This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
He was a soldier
He always was
He left his city to fight for America
And we fell in love to music
We were just kids
We didn't have time to be sorry for what we did
And I said, "Hey boy
What you crying for
It'll be okay in the end
And if this life doesn't give you the love you expect there's always the next"
She was a pretty Texas girl
An answer to his prayers
He called me to tell me he'd fallen in love with her
She sang like an angel
Ah
Ah
Ah
Loved like a friend
She made my soldier believe he could live again
When she said, "Hey boy
What you crying for
It'll be okay in the end
Oh
Oh
And if this life doesn't give you the love you expect there's always the next"
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Mmm
Ha
Oh
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So I'll be a gambler and he'll be home free
And he'll marry Texas and I'll marry melody
So love like my soldier
Fight for what's true
And smile at the gates 'cause their hate don't belong to you
And I said, "Hey boy
What you crying for
It'll be okay in the end
And if this life doesn't give you the love you expect there's always the next"
Whoa
"Hey boy
What you crying for
It will be okay in the end
And if this life doesn't give you the love you expect there's always the next"
If this life doesn't give you the love you expect there's always the next
There's always the next"
He always was
He left his city to fight for America
And we fell in love to music
We were just kids
We didn't have time to be sorry for what we did
And I said, "Hey boy
What you crying for
It'll be okay in the end
And if this life doesn't give you the love you expect there's always the next"
She was a pretty Texas girl
An answer to his prayers
He called me to tell me he'd fallen in love with her
She sang like an angel
Ah
Ah
Ah
Loved like a friend
She made my soldier believe he could live again
When she said, "Hey boy
What you crying for
It'll be okay in the end
Oh
Oh
And if this life doesn't give you the love you expect there's always the next"
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
Ha
Oh
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
So I'll be a gambler and he'll be home free
And he'll marry Texas and I'll marry melody
So love like my soldier
Fight for what's true
And smile at the gates 'cause their hate don't belong to you
And I said, "Hey boy
What you crying for
It'll be okay in the end
And if this life doesn't give you the love you expect there's always the next"
Whoa
"Hey boy
What you crying for
It will be okay in the end
And if this life doesn't give you the love you expect there's always the next"
If this life doesn't give you the love you expect there's always the next
There's always the next"
Lyrics submitted by MercuryRising
Soldier (Demo) Lyrics as written by
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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Great version of a great song,
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