Soldier
Martin Almgren Lyrics
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They got scared when the lights went low.
I'll get you through it nice and slow,
When the world's spinning out of control.
Afraid of what they might lose
Might get scraped or they might get bruised.
You could beg them, what's the use?
That's why it's called a moment of truth
I'll search if you don't see it,
You're thirsty, I'll be rain,
You get hurt, I'll take your pain.
I know you don't believe it,
But I said it and I still mean it,
When you heard what I told you,
When you get worried I'll be your soldier.
Funny when times get hard,
At the last moment when you're supposed to charge,
Always on the longest yard,
Oh, they feel their feet getting cold.
Hiding here, hiding there,
Find them underneath the stairs,
People hiding everywhere,
Trying to be still like a stone.
I'll get it if you need it,
I'll search if you can't see it,
You're thirsty, I'll be rain,
You get hurt, I'll take your pain.
I know you don't believe it,
But I said it and I still mean it,
When you heard what I told you,
When you get worried I'll be your soldier.
My aim is so true,
I wanna show you,
I'll try forever,
I'm never gonna say "surrender".
I'll get it if you need it,
I'll search if you can't see it,
You're thirsty, I'll be rain,
You get hurt, I'll take your pain.
I know you don't believe it,
But I said it and I still mean it,
When you heard what I told you,
When you get worried I'll be your soldier.
I'll be your soldier
Well I'll be, oh I'll be your soldier
I'll be your soldier
I'll be your soldier
La ra la ra ra ra, la ra la ra ra
The lyrics to Martin Almgren's song "Soldier" invoke a sense of reassurance and protection. The singer is expressing his willingness to be there for someone during difficult times. The metaphor of being a soldier conveys the idea that the singer is ready to fight for and defend his loved one, and be a source of strength and stability. The lines "Where did all the people go? They got scared when the lights went low" suggest that the people around the singer might have abandoned him or her during a time of crisis, but he's not going to do the same. He's going to be a constant presence, guiding the person through a time when "the world's spinning out of control."
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'll get it if you need it, I'll search if you can't see it, you're thirsty, I'll be rain, you get hurt, I'll take your pain," driving home the point that the singer is willing to be a shoulder to lean on, providing comfort and support. The lines "My aim is so true, I wanna show you, I'll try forever, I'm never gonna say 'surrender'" express the singer's determination to be there for the person he's singing to - that he'll never give up on them, and that he's in it for the long haul.
Overall, "Soldier" is a powerful song about the importance of being there for someone in times of trouble, and the unwavering devotion one should have towards the people they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did all the people go?
Everyone disappeared when things got tough.
They got scared when the lights went low.
They were afraid when faced with a challenge.
I'll get you through it nice and slow,
I'll help you every step of the way.
When the world's spinning out of control.
When life seems chaotic.
Afraid of what they might lose
Scared of the potential consequences.
Might get scraped or they might get bruised.
They fear getting hurt.
You could beg them, what's the use?
Trying to convince them wouldn't work.
That's why it's called a moment of truth
A moment where decisions matter most.
I'll get it if you need it,
I'll help you find the solution.
I'll search if you don't see it,
I'll keep trying when you've given up.
You're thirsty, I'll be rain,
If you need something, I'll provide.
You get hurt, I'll take your pain.
I'll help you through the tough times.
I know you don't believe it,
You may be skeptical.
But I said it and I still mean it,
I'm determined to help.
When you heard what I told you,
When you listened to my advice.
When you get worried I'll be your soldier.
I'll be there for you during tough times.
Funny when times get hard,
Ironically when life is tough.
At the last moment when you're supposed to charge,
In the final moments when you need to take action.
Always on the longest yard,
When the challenge seems the most difficult.
Oh, they feel their feet getting cold.
They get scared and hesitant.
Hiding here, hiding there,
Trying to avoid taking action.
Find them underneath the stairs,
They may be hiding away.
People hiding everywhere,
Everyone is scared.
Trying to be still like a stone.
They're frozen and hesitant to act.
My aim is so true,
I want to help you successfully.
I wanna show you,
I want to prove to you how I can help.
I'll try forever,
I'll never give up on you.
I'm never gonna say 'surrender'.
I will keep trying to help you succeed.
I'll be your soldier
I will be there for you.
Well I'll be, oh I'll be your soldier
I will go above and beyond to help.
La ra la ra ra ra, la ra la ra ra
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