Story Behind The Song
Self-explanatory
Song Description
Inspired by the passing of AZ. Cardinals football player Pat Tillman in Afghanistan
| Song Length |
4:51 |
Genre |
Unique - Patriotic, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Depressing |
Subject |
Famous People, Armed Forces |
| Similar Artists |
Bon Jovi, Def Leppard |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
Soldier On
Words and Music by The Woodmen
c 2004 All Rights Reserved
(verse 1)
So hard to believe
The news I heard today
They lied about an ambush
Over half a world away
A star is crossed
A life is lost
A hero pays the ultimate cost
(chorus)
We Soldier On
When our feet are to the fire
We Soldier On
Never waver, never tire
Can we face the music alone?
Can we Soldier On?
Can we carry on?
(verse 2)
You can still see the face
Our minds are now your frame
Made us all understand
Life is more than just a game
A silent tomb
An empty room
Forever came to visit too soon, oh
(chorus)
(but) We Soldier On
When our feet are to the fire
We Soldier On
Never waver, never tire
Can you face the moment alone?
Can you Soldier On?
(bridge)
Like a thief in the nite
Feel the chill winds blow
And the pain cuts right to the bone
But you raise your head
And you set your jaw
And you know that you're never alone
(lead guitar solo)
(verse 3)
Now there's a time and a place
On heroes we depend
In the blink of an eye
One young life comes to an end
A siren song
We say so long
In memory of the brave and the strong ...
(chorus)
Lord, we Soldier On
When our feet are to the fire
We Soldier On
Never waver, never tire
Can we face the moment alone?
Can we Soldier On?
Can we carry on?
(outro)
Will you carry on and on and on?
We will carry on ...