American soldier
Life is Hard Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Wondering how he is, will he be coming home
With their children fast asleep, she gets down on bended knee
And prays for his return, prays for their family
He's a soldier, an American soldier
She serves beside him, in the silent ranks
Interlude
Daddy's little girl, watching through her tears
As she sadly waves goodbye, so many thoughts and fears
He was going to teach her soon, how to ride her bike
How to catch a ball, and how to fly a kite
He's a soldier, an American soldier
A little girl's hero, her security
He's her only son, seems just like yesterday
She held him in her arms, now he's so far away
Weeks and months slip by, the letters come and go
Silently she weeps, it's such a lonely road
For a soldier, an American soldier
A mother's pride, and her happiness
Time passes on
With no concern
Memories sustain them
Until his return
Patiently they wait for him
Their lives put on hold
Faithfully he carries on
Defending young and old
Interlude
So many friends he's lost, upon this battlefield
And so he carries on, his anguish concealed
He thinks not of himself, but of those that he defends
He'll see this mission through, until the bitter end
He's a soldier, an American soldier
Protecting freedom, for his countrymen
For his countrymen
The opening lines of "American Soldier," by Life is Hard, paint a picture of a soldier's family, eagerly waiting for his safe return home. The mother of the family is seen sitting beside the phone, clutching it with a prayer in her heart, waiting for the news about her husband's return. The second verse is about their daughter and how she stands strong even though she is disheartened after her father's departure. She recalls how her father had promised to teach her to ride a bicycle, catch a ball and fly a kite, but she was unable to do so as her father had to leave. The chorus emphasizes that the loyal soldier is an American soldier and he is fighting for the freedom and safety of his countrymen. The third verse then shifts the focus back to the mother's perspective, as she thinks back to the day when her son was born and realizes that time has slipped away since then, and now it seems like only yesterday he was held in her arms. The song concludes with lines that encapsulate the soldier's bravery, with a reminder that he is continuing to defend the nation until the end.
"American Soldier" is a beautiful song that highlights the struggles of a soldier's family when he is away. It is an emotional portrayal of not only the soldier's strength but also the mother's and daughter's courage to hold on in trying times. The lyrics provide a glimpse into the soldier's physical and emotional distance from his loved ones, and the family's unwavering hope for his return.
Line by Line Meaning
So many lonely nights, she sits beside the phone
The soldier's wife spends countless nights alone, waiting for her husband to call.
Wondering how he is, will he be coming home
She constantly worries about the safety of her husband and if he will make it back home.
With their children fast asleep, she gets down on bended knee
At night, with her children asleep, she prays for her husband's safe return and for their family.
And prays for his return, prays for their family
Her prayers are for the safe return of her husband and for their family to stay strong during this difficult time.
He's a soldier, an American soldier
The husband is a soldier fighting for his country.
She serves beside him, in the silent ranks
The wife is a supportive partner who stands beside her husband throughout his service.
Daddy's little girl, watching through her tears
The daughter watches her father go away with tears in her eyes, feeling sad and helpless.
As she sadly waves goodbye, so many thoughts and fears
The daughter goes through mixed emotions as she watches her father leave.
He was going to teach her soon, how to ride her bike
The father had plans to teach his daughter how to ride a bike.
How to catch a ball, and how to fly a kite
The father had other fun activities planned to teach his daughter.
A little girl's hero, her security
To the daughter, her father is a hero and a source of security.
He's her only son, seems just like yesterday
To the mother, her son is her only child, and it feels like it was just yesterday that he was born.
She held him in her arms, now he's so far away
The mother remembers holding her son as a baby, and now he is far from home as a soldier.
Silently she weeps, it's such a lonely road
The mother silently cries as she misses her son and feels the pain of his absence.
A mother's pride, and her happiness
To the mother, her son is a source of pride and happiness.
Memories sustain them, until his return
The family holds on to memories of their loved one until he returns home.
Patiently they wait for him, their lives put on hold
The family patiently waits for the soldier's return, putting their lives on hold.
Defending young and old
The soldier is defending the freedom and safety of both the young and the old.
Protecting freedom, for his countrymen
The soldier is fighting to protect the freedom of his fellow countrymen.
Contributed by Julia Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lifeishardmusic
Thanks for the kinds words my friend! Please share the video with your friends and family and spread the message... and please subscribe to our channel. Take care and God bless!
lifeishardmusic
You're welcome. Thanks to your family for your service to this great nation. We pray that peace prevails and our troops come home safely. God bless you and your family!
lifeishardmusic
Thanks Rus. It was an honor to include your son in this video. We are forever greatful for his service. May God keep him safe. Take care and God bless!
lifeishardmusic
Thanks for sharing this on Facebook. Please spread the word. Email it to your friends and family. We have high hopes for this song! You can download it on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, and more.
lifeishardmusic
You're welcome. Glad you liked the song. Thanks for subscribing. God bless our troops!
lifeishardmusic
Nate, it was nice talking with you today. Thanks for all that you guys do! You are true patriots! I'll get a DVD copy of the video in the mail to you. -Rob
lifeishardmusic
Thanks for the kind words! God bless the troops!
lifeishardmusic
Thanks to your family for their service. We are glad you liked the song. God bless!
lifeishardmusic
Thanks to your Dad and the rest of your family for their service to this great nation. God bless!
mrcooncat
Beautiful song ... very meaningful and emotional. Thanks to all the soldiers, marines, seamen and airmen keeping us all safe .. you are in my prayers every day!