The Unknown Soldier
Meece David Lyrics
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As he studies with his friends
They mean no harm, they laugh
And call him preacher now and then
His words are few, he saves them
'Til he's home and on his knees
That's where he's a warrior
He's the unknown soldier
The unsung hero, the brother on the street
He's the unknown soldier
The holy warrior who will never sound retreat
He's your unseen comrade
And his triumph will be sweet
He's the unknown soldier
There's been no bloody torture
No burning at the stake
There will be no published memoirs
No memorial for his sake
And no one calls him martyr
His blood has not been shed
Still in combat he's been faithful
In the little things instead
He's the unknown soldier
The unsung hero, the brother on the street
He's the unknown soldier
The holy warrior who will never sound retreat
He's your unseen comrade
And his triumph will be sweet
He's the unknown soldier
The lyrics of Meece David's song, "The Unknown Soldier," tell the story of an unnamed man who is both a student and a spiritual warrior. The song describes the man as unassuming but deeply devoted to his faith, saving his words for when he is alone and on his knees. Though he has not experienced physical torture or martyrdom, he is still a soldier in his own way, fighting for his beliefs and the freedom of others. Despite the lack of recognition for his efforts, the song suggests that his triumph will be sweet in the end.
The imagery in the song suggests that the man is not well-known or respected by his peers, who teasingly call him "preacher" and may not fully understand his beliefs. However, this lack of recognition does not diminish the significance of his actions. The song emphasizes that he is a hero, an unsung warrior fighting for what he believes in. The idea of an "unknown soldier" is often used to mourn and honor soldiers who have fallen in battle, but this song takes the concept in a different direction, elevating the quiet but steadfast efforts of those who fight for their beliefs without fanfare or recognition.
Line by Line Meaning
You see him on the campus
You may notice him at school
As he studies with his friends
He spends his time learning with his peers
They mean no harm, they laugh
They are harmless and enjoy each other's company
And call him preacher now and then
Sometimes they jokingly refer to him as a preacher
His words are few, he saves them
He is usually quiet and chooses his words carefully
'Til he's home and on his knees
He only speaks his mind when he is alone and praying
That's where he's a warrior
In his private moments, he is fighting battles
And he fights to see them free
He prays for the freedom of others
He's the unknown soldier
He is an anonymous hero
The unsung hero, the brother on the street
A hero not being celebrated or acknowledged, a person just like any other on the street
He's the unknown soldier
He is an anonymous hero
The holy warrior who will never sound retreat
He is a devout fighter, never giving up his beliefs
He's your unseen comrade
He is your ally without your knowledge
And his triumph will be sweet
If he wins, it will mean everything
He's the unknown soldier
He is an anonymous hero
There's been no bloody torture
He has not suffered severely
No burning at the stake
He has not been a martyr
There will be no published memoirs
No one will write about him
No memorial for his sake
No one will build a monument for him
And no one calls him martyr
He does not consider himself a martyr
His blood has not been shed
He has not been physically hurt
Still in combat he's been faithful
Despite this, he continues his fight
In the little things instead
He is fighting in ways that are less noticeable
He's the unknown soldier
He is an anonymous hero
The unsung hero, the brother on the street
A hero not being celebrated or acknowledged, a person just like any other on the street
He's the unknown soldier
He is an anonymous hero
The holy warrior who will never sound retreat
He is a devout fighter, never giving up his beliefs
He's your unseen comrade
He is your ally without your knowledge
And his triumph will be sweet
If he wins, it will mean everything
He's the unknown soldier
He is an anonymous hero
Contributed by Alice Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bill New, Sr.
This is probably my favorite song by David Meece.
Such a wonderful song about "prayer warriors" such as grandparents, and parents that mostly go unnoticed by most people. God sees and rewards the faithful "prayer warriors".
Ami Contreras Barrutia
Beautiful song. It´s the way it should be. The faithfulness of a pastor shows the time he spends alone with his God, just like Jesus did. Great rythm. Deep meaning.
Javier Bello
All the 80s in one song! Love the voice, synths and the strat guitars!
carsonky
Instantly takes me back to my youth group in the late 80s. Thanks for posting.
Morgan M
+carsonky Me too! Our youth group went to the PCTC (Pennsylvania Christian Teen Convention) In Hershey every year and I remember seeing his concert there. Amazing! Such fond memories
Morgan M
+Morgan M Sorry, I forgot this is my daughter's account lol I am Becky :)
Niko Knight Puppet Production
Me too. :)
Jon Washington
I declare David Meece is the all time "BEST" contemporary Christian music artist of all time. His music always inspires my faith in Jesus Christ and I never tire of listening to it. It is truly wonderful, anointed and uniquely eclectic.
Timothy Maynard
One of the most talented...
Andrew Haxley
Jon Washington i love this music too, in fact i love god and jesus so much too, im a true child of god and their my best friends, this song is the best, it inspires my strong faith hope and love in both my perfect heavenly father and my perfect lord and savior jesus christ, god bless u friend and keep up the good work:)