We Earn Our Stripes
Song Details & Lyrics
© 2023
Lyricist: Tyrone Taborn
Genre: Big Band
Theme: Military
Testimonial
“Absolutely wonderful. ”
“As a Navy Pilot that laid to rest a fallen Airman at Arlington on Monday, this timing is perfect. ”
Story Behind the Song
We Earn Our Stripes is the first song dedicated to and created specifically for Black soliders in our Armed Forces. The lyricist writes, “We’re the Black soldiers, Black sailors, and Airman.” Recognition of all that service men and women endure was coupled with powerful music “To our coutry and our people, we sacrifice.” Listen, to feel the powerful message embodied by We Earn Our Stripes..