Leigh Oates - Vocals (Order of Voices, Rise to Addiction)
Andy Trott - Guitars
Steve Wray - Guitars and Programming (BLAZE, Rise to Addiction)
Wayne Banks - Bass
Jeff Singer - Drums (Paradise Lost, BLAZE, Kill II This)
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The Path
Soldierfield Lyrics
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I'll meet you with a fire
Nowhere left to turn
We turn upon each other
Broken by this endless scourge
Pray for silence never heard
Fractured by the careless words
Again
I never did believe
All we have we leave
Broken promise, silent prayer
Walking wounded, cross to bear
Future blurring, fear and rage
Death is coming, blackened age
Concrete idols, stonewall kings
Better angels, bitter things
Pray forgiveness, with no word
Death is coming, rag and burn
Again, again
I never did believe
All we have we leave
Is this the path to see the light?
It seems the darkness holds
Is this the way to break a man?
To make the young turn old
Rise up don't be afraid any more
Rise up to live the life we all swore
Rise up don't be afraid any more
Rise up to live the life we all swore
Bring the war to me
I'll meet you with a fire
Nowhere left to turn
We turn upon each other…
Again, again
I never did believe
All we have we leave
Is this the path to see the light?
It seems the darkness holds
Is this the way to break a man?
To make the young turn old
Is this the path to see the light?
This is the path to see the light
The lyrics of Soldierfield's song "The Path" explores the themes of war, conflict, and broken promises. The opening lines "Bring the war to me, I'll meet you with a fire" suggest a confrontational attitude towards war, where the singer is ready to fight back. The lines "Nowhere left to turn, we turn upon each other" highlights the destructive nature of war and how it pits people against each other. The lyrics go on to describe the toll of war, including the broken promises, careless words, and the impending threat of death. The repetition of "again" emphasizes the cyclical nature of conflict and violence.
The chorus of "I never did believe, all we have we leave" suggests a fatalistic view of life that no matter how hard we fight or what we achieve, it will eventually come to an end. The lyrics explore the idea that in the midst of war, it is hard to see the light and find hope as "the darkness holds." The line "Is this the way to break a man? To make the young turn old" asks poignant questions about the true cost of war and who ultimately pays the price.
Overall, "The Path" is a powerful commentary on the destructive nature of war and how it shatters lives, breaks promises, and leaves little hope for the future. The lyrics are hauntingly beautiful and provide an insight into the toll of war that is not always visible.
Line by Line Meaning
Bring the war to me
I am willing to confront and face adversity.
I'll meet you with a fire
I am ready to fight with passion and intensity.
Nowhere left to turn
We have exhausted all other options and have no place to go for help.
We turn upon each other
We are so desperate that we resort to hurting one another instead of banding together.
Broken by this endless scourge
We have been weakened and damaged by this never-ending burden.
Pray for silence never heard
We hope for a change or resolution that never comes.
Fractured by the careless words
We have been hurt by insensitive or thoughtless comments from others.
Death is coming, rag and burn
We are facing destruction, chaos and loss.
I never did believe
I was never convinced or optimistic.
All we have we leave
Everything we accumulate and achieve will eventually be lost or forgotten.
Broken promise, silent prayer
A vow or commitment has been broken and there is nothing left to do but hope for healing in silence.
Walking wounded, cross to bear
We are suffering and struggling with a heavy burden that we must carry forward.
Future blurring, fear and rage
We are uncertain about what is to come and are filled with both terror and fury.
Death is coming, blackened age
We are living in a time of decline and decay where death looms nearby.
Concrete idols, stonewall kings
Leaders or idols that we thought were unbreakable and infallible have turned out to be rigid and unyielding.
Better angels, bitter things
The positive forces and influences that could help us are overshadowed by negativity and discontent.
Pray forgiveness, with no word
We beg for mercy or reconciliation silently and without any hope of being heard.
Is this the path to see the light?
Is this the way to find truth, understanding or salvation?
It seems the darkness holds
It appears that we are enveloped or trapped in a state of despair and hopelessness.
Is this the way to break a man?
Is this the method used to crush or defeat someone?
To make the young turn old
To cause innocent or hopeful individuals to become disillusioned, cynical and jaded.
Rise up don't be afraid any more
Stand up and fight without any more hesitation or anxiety.
Rise up to live the life we all swore
Embrace the existence and ideals that we all promised or aspired to.
This is the path to see the light
This is the way to find enlightenment or inner peace.
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.