Lyle Lovett is an americana singer-songwriter and actor from Klein, Texas, … Read Full Bio ↴Lyle Lovett is an americana singer-songwriter and actor from Klein, Texas, who has been described as "the thinking man's cowboy". While typically associated with the alt-country genre, his albums typically incorporate folk, swing, blues, jazz and gospel music as well as more traditional country & western styles. The Night's Lullaby Songfacts reports that after twenty-six years with Curb, Lyle Lovett released his eleventh and last album for the record label, Release Me, on February 28, 2012. The record is mainly made up of covers that Lovett has played, but never got round to recording.

The four-time Grammy winner has acted in a number of films and been a guest-star on television. Lovett was married to actress Julia Roberts for a short time in the mid-1990s. In 2002, he was gored by a bull while working on his uncle's farm in Texas, but soon recovered and resumed touring.

I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord
Lyle Lovett Lyrics

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I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army
I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army

I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army
I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord

I'm a soldier in the army

I got my war clothes on in the army of the Lord
I got my war clothes on in the army
I got my war clothes on in the army of the Lord
I got my war clothes on in the army

I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army
I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army

I believe I'll die in the army of the Lord
I believe I'll die in the army
I believe I'll die in the army of the Lord
I believe I'll die in the army

I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army
I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army

I got my breastplate on in the army of the Lord
Got my breastplate on in the army
I got my breastplate on in the army of the Lord
I got my breastplate on in the army

I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army
I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army

I'm gonna fight until I die in the army of the Lord
I'm gonna fight until I die in the army of the Lord
I'm gonna fight until I die in the army of the Lord
Gonna fight until I die in the army of the Lord

I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army
I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army

I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army
I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army

I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army

I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I'm a soldier in the army

Overall Meaning

Lyle Lovett's song "I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord" is simply about the belief and conviction of the singer, that he is committed to serving the Lord and fighting for the Lord's cause. The repetitive lyrics "I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord" reinforces the idea of an army, a united force working towards a common cause. The use of the word "soldier" emphasizes the idea of a fight that needs to be won. Further, the use of "war clothes" and "breastplate" symbolizes the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), which is the spiritual armor that Christians should put on to fight against the devil and his schemes.

The repetition of the phrase "I believe I'll die in the army of the Lord" emphasizes the commitment of the singer to the Lord's cause, even if it means putting his life on the line. The singer sees himself as part of a larger cause, fighting for something greater than himself. This song can be viewed as a call to action for Christians to be willing to sacrifice and fight for their faith.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a soldier in the army of the Lord
I am committed to serving God and following his commands like a soldier serves and follows their commander in the army.

I got my war clothes on in the army of the Lord
I am prepared for spiritual warfare and have equipped myself with the necessary tools and mindset to fight for God.

I believe I'll die in the army of the Lord
I am willing to give my life for my faith and serve God until the very end.

Got my breastplate on in the army of the Lord
I have put on the armor of God to protect myself from spiritual attacks and remain strong in my faith.

I'm gonna fight until I die in the army of the Lord
I am determined to continue serving God and fighting for what I believe in, even if it means sacrificing my life.

Lyrics © Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DP, GEORGE DUKE, LYLE LOVETT

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