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Soldier Lyrics

When you came back I knew you'd have a story
You need someone to ease the pain of living life
You're like a soldier in the fray, seeking shelter
from all the madness that you've seen raining down now

I know things change, your world has slipped away
I know things change, but you're living like a soldier who's caught in the fray
Don't lose your faith, it's not so cold, it's not too late

When you were naive you were so invincible
and you laughed at anyone and anything that ever got in your way
But now the mirror shows the change and you don't see that
you're sinking back into the crowd, an echo fading

I know things change, your world has slipped away
I know things change, but you're living like a soldier who's caught in the fray
Don't lose your faith, it's not so cold, it's not too late

And I never thought I'd see
you living on your knees
A slave to some disease
that holds you captive

And you can look inside of me
but the answers that you seek
and everything you need
is all inside you

I know things change, your world has slipped away
I know things change, but you're living like a soldier who's caught in the fray
Don't lose your faith, it's not so cold, it's not too late
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bskiffington On Aug 28, 2010
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Cover art for Soldier lyrics by Goo Goo Dolls, The

Pretty straight forward, seeing a friend for the first time whose life has turned into an uphill battle, telling him/her to keep fighting.

Very chilling chorus one of their best songs in a long time.

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It's a great song.

Cover art for Soldier lyrics by Goo Goo Dolls, The

*first time in a long time

I agree with this comment. This song sounds like the old style on Dizzy up the Girl, which was pretty perfect for the Goo Goo Dolls.

I agree with your comment regarding the content of the song too. Someone lost self confidence or is faced with difficult situations he/she might not have been in before. The advice to fight and keep going is the best one you can give. For me this is given to an old friend or to a girl which still means something to him.

Cover art for Soldier lyrics by Goo Goo Dolls, The

When Johnny was 15 his father died from alcoholism. I'm sure that has alot to do with the meaning behind this song.

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