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Foot Soldier

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Foot soldier
March ahead
Enter the unknown
Oooohhh
Oh you will take the first step

Foot soldier
Blindfolded
You're babystepping
Carefully treading
Blindfolded
Tread carefully

Conquer the darkness

Into the darkness
Foot soldier
And then we'll follow
But you go first
March ahead
But you go first
Foot soldier
March ahead

Foot soldier
March ahead
Foot soldier
March ahead
Foot soldier

Who will take the first step

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merchantpierce On May 09, 2002

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2002-05-09 20:55:23

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by Vesper_Teen

22y ago

This song is so overlooked! But thats a good thing :) Anyone else feel that the Vespertine B-Sides are better than some the tracks that made it onto the album? I love the imagery in this song, and the sense of cohesion between what the instruments and the vocals are doing. 'Conquer the darkness...' Oooh it gives me shivers! Its kind of the same idea as 'Cover Me' or 'Enjoy' from 'Post'; progression and exploration through sound. Its what she does best.

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by -Wedge-

21y ago

anyone know anything else about this song and its meaning?

good song, really like the beats - can't get them out of my head :p

kinda wish it was longer tho... only 2mins 50

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