Universal Soldier
Donovan
Donovan
DONOVAN
- Universal Soldier LyricsHe's five foot two and he's six feet four
He fights with missiles and with spears
He's all of thirty-one and he's only seventeen
Been a soldier for a thousand years
He's a Catholic, a Hindu, an Atheist, a Jain
A Buddhist and a Baptist and a Jew
And he knows he shouldn't kill and he knows he always will
Kill you for me my friend and me for you
And he's fighting for Canada
He's fighting for France, he's fighting for the U.S.A.
And he's fighting for the Russians
And he's fighting for Japan
And he thinks we'll put an end to war this way
And he's fighting for Democracy, he's fighting for the Reds
He says "It's for the peace of all"
He's the one who must decide, who's to live and who's to die
And he never sees the writing on the wall
But without him
How would Hitler have condemned him at Labau?
Without him Caesar would have stood alone
He's the one who gives his body as a weapon of the war
And without him all this killing can't go on
He's the Universal Soldier and he really is to blame
His orders come from far away no more
They come from here and there and you and me
And brothers can't you see
This is not the way we put the end to war
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He fights with missiles and with spears
He's all of thirty-one and he's only seventeen
Been a soldier for a thousand years
He's a Catholic, a Hindu, an Atheist, a Jain
A Buddhist and a Baptist and a Jew
And he knows he shouldn't kill and he knows he always will
Kill you for me my friend and me for you
And he's fighting for Canada
He's fighting for France, he's fighting for the U.S.A.
And he's fighting for the Russians
And he's fighting for Japan
And he thinks we'll put an end to war this way
And he's fighting for Democracy, he's fighting for the Reds
He's the one who must decide, who's to live and who's to die
And he never sees the writing on the wall
But without him
How would Hitler have condemned him at Labau?
Without him Caesar would have stood alone
He's the one who gives his body as a weapon of the war
And without him all this killing can't go on
He's the Universal Soldier and he really is to blame
His orders come from far away no more
They come from here and there and you and me
And brothers can't you see
This is not the way we put the end to war
© CALEB MUSIC;
Facts about Universal Soldier
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Universal Soldier is written by Buffy Sainte Marie.
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It is first released in 1965 as part of Donovan's album "Catch the Wind" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we look beyond the surface of the words, Donovan's 'Universal Soldier' presents the idea of a soldier who is a representative of humanity, fighting for different countries and beliefs, thus, stressing the circle of war and the common liability in its continuance. It raises the question of the unthinking surrender to commands and asserts that the change needed can only arise from a total non-violent and anti-war stance of individuals. Universal soldier lyrics mainly point out the social communication, hopelessness, anguish, introspection, and fury. On the other hand, the tune asserts war as futile, human responsibility, and the complexity of character as the main issues. The text covers themes of conflict and brutality, the discussing of a soldier's position, and the ethics of murder. Even though it is not explicit, the topic might still be inappropriate for those below 13 years of age unless accompanied by parents.
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Universal Soldier falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Universal Soldier song length is 2 minutes and 12 seconds.
Who wrote Universal Soldier lyrics?
Universal Soldier is written by Buffy Sainte Marie.
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When was Universal Soldier released?
It is first released in 1965 as part of Donovan's album "Catch the Wind" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Universal Soldier lyrics?
When we look beyond the surface of the words, Donovan's 'Universal Soldier' presents the idea of a soldier who is a representative of humanity, fighting for different countries and beliefs, thus, stressing the circle of war and the common liability in its continuance. It raises the question of the unthinking surrender to commands and asserts that the change needed can only arise from a total non-violent and anti-war stance of individuals. Universal soldier lyrics mainly point out the social communication, hopelessness, anguish, introspection, and fury. On the other hand, the tune asserts war as futile, human responsibility, and the complexity of character as the main issues. The text covers themes of conflict and brutality, the discussing of a soldier's position, and the ethics of murder. Even though it is not explicit, the topic might still be inappropriate for those below 13 years of age unless accompanied by parents.
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Which genre is Universal Soldier?
Universal Soldier falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Universal Soldier?
Universal Soldier song length is 2 minutes and 12 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Buffy Sainte Marie
Record Label(s): 2003 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd
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It is up to each person to support war or to support peace. Just sit down, lay down your arms, & refuse war.