Soldier Of Love
17. The Beatles Lyrics
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And surrender to me
Lay down your arms of love
And love me peacefully, yeah
Use your arms for loving me
Baby, that's the way it's got to be
For you're the woman and I love you so
So forget the other boys, 'cause my love is real
Come off your battlefield
Lay down your arms of love
And love me peacefully
Lay down your arms of love
And love me tenderly, yeah
Use your arms for hold me tight
Baby, I don't want to fight no more
The weapons you're using
Are hurting me bad
And someday you're going to see
'Cause my love for you, baby
Is the truest you've ever had
A soldier of love is hard to be
Lay down your arms of love
And love me peacefully
Lay down your arms of love
And surrender to me, yeah
Use your arms for squeezing
And please the one that you want to hold
Soldier of love
Baby, lay down your arms
Soldier of love
Baby, lay down your arms
The Beatles' song Soldier of Love is a plea for peace in a tumultuous relationship. The lyrics describe a battle of love where one partner is using their "weapons" to hurt the other. The singer urges their partner to lay down their "arms of love" and surrender to them, promising that they will be loved peacefully and tenderly. The line "use your arms for loving me, baby that's the way it's got to be" emphasizes the importance of physical intimacy in a loving relationship. The singer acknowledges that their partner is not bad, but they want them to forget about other potential love interests and come off their "battlefield" to be with them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Soldier of Love," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for someone who is fighting for their love and relationship. The bridge warns of the consequences of continued fighting, saying that "the weapons you're using are hurting me bad" and that the singer's love is the "truest you've ever had."
Overall, Soldier of Love is a heartfelt plea for peace and love in a relationship that has been marred by conflict. The singer wants their partner to lay down their defenses and surrender to the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay down your arms of love
Stop fighting against love and let yourself love me
And surrender to me
Submit to my love and let it take over
Use your arms for loving me
Express your love physically through holding and embracing me
Baby that's the way it's got to be
This is the only possible path for our love to thrive
There ain't no reason for you to be bad
There's no excuse for you to resist this love
For you're the woman and I love you so
Because you are the one I love and care for deeply
So forget the other boys, cause my love is real
Don't pay attention to other men's advances, my love is genuine
Come off your battlefield
Step away from your defenses and let yourself love freely
And love me tenderly, yeah
Express love in a gentle, caring way
Use your arms for hold me tight
Hold me close and don't let go
Baby I don't want to fight no more
I'm tired of the conflict and want to resolve differences peacefully
The weapons you're using
Your ways of resisting love
Are hurting me bad
They cause me a great deal of pain
And someday you're going to see
Eventually you will realize the harm you're doing to both of us
Cause my love for you baby
The depth and sincerity of my love for you
Is the truest you've ever had
It's the most honest and genuine love you've ever experienced
A soldier of love is hard to be
Loving someone deeply can be difficult and requires courage and commitment
And please the one that you want to hold
Make the person you love happy and content, through your love and affection
Baby lay down your arms
Stop resisting and fighting love
Soldier of love
Someone who is devoted to love and fights for it with all their heart
Baby lay down your arms
Stop resisting and fighting love
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Written by: Buzz Cason, Tony Moon
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