Soldier
Sydney Alton Lyrics
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Tears are just falling down
Numb in my toes
With no place to go
This is the same cycle
Over and over again
Just another disappointment to add to your list
Another thing you wish you could change
Everything is on the line
There's only so much i can take
Until i break
Throwing pebbles at the shore
'Till all my problems are swallowed whole
Three months of pain or glory
We'll see by the end of the story
If i make it there alive
Call me...
Call me a soldier, soldier, soldier
Won't you call me a soldier
Call me a soldier, soldier, soldier
Won't you call me a soldier
Whispers I can't make out
Shooting stars don't fall through this town
The light will lead the way eventually
This is the same cycle
Over and over again
Just another disappointment to add to your list
Another thing we wish we could change
But i know i can
Everything is on the line
There's only so much i can take
Until i break
Throwing pebbles at the shore
'Till all my problems are swallowed whole
Three months of pain or glory
We'll see by the end of the story
If i make it there alive
Call me...
Call me a soldier, soldier, soldier
Won't you call me a soldier
Call me a soldier, soldier, soldier
Won't you call me a soldier
Take your cold feet
March on with me
You must know fear to find
Bravery
Bravery
Take your cold feet
March on with me
You must know fear to find
Bravery
Bravery
Everything is on the line There's only so much i can take
Until i break
Throwing pebbles at the shore
'Till all my problems are swallowed whole
Three months of pain or glory
We'll see by the end of the story
When i make it there alive
Call me...
Call me a soldier, soldier, soldier
Won't you call me a soldier
Won't you call me
Won't you call me a soldier
Call me a soldier, soldier, soldier
Won't you call me a soldier
Sydney Alton’s song ‘Soldier’ is a track that contains a great deal of personal reflection and emotional release. The lyrics’ opening lines speak of the singer’s heart pouring out and tears falling down, indicating a sense of deep emotional turmoil. The recurring cycle of disappointment that the character experiences is further emphasized along with the feeling of numbness that grips their toes, leaving them with no way out.
The lyrics come with a resolution that the character has decided to be a soldier, someone who answers the call to fight for their cause. ‘Soldier’ speaks of bravery and persistence in the face of adversity, with the lines ‘Take your cold feet, march on with me’ and ‘You must know fear to find bravery’ serving as a call to arms for anyone who has had moments of doubt or hesitation.
The song highlights the struggles that come with fighting for something one believes in, whether it is personal, social, or political. The lyric ‘Everything is on the line, there's only so much I can take until I break’ encapsulates the reality of taking a stand and being prepared to face the consequences, whatever they may be.
Overall, ‘Soldier’ is a powerful and emotional song relatable to anyone going through a difficult time in their life, and it tells the story of a person who decides to be strong and fight against their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is pouring out
I am overwhelmed with emotion
Tears are just falling down
I am crying
Numb in my toes
I feel disconnected and unable to move forward
With no place to go
I am lost and unsure of what to do next
This is the same cycle
I am stuck in a pattern of disappointment and struggle
Over and over again
This has happened many times before
Just another disappointment to add to your list
This is another letdown that adds to my overall frustration
Another thing you wish you could change
I regret not taking a different path or making a different decision
But you never can
It is too late to change the past
Everything is on the line
The stakes are high and I am under pressure
There's only so much i can take
I am reaching my limit
Until i break
I will not be able to hold on much longer
Throwing pebbles at the shore
I am seeking some sort of release or distraction
'Till all my problems are swallowed whole
Until I can forget about my difficulties completely
Three months of pain or glory
I am anticipating a difficult or challenging time
We'll see by the end of the story
The outcome is uncertain and remains to be seen
If i make it there alive
I am not sure I will succeed, but I am determined to try
Call me...
I am asking to be acknowledged or recognized
Call me a soldier, soldier, soldier
I am resilient and determined, despite the challenges I face
Whispers I can't make out
I am hearing things, but am unable to understand or make sense of them
Shooting stars don't fall through this town
I am feeling isolated and alone
The light will lead the way eventually
I believe that there is hope and that things will get better
Take your cold feet
Do not give up or back down; push forward even when it is difficult
March on with me
Keep moving forward with me; do not give up
You must know fear to find bravery
To be brave, you must first face and overcome your fears
Bravery
The quality of being brave or courageous
Everything is on the line There's only so much i can take Until i break
I am feeling immense pressure and am close to my breaking point
When i make it there alive
If I am able to overcome my struggles and succeed
Won't you call me...
I am once again asking to be acknowledged or recognized
Won't you call me a soldier
Despite the challenges I face, I am determined, brave, and resilient
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