Foot Soldier
Bjork Lyrics
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march ahead
enter the unknown
you will take the first step
foot soldier
blindfolded
you're babystepping
blindfolded
tread carefully
conquer the darkness
into the darkness
foot soldier
and then we'll follow
but you go first
march ahead
but you go first
foot soldier
march ahead
foot soldier
who will take the first step
The song "Foot Soldier" is a powerful encouragement for those who are about to face the unknown by taking that first step into the abyss. The song addresses the psyche of the many who dream of greatness but are held back by fear and trepidation. Björk, with her mystical voice and beautifully crafted lyrics, reminds the listener that every journey must begin with a single step. The repetition of the phrase "foot soldier" creates an image of someone in a war, a person with a purpose, a soldier of fortune, whose only mission is to conquer and to overcome. For those who dare to take the plunge into the unknown, they will be the foot soldiers who will lead the rest of us into battle. The opening line "march ahead, enter the unknown" is a call to action, to bravery and to take that first step, even if it means entering into unknown territories.
Björk uses the metaphor of a blindfolded person to illustrate how one can enter the unknown cautiously and with care. The image of being blindfolded is quite powerful in that it removes the sense of sight, a sense that is so crucial when navigating through the unknown. The line, "you're babystepping, carefully treading," is a reminder to take things one step at a time, to not let fear overwhelm, to be mindful of each step taken. Even when blindfolded, one can conquer darkness by treading carefully; conquering fear by bravely taking that first step. The final stanza of the song, "who will take the first step," is a question posed to the listener. It's an invitation to be a foot soldier and to embark on a journey, to take the lead and go into the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
foot soldier
Björk addresses the soldiers.
march ahead
She encourages them to move forward.
enter the unknown
She tells them to face the unknown.
you will take the first step
She gives them the responsibility of taking the first step.
foot soldier
Björk reiterates her address to the soldiers.
blindfolded
She exposes their vulnerability.
you're babystepping
She acknowledges their cautious movements.
carefully treading
She reinforces the need for cautiousness.
blindfolded
She reminds them of their vulnerability.
tread carefully
She reiterates the need for caution.
conquer the darkness
She instructs them to conquer their fears.
into the darkness
She acknowledges the darkness that they are entering.
foot soldier
She addresses them again.
and then we'll follow
She promises to follow after them.
but you go first
She reaffirms their duty to take the first step.
march ahead
She encourages them again.
but you go first
She repeats their duty to take the first step.
foot soldier
She addresses them for the final time.
who will take the first step
She poses the question to the soldiers, challenging them to step up.
Contributed by Jordyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
brojon san
This stimulated my pineal gland
Activated my kundalini
And Balanced my chakras
All in one 💀🦋
DUMPSTERF1LM
When will she collect these b-sides, It's literally an untapped goldmine
Germans In Leather Pants
can this song last just lets say ... forever ? <3
bobby matto
+ben rockhold I wish!
SER
such an underrated bop
nmo 0
love you bjork love your songs especially this
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I looove those glitchy harp effects!
lisa mays
Love this so much
cryo
i feel like this is unfinished. i would like to hear something more than the same chorus a couple of times. incredible song
nmo 0
if you could know how i love this song....