s an Airborne Sapper dying in the mud
The enemy came closing in until the Soldier fell
So with one final magazine he sent ‘em all to hell
Fallen Soldiers
We stand on your shoulders
We carry your legacy
‘Cause no one said that freedom’s free
Fallen soldiers
We stand on your shoulders
I’ll carry your legacy
Till some day they remember me
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Out in a foxhole, shaking in his boots
There’s a brand new private too afraid to shoot
The Soldier to his left jumped on a hand grenade
And the gruesome price of war he paid
Fallen soldiers
We stand on your shoulders
We carry your legacy
‘Cause no one said that freedom’s free
Fallen soldiers
We stand on your shoulders
I’ll carry your legacy
Till some day they remember me
Listen to this cadence:
Song Name: Fallen Soldiers
Single
by Jonathan Michael Fleming
DISCLAIMERS:
The lyrics and music to the above cadence are not original to me. To the best of my knowledge, the song is in the public domain, as the author is unknown and has simply been handed down generation-to-generation within the US military.
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