On My Shoulders Lyrics

Lyric discussion by wrat 

Cover art for On My Shoulders lyrics by Dø, The

I think it ends with "How long will I sit and wait like a soldier How many summers will I wait"

This seems to be about sacrifices people make or are expected to make in life. Whether it's for a family member, a friend, a lover, a corporation or one's country, the sacrifice does not seem to be reciprocated or appreciated.