Airborne
U.S. Army Airborne Lyrics


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We're all-American and proud to be
For we're the soldiers of liberty
Some fly their gliders through the enemy
Others are sky paratroopers

We're all-American and fight we will
Till all the guns of the foe are still (get ready)
Airborne from skies of blue, we're coming through, let's go

Put on your boots, your parachutes
Get all those gliders ready to attack today
For we'll be gone, into the dawn
To fight them all the 82nd way, hey, hey

We're all-American and proud to be
For we're the soldiers of liberty
Some fly their gliders through the enemy
Others are sky paratroopers

We're all-American and fight we will




Till all the guns of the foe are still (get ready)
Airborne from skies of blue, we're coming through, let's Go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Airborne" celebrate the courage and patriotism of the members of the US Armed Forces, specifically those who serve in the airborne division. The first stanza describes the various roles that soldiers in this unit may have, either flying gliders or parachuting from the sky. The chorus expresses a sense of pride in being American and fighting for liberty, with the added message that the soldiers will keep fighting until they have defeated the enemy.


The second stanza is a call to action, urging the soldiers to prepare their gear and equipment for an attack. The language used in this stanza is informal and colloquial, with phrases like "put on your boots" and "get all those gliders ready." The final lines of this stanza emphasize the unique identity and bravery of the 82nd Airborne Division.


Line by Line Meaning

We're all-American and proud to be
As members of the United States Armed Forces, we take pride in our nationality and our duty to serve and defend our country.


For we're the soldiers of liberty
We are dedicated to upholding the principles of freedom and democracy that our nation was founded upon.


Some fly their gliders through the enemy
Some of us use gliders to fly undetected and infiltrate enemy territory in order to complete our mission.


Others are sky paratroopers
Other members are trained to jump out of planes and land behind enemy lines to gain a strategic advantage in battle.


We're all-American and fight we will
We are committed to defending our nation and will go to battle if necessary to protect the freedoms of our people.


Till all the guns of the foe are still (get ready)
We will not stop fighting until our enemy is defeated and their weapons are silenced.


Airborne from skies of blue, we're coming through, let's go
We are coming to the battlefield via air, and we are ready and eager to engage in combat.


Put on your boots, your parachutes
Gather your equipment and prepare for combat.


Get all those gliders ready to attack today
Ensure that all equipment, including gliders, is prepared for use in the upcoming mission.


For we'll be gone, into the dawn
We are prepared to embark on a dangerous mission that could last into the early morning hours.


To fight them all the 82nd way, hey, hey
We are fighting for our nation and the ideals of liberty and democracy, and doing it the way the 82nd Airborne does it: with honor, courage, and commitment.




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Written by: Carl Sigman, Charles Koff, Tom Jones

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Leda Shelton

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Sharon Turpin

My son is at Ft. Benning right now in AIT...he will be Airborne in 3 weeks...I'm so proud of him ❤ update....
He is now Airborne 💪💪

Ralph Curry, Jr.

We shall pray for him and all our soldiers serving! FATHER GOD ALMIGHTY, in CHRIST JESUS, watch over this young man and all his Unit Brothers, and all The U.S. Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard!!!

John Michael

How long did it take him to become airborne?

Brandon M

@John Michael If hes infantry I think basic + AIT is 22 weeks, so probably 25 weeks at airborne graduation.

John Michael

@Brandon M 6 months and 1 week.

John Michael

@Brandon M Wish I had gone in.

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rocking ronan

Let's alll be glad that our army has evolved so quickly and has become such a powerful army

Mark Adams

Ok...except for that cadence...it was pretty bad😅

Faith Budner Elad

Evolved so quickly thanks to the just retired chief of staff!

Jef Free Rothermel

No.. lol way off. We need more farmers than soldiers

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