Soldier Boy
The Sheepdogs Lyrics


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Now soldier boy, don't hide your joy
Well it's time to settle down
But you'll probably avoid (?)

Ahh yeah, I'll be there
Don't you make it hard
When you're not there
I'm talking about, 'round the way
I heard them say
You were keeping your eyes peeled
For a man to come your way

Ahh yeah, I'll be there
Don't you make it hard
When you're not there





Don't you make it hard
When you're not there

Overall Meaning

The Sheepdogs's song Soldier Boy is a song that tells the story of a soldier who is returning back home after being in the military. The first verse of the song talks about how the soldier boy should not hide his joy and it's time to settle down. However, it also alludes to the fact that the soldier may avoid doing so. The chorus talks about how the singer will be there for the soldier but he should not make things hard for him by not being there.


The second verse of the song talks about how people around the neighborhood have been talking about the soldier boy keeping his eyes peeled for a man to come his way. This could mean a number of things, such as the soldier boy looking for guidance or someone to lean on. The chorus repeats the same message of being there for the soldier and not making it hard for him to come back home.


Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the difficulties that soldiers face when they return back home from the battlefield. It talks about the need for support and understanding from family, friends, and the wider community.


Line by Line Meaning

Now soldier boy, don't hide your joy
Be proud of who you are, soldier boy


Well it's time to settle down
It's time to come home


But you'll probably avoid (?)
But you might not want to


Ahh yeah, I'll be there
I will always be there for you


Don't you make it hard
Don't make it difficult for yourself


When you're not there
When you're away


I'm talking about, 'round the way
I heard something around here


I heard them say
People were talking


You were keeping your eyes peeled
You were looking closely


For a man to come your way
Searching for a partner




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