I Got Soul
Young Soul Rebels Lyrics


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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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "I Got Soul" by Young Soul Rebels talks about the struggles of life and the feeling of being lost or trapped with nowhere else to go. It asks the question of whether there is room for one more person to find solace and hope in a world full of conflict and pain. The lyrics emphasize the need to hold on to hope and not let go, even when everything seems to be crumbling around us.


The line "I got soul but I'm not a soldier" repeats throughout the song, representing the inner strength and resilience of the human spirit. It captures the struggle to keep going when faced with adversity, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and the ability to stay true to oneself in difficult times.


The song encourages listeners to focus on love and positivity, to fight for a cause and pray for better days. It acknowledges the pain and suffering in the world but calls for hope and action, urging everyone to help each other out and make the world a better place.


Overall, "I Got Soul" is a powerful and inspiring song about the human condition, the pursuit of inner strength, and the need for love and compassion in a world full of chaos and conflict.


Line by Line Meaning

When there's nowhere else to run
Feeling lost and hopeless, wondering if there's any hope left.


Is there room for one more son
Questioning if there is still hope left for one more person.


If you just hold on
Encouraging the listener to have faith and persevere through tough times.


I got soul but I'm not a soldier
The singer has deep emotions and empathy for others but is not willing to engage in violence or war.


Look, for peace in the world im a big supporter
Expressing a desire for world peace and an end to conflict.


all these kids in the world wanna drink his water
Highlighting the basic needs of children around the world for clean water and a safe environment.


see pain in there eyes, i can feel the torture
Acknowledging the suffering and hardship of others, and empathizing with their struggles.


Listen, you got no love cos you never recieved it
Pointing out that people who have not been shown love are less likely to give it to others.


preach this, let the kids go
Urging listeners to spread the message of love and to allow children to experience freedom and happiness.


cos love is a motion trapped in the soul
Describing love as a deep, inner feeling that cannot be contained.


When you think your battles are won
After overcoming obstacles, believing that the fight is over.


then you find its left undone, left undone
Realizing that there is still much work to be done before peace and equality are truly achieved.


yeh, see me in the type that will die for a cause
Asserting that the singer is passionate about their beliefs, but does not see dying in war as the solution.


pray for better days
Expressing faith that things can improve and become more peaceful.


no more pain, my lifes got a better page
Looking forward to a brighter future with fewer struggles.


and no kid should die for water
Expressing outrage that children in the world are dying for basic necessities like water.


let them breathe in air no choker
Calling for an end to the suffocating environment of war and conflict, so that children can breathe freely.


stop the war so when the kids aint copin'
Advocating for an end to war that is causing struggles for children around the world.


i see light, look over the ocean
Despite the darkness and tragedy in the world, the singer sees a glimmer of hope and possibility for a better future.


With all these things that i have done
Reflecting on past actions and their impact on the world.


I got soul but I'm not a soldier
Reiterating the idea that the singer has a strong compassion for others, but does not support war or violence.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI

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Comments from YouTube:

@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!

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