I always saw the first verse of the song as being sung by a rebel, and the second by his adversary - a mercenary 'dog of war', and the third is a commentary on the futility of their struggle.
The words of two characters have a certain cliched, apathetic quality to them, as if even the "soldier of freedom in the army of man" doesn't really believe in what he is doing any more. The song could be about any of the countless wars where two sides, each as bad as eachother, have duked out on the battlefield for the illusion of victory.
I always saw the first verse of the song as being sung by a rebel, and the second by his adversary - a mercenary 'dog of war', and the third is a commentary on the futility of their struggle.
The words of two characters have a certain cliched, apathetic quality to them, as if even the "soldier of freedom in the army of man" doesn't really believe in what he is doing any more. The song could be about any of the countless wars where two sides, each as bad as eachother, have duked out on the battlefield for the illusion of victory.
Yes, but he says "Now I am a soldier of fortune". That "now" seems to mean he's the same guy who has switched bands, right?
Yes, but he says "Now I am a soldier of fortune". That "now" seems to mean he's the same guy who has switched bands, right?
@ch123 well said that is exactly what this song is about the russians invading Afghanistan in the 80;s
@ch123 well said that is exactly what this song is about the russians invading Afghanistan in the 80;s