I Got Soul
Young Soul Rebel Lyrics
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Is there room for one more son
One more son
If you just hold on
If you just hold on, hold on
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
Look, for peace in the world im a big supporter
all these kids in the world wanna drink his water
but the conflict destroys the bricks and waters
see pain in there eyes, i can feel the torture
When there's nowhere else to run
Is there room for one more son
One more son
If you just hold on
If you just hold on, hold on
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
Listen, you got no love cos you never recieved it
and thats cos you never did teach it
preach this, let the kids go
cos love is a motion trapped in the soul
When you think your battles are won
then you find its left undone, left undone
If you can hold on
If you can hold on, hold on
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
yeh, see me in the type that will die for a cause
but no kids should die for a war
lets fight for a cause
pray for better days
when the going get tough there's a better way
face, you know if having better days
no more pain, my lifes got a better page
and no kid should die for water
i can find in there eyes that the law
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
yeah, let them breathe in air no choker
i got soul, so my heart stays open
stop the war so when the kids aint copin'
i see light, look over the ocean
Yeah-eh-eh you know you got to help me out
yeah-eh-eh oh don't you put me on the backburner-er-er
you know you got to help me out
yeah-eh-eh you're gonna bring yourself down
Hold on and then last call for a sin
where everyone's loves a battle is done
With all these things that i have done
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
The lyrics to "I Got Soul" by The Young Soul Rebels touch on themes such as love, conflict, and the importance of holding on amidst difficult times. The opening lines suggest a sense of desperation, asking if there is room for one more son when there's nowhere else to run. The repetition of "hold on" throughout the song highlights the idea of perseverance and not giving up, even when things seem hopeless.
The chorus, "I got soul but I'm not a soldier," is a powerful statement about the value of inner strength and resilience. It suggests that one can be strong without resorting to violence or warfare. The verses touch on the pain of conflict and the destruction it causes, while also emphasizing the importance of love and compassion.
One of the interesting aspects of this song is its blend of musical genres, incorporating elements of rock, soul, and hip-hop. The song features a sample from The Killers' "All These Things That I've Done" and was produced by Pharrell Williams.
Line by Line Meaning
When there's nowhere else to run
In times of despair and desperation
Is there room for one more son
Is there still hope for another life, another soul?
One more son
One more child who deserves a chance at life
If you just hold on
If you can just persevere through the hard times
I got soul but I'm not a soldier
I have passion, empathy and heart but I'm not a pawn to be used in war
From peace in the world, I'm a big supporter
I fundamentally believe that peace is the ultimate goal
All these kids wanna drink his water
Everyone deserves the basic necessity of clean water to live
But the conflict destroys the bricks and mortar
War and conflict has the power to destroy any semblance of stability or civilization
See pain in their eyes I can feel the torcher
I can sense the agony, trauma and anguish on their faces
Listen, you got no love 'cause you never received it
Some people never experienced love, so they don't know how to give or receive it
And that's 'cause you never did teach it
If love wasn't modeled, taught or experienced, how can it be passed down?
Preach this, lets the kids go
Advocate for giving children a chance at a better future by stopping wars and conflicts
'Cause love is a potion trapped in a soul
Love has immense healing powers, but it needs to be freed from the confines of the soul
When you think your battles are won
When you believe you've overcome all obstacles and struggles
Then you find it's left undone, left undone
You realize that there's still unresolved issues, problems or injustices
If you can't hold on,
If you can't persevere through the hardships
Let fight for a cause, pray for a better days
Let's stand up and fight for a worthy cause and pray for a better future
When going gets tough there's a better way
Even in the toughest of times, there's always a better, more compassionate way of handling things
Fasze you now you been there when there's a better days
Now that you've experienced better days, you must do your part to create a better world for others
Normal pain my life's gotta better page
After experiencing pain and suffering, my life has turned for the better
And no kid should die for a war
Children are innocent and shouldn't be caught up in the horrors of war and violence
Let them breath in air don't chock them
Allow people the basic human right of breathing clean air and don't suffocate them with violence and oppression
I got souls so my heart stays open
I have empathy for others, so my heart remains compassionate and generous
Stop the wars let the kids incorpen
Halt the wars and conflicts to allow children to grow and flourish
I seen light look over the ocean
I have witnessed hope and positivity, symbolized by the light shining over the ocean
Yea yea yea yea
An expression of affirmation and hope
Yeah you now you gotta help me out
We need to collaborate to make the world a better place
Yeah oh don't you put me on the back burn no
Don't ignore my plea for help or put my efforts on the back burner
Over and in, let us call for sin
Instead of promoting wrongdoings, let us advocate for righteousness
Where everyone loves the battle is one
When we all love and care for each other, humanity can overcome conflicts and wars
With all these things that I have done
Despite all my actions and efforts, there's still a lot more to be done
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI
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@lexihamer
this is an amazing song! i love the killers, they haven't killed the song at all but just pushed it into a different genre! love it!
@hdavies11
im still listening to this in 2011.
@fantasy809
This is such a great showcase of young UK talent - love it!!
@MrConora
I couldnt get this song out my head when it first came out
@princesschere15
love this song so much for charity. young soul rebels.
@xRia94
aw they go well togetherr pixie lott is amazinggg
@PIlotrcm
I sure hope the Killers got alot of credit for this....great band! A real band...original, not marketed shit. "While everyone's lost, the battle is won with All these things that I've done"
@nimshneakle
So glad I'm not the only one who thinks so.
@LMCC12
when i first herd this i loved it !!!!!!!!! yeah :) tune
@AQWorldsChen56
Chipmunck,N-Dubz and Tinchy did tha Best!