Soldier Boy
Diane Renay Lyrics
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Oh, my little soldier boy,
I'll be true to you.
You were my first love
And you'll be my last love.
I will never make you blue.
I'll be true to you.
You can love but one girl.
Let me be that one girl,
For I'll be true to you.
Wherever you go,
My heart will follow.
I love you so.
I'll be true to you.
Take my love with you
To any port or foreign shore.
Darling, you must feel for sure,
I'll be true to you.
Soldier boy,
Oh, my little soldier boy,
I'll be true to you.
The song Soldier Boy by Diane Renay is a heartfelt expression of a girl's love for her soldier boy, who is leaving for his duty in the military. The singer pledges her loyalty and love to him, promising to be true to him no matter what. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as the singer addresses her beloved soldier boy and reassures him of her commitment to him.
As the lyrics unfold, the singer remembers the feelings she had when she first fell in love with the soldier boy, and how those emotions have stayed with her through time. She pledges to remain faithful to him, to be the one girl in his life that he can count on, and to follow him wherever he may go. She promises to be there for him, to support him, and to love him always, even if they are separated by distance and time.
Overall, Soldier Boy is a touching tribute to the love and devotion between two people, and the sacrifices that they are willing to make for each other. It captures the fear, the longing, and the strength of a relationship that is tested by the challenges of military service, but ultimately triumphs over all obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Soldier boy,
Addressing the target of the song - young male solders of the military.
Oh, my little soldier boy,
Expressing affection and admiration toward the soldier.
I'll be true to you.
Promising fidelity and commitment.
You were my first love
Referring to the beginning of the romantic relationship.
And you'll be my last love.
Declaring a long-term commitment to the soldier.
I will never make you blue.
Assuring the soldier that the singer won't cause any sadness or pain.
I'll be true to you.
Reiterating the promise of fidelity and devotion.
In this whole world
Acknowledging the vastness of the world.
You can love but one girl.
Suggesting that it's impossible to be devoted to multiple people romantically.
Let me be that one girl,
Asking to be the only significant romantic partner.
For I'll be true to you.
Stating the reason the singer should be the only romantic partner.
Wherever you go,
Highlighting the physical separation of the soldier from the singer.
My heart will follow.
Expressing emotional attachment regardless of geographical location.
I love you so.
Affirming the depth of the singer's love.
I'll be true to you.
Reiterating a promise of faithfulness.
Take my love with you
Offering emotional connection.
To any port or foreign shore.
Regardless of where the soldier will go, he can expect to be loved.
Darling, you must feel for sure,
Affirming that the singer's feelings are genuine.
I'll be true to you.
Reassuring the soldier of loyalty and dedication.
Soldier boy,
Repeating the initial address.
Oh, my little soldier boy,
Repeating the initial expression of admiration and affection.
I'll be true to you.
Reiterating the final promise of devotion.
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Written by: FLORENCE GREEN, LUTHER DIXON
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