Meece often incorporates classical piano works into his songs. "This Time" (from LEARNING TO TRUST) borrows its opening section, bridge and ending tag from Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" (Op. 10, No. 12) in C minor. Similarly, the introductory melody for "You Can Go" (from the album 7) is taken from Bach's Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor (BWV 784) and "Falling Down" (from COUNT THE COST) has its basis in a sonata by Mozart.
His song "We Are the Reason" has been recorded by over 200 other artists and CHRONOLOGY's "Seventy-Times-Seven" peaked at No. 77 in Australia's Top 100 chart. David worked with Canadian Juno Award winner Gino Vannelli for his albums CHRONOLOGY and CANDLE IN THE RAIN.
David and his wife currently live in Franklin, Tennessee.
The Unknown Soldier
David Meece Lyrics
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As he studies with his friends
They mean no harm, they laugh
And call him preacher now and then
His words are few, he saves them
'Til he's home and on his knees
That's where he's a warrior
He's the unknown soldier
The unsung hero, the brother on the street
He's the unknown soldier
The holy warrior who will never sound retreat
He's your unseen comrade
And his triumph will be sweet
He's the unknown soldier
There's been no bloody torture
No burning at the stake
There will be no published memoirs
No memorial for his sake
And no one calls him martyr
His blood has not been shed
Still in combat he's been faithful
In the little things instead
He's the unknown soldier
The unsung hero, the brother on the street
He's the unknown soldier
The holy warrior who will never sound retreat
He's your unseen comrade
And his triumph will be sweet
He's the unknown soldier
In David Meece's song "The Unknown Soldier," the listener is introduced to a character that is often overlooked and underappreciated - the everyday person who is fighting battles that go unnoticed by the world around them. This soldier is not adorned with medals or celebrated with parades, but rather, he blends in with the crowd, studying with his friends and quietly living out his beliefs. However, what makes this soldier stand out is his unwavering faith and dedication to his cause, which he demonstrates through his prayerful devotion and the little things he does to make the world a better place.
The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is not seeking recognition or glory but is instead content to fight for his beliefs in his own small way. He is a holy warrior who will never give up, even when the battle seems lost. Despite the fact that he will never receive recognition, his triumph will be sweet, and his legacy will live on in the lives of those he touched. Through these powerful lyrics, the song reminds the listener that everyone has the potential to be an unsung hero in their own way, and that it is often the people who go unnoticed that have the biggest impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You see him on the campus
He can be found on the school grounds
As he studies with his friends
He spends time with his companions to learn and grow
They mean no harm, they laugh
Although they enjoy themselves, they do not intend to hurt anyone
And call him preacher now and then
Occasionally, they address him as a clergyman
His words are few, he saves them
He speaks sparingly, keeping his thoughts to himself
'Til he's home and on his knees
Until he is alone and praying on his knees
That's where he's a warrior
That is when he transforms into a fighter
And he fights to see them free
He battles to liberate those around him
He's the unknown soldier
He is the person who nobody knows about
The unsung hero, the brother on the street
He is the unacknowledged champion, like a sibling in the neighborhood
He's the unknown soldier
He is the individual who is not recognized
The holy warrior who will never sound retreat
He is the sacred fighter who will not give up
He's your unseen comrade
He is your anonymous partner
And his triumph will be sweet
His victory will be well-deserved
There's been no bloody torture
He has not suffered extreme physical pain
No burning at the stake
He has not been burned at the stake
There will be no published memoirs
His story will not be shared in print
No memorial for his sake
He will not have a monument made in his honor
And no one calls him martyr
Nobody labels him as a martyr
His blood has not been shed
He has not lost his life fighting
Still in combat he's been faithful
Despite the difficulties, he remains loyal
In the little things instead
Rather than grand gestures, he is committed to small deeds
He's the unknown soldier
He is the unrecognized hero
The unsung hero, the brother on the street
He is the unappreciated warrior, the sibling in the neighborhood
He's the unknown soldier
He is the anonymous individual
The holy warrior who will never sound retreat
He is the divine fighter who will not quit
He's your unseen comrade
He is your hidden ally
And his triumph will be sweet
His success will be gratifying
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bill New, Sr.
This is probably my favorite song by David Meece.
Such a wonderful song about "prayer warriors" such as grandparents, and parents that mostly go unnoticed by most people. God sees and rewards the faithful "prayer warriors".
Ami Contreras Barrutia
Beautiful song. It´s the way it should be. The faithfulness of a pastor shows the time he spends alone with his God, just like Jesus did. Great rythm. Deep meaning.
Javier Bello
All the 80s in one song! Love the voice, synths and the strat guitars!
carsonky
Instantly takes me back to my youth group in the late 80s. Thanks for posting.
Morgan M
+carsonky Me too! Our youth group went to the PCTC (Pennsylvania Christian Teen Convention) In Hershey every year and I remember seeing his concert there. Amazing! Such fond memories
Morgan M
+Morgan M Sorry, I forgot this is my daughter's account lol I am Becky :)
Niko Knight Puppet Production
Me too. :)
Jon Washington
I declare David Meece is the all time "BEST" contemporary Christian music artist of all time. His music always inspires my faith in Jesus Christ and I never tire of listening to it. It is truly wonderful, anointed and uniquely eclectic.
Timothy Maynard
One of the most talented...
Andrew Haxley
Jon Washington i love this music too, in fact i love god and jesus so much too, im a true child of god and their my best friends, this song is the best, it inspires my strong faith hope and love in both my perfect heavenly father and my perfect lord and savior jesus christ, god bless u friend and keep up the good work:)