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Soldier
Headspace Lyrics
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I'm simply living in this army holding
There's nothing to fear, except the war I hear
and civilians in their combat clothing
But there is no answer when you ask where it's all leading
There must be something we can say or do
Who can belong inside an army town
when we're all fighting to get out of here?
When I return and I'm much older,
I...I often wonder, will the...the war be over?
And how will I feel that I was sent to kill
with decisions I have no control of?
There is no answer when you ask where it's all leading
There must be something we can say or do
Who can belong inside an army town
when we're all fighting to get out of here?
Out of here
When I return and it's all over,
I...I hope you'll carry me upon your shoulder
and walk up the hill beneath the cannon,
and lay my body down with...with my companions
There is no answer when you ask where it's all leading
There must be something we can say or do
Who can belong inside an army town
when we're all fighting to get out of here?
Out of here
The lyrics of Headspace's song Soldier delve into the mind of a soldier serving in a war. The first stanza talks about how the soldier is living in an army holding and is afraid of the war and the civilians fighting it. The second stanza raises questions about the purpose of the war and how the soldier will feel about the decisions they made when they return older. The last stanza is a plea to be remembered after the war is over, to be carried up the hill and laid to rest with companions.
The song highlights the fear and uncertainty that soldiers face during wars. They have no control over the decisions they make and the outcome of the war. The lyrics also question the purpose of wars and the futility of the efforts put into them. The plea to be remembered after the war is over could be seen as a more personal reflection of the price that soldiers pay for being part of wars.
Line by Line Meaning
When I return, I'll be a soldier
I am preparing myself to become a soldier and fight for my country.
I'm simply living in this army holding
I am currently residing in a military base and following the daily routines of a soldier.
There's nothing to fear, except the war I hear
I am afraid of the harsh reality of war that I have only heard about but have yet to face.
and civilians in their combat clothing
I am fearful of the civilians who dress in combat attire, as they may partake in dangerous military activities that could harm me and my fellow soldiers.
But there is no answer when you ask where it's all leading
I am unsure of the purpose and end goal of this war, and I feel hopeless when questioning its meaning.
There must be something we can say or do
As a soldier, I hope that there is something I can do or say to bring about peace and understanding to this war.
Who can belong inside an army town
I question who truly belongs in a military base such as this one.
when we're all fighting to get out of here?
Despite being here, we all long to leave and return to our normal lives.
When I return and I'm much older, I...I often wonder, will the...the war be over?
As I get older, I ponder whether the war will ever come to an end.
And how will I feel that I was sent to kill
I worry about my emotional state should I be forced to take another person's life during combat.
with decisions I have no control of?
As a soldier, I may have to make decisions that I do not agree with or control, adding to my concern and worry about the war.
When I return and it's all over, I...I hope you'll carry me upon your shoulder
If I make it back from this war alive, I hope that my loved ones will be there to welcome and support me.
and walk up the hill beneath the cannon, and lay my body down with...with my companions
If I do not make it back from the war, I hope that my fellow soldiers will honor me by carrying my body and laying me to rest alongside our fallen comrades.
Out of here
This phrase serves as a repeated chorus, emphasizing my desire to leave this military base and return to my normal life.
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.