Soldier
Chloe Charles Lyrics
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You are less than you were
And since you became
You are what they want
And I am waiting
For you to brave it
And you are begging
When we were young
We knew who we were
And as we grew older
We became soldiers
And I am waiting
For you to brave it
And you are begging
Just to be who you are
Slowly discreatly
It comes through
It's sneaky
From being to being
Shall we run away
From the robots
We became
Or shall we stay the same
As our younger selves
Who remain
And I am waiting
For you to brave it
And you are begging
Just to be who you are
The lyrics in Chloe Charles's song Soldier convey the idea of being true to oneself and resisting the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The opening lines suggest that a person's identity is diminished when they try to fit into someone else's idea of who they should be. They become what others want them to be, losing their individuality in the process. The singer in the song is waiting for someone to have the courage to be themselves and not be afraid to stand out from the crowd. On the other hand, the person being addressed is begging to be accepted for who they are, perhaps indicating that they are struggling to break free from societal norms that are not aligned with their true self.
The lyrics then shift to reflect on the transition from childhood to adulthood. When we are young, we are true to ourselves, and our identities are clear. However, as we grow older, we become soldiers, conformists, marching to the beat of someone else's drum. The lines, "Slowly discreatly, it comes through, It's sneaky, From being to being" could suggest that this pressure to conform is subtle but insidious and can creep in gradually until we don't recognize it anymore.
The final lines of the song pose a question to the listener: Should we run away from the robots we became or stay true to who we were as children? The word "robots" here could be a metaphor for those who have lost their individuality, perhaps suggesting that in trying to conform, we have become like machines, controlled and programmed to act in certain ways. To remain true to one's self requires bravery and a willingness to stand out from the crowd, to be different.
Line by Line Meaning
Since you came
Since you entered my life
You are less than you were
You have lost some of your authenticity and true identity
And since you became
Since you changed and let others influence you
You are what they want
You are conforming to the expectations of others
And I am waiting
I am waiting patiently for you
For you to brave it
For you to find your courage and stand up for what you believe
And you are begging
You are pleading and desiring
Just to be who you are
To revert back to your original identity and not bend to societal norms
When we were young
During our earlier years
We knew who we were
We had a strong sense of self and identity
And as we grew older
As we progressed in age and experience
We became soldiers
We adapted to our surrounding environments and became more rigid in our thinking
Slowly discreatly
Gradually and in a discreet manner
It comes through
It becomes apparent or noticeable
It's sneaky
It is deceptive and sly
From being to being
From one state or identity to another
Shall we run away
Should we escape or flee
From the robots
From the societal pressure to conform and fit in
We became
We changed or adapted
Or shall we stay the same
Or should we remain steadfast in our true identity
As our younger selves
Like we were in our youth
Who remain
Who continue to exist and persist
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Volha Life5
How many girls like Brittany there are on earth, and men like Victor always get what they deserve! Thanks for the story. and a great narratation. My favourite channel 😍
Play to Relax
It is strange about the husband - so many years he was a decent family man, a loving husband, a faithful friend, father, and suddenly he was full of bs and forgot about the children in general - no interest, no gifts. It is disgusting and despicable. However, thanks for the story and the good voiceover❤ nice story, as usual!
John Bryce
I have seen Emma Thompson in so Very many films and thought many times how wonderful her voice would be in a "book on tape"... but I'm not much of a fan of the Jane Austin types of stories, so I figured I'd never actually hear it. The first time listening here,... I was amazed the similarity. Pretty much how I would expect. Your voice is wonderful,.. some of the stories are a bit on the mushy side for me, but they're short, so still pleasant to listen to... Thank You!
Gubbah
Wonderful composition; I particularly liked the backstories. More from this writer please.
True Love and other fables
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Grace Jackson-Seivwright
The wife is a real lady the way she dealt with it....what a waste to throw away a lovely thing he had...I feel so sorry for the wife...
I love Susan 😂and the way she spoke to her husband.
Anthony what a FOOL he got what he wanted ....serve him right...again they never learn...not everything that glitters is gold...he has no one to blame but himself.
The nerve of Anthony.
This is not a upload but a movie...and I love it...just love it.
True Love and other fables
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Chris Arbon
You tell the best stories and with a really nice voice, great narration. Really enjoyable. Thank you. ❤
True Love and other fables
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Farrah Teague
Most everyone knows the saying, " you can't have your cake and eat it too." Here's a humorous take. You can't have your Kate and Edith too🤣