The Happy Soldier

Keane

I've been thinking
Why don't we
Jump onboard some gunship
And sail away to sea


And if I'm seized by enemy
Of any kind
I don't mind
They'll be sorry
Wait and see
The SAS will rescue me


I've been thinking
I'm so bored
What a life to live and die
By the silver sword


And if I'm crashed on stormy seas
The darkness falls and all I see
Is a desert island
That's ok
I'll use the stars to find my way
If I'm drifting to no-man's land
GHQ will lend a hand
And there's nothing king and country wouldn't do for me


And if I'm crashed on stormy seas
The darkness falls and all I see
Is a desert island
That's ok
I'll use the stars to find my way
If I'm drifting to no-man's land
GHQ will lend a hand
And there's nothing king and country wouldn't do for me




Lyrics submitted by Horror_Punk_Ed

The Happy Soldier song meanings
Add Your Thoughts

3 Comments

sort form View by:
  • 0
    My Interpretationapart from the positive messages of one fighting with pride for their country as opposed to living a boring existence which doesn't suit them... this song carries a much greater meaning for me

    ... it is that no matter the circumstance there are always different ways of approaching it... and as the lyrics reveal there are always positives; making this an uplifting song ... even whilst discussing such possible outcomes as being killed for your country in the line of duty.

    the fact that i hate war probably makes me interpret it more so for general life

    anyway just thought this song deserved a comment as it could easily be their best... i rank it only behind 'The Way You Want It' - so i recommend getting this song (there are always ways) and enjoy :)
    dunst_the_dudeon December 24, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General CommentWhat do SAS and GHQ exactly mean? (Perhaps it's obvious, but I speak Spanish)
    By the way, it's a beautiful song.
    iheartlarryon July 14, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General CommentEstos términos no son muy obvios. SAS significa Special Air Service, una unidad de operaciones especiales de Inglaterra. GHQ significa General Headquarters, o cuartel general, es la sede de las fuerzas armadas británicas--

    very pretty song
    swimmer211on August 20, 2009   Link

Add your thoughts

Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.

Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!

Back to top