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Steeleye Span Poor Old Soldier Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.29/10 [24 votes]Album: Bedlam Born / Original Release Date: 2000Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 2 min 22 sec
STEELEYE SPAN
- Poor Old Soldier Lyrics / with translationsOh, you poor old soldier, what will you become
When there's no one left marching to the beat of your drum?
You fought all the battles and survived every one
Old soldier march on, march on
Will you join all the wounded old soldiers like you
And reflect on the glory like old soldiers do?
Will you tell of your comrades as they tell of you?
Old soldier march on, march on.
Will you relive each battle with toy tin soldiers so
That those who were lost can survive?
Will you still see those eyes under dark smokey skies?
All those comrades who kept you alive
Oh, you poor old soldier what will you become
When there's no one left marching to the beat of your drum?
Will the band still be playing as you lay down your gun?
Old soldier march on, march on
Old soldier march on, march on
When there's no one left marching to the beat of your drum?
You fought all the battles and survived every one
Old soldier march on, march on
Will you join all the wounded old soldiers like you
And reflect on the glory like old soldiers do?
Will you tell of your comrades as they tell of you?
Old soldier march on, march on.
Will you relive each battle with toy tin soldiers so
Will you still see those eyes under dark smokey skies?
All those comrades who kept you alive
Oh, you poor old soldier what will you become
When there's no one left marching to the beat of your drum?
Will the band still be playing as you lay down your gun?
Old soldier march on, march on
Old soldier march on, march on
Facts about Poor Old Soldier
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Poor Old Soldier is written by Peter Knight, Robert Johnson, Tim Harries.
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It is first released in 2000 as part of Steeleye Span's album "Bedlam Born" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song 'Poor Old Soldier' by Steeleye Span reflects on the life of a veteran soldier who has fought many battles and is now left wondering about the future and the memories of comrades lost in war. The lyrics use the metaphor of a soldier's life as a march to convey the struggles, sacrifices, and reflections of a veteran facing the end of their journey. The lyrics of Poor old soldier focus on five main themes which include reflection, nostalgia, angst, solitude, and despair. The song emphasizes dual essential elements which include war reflection and the evaluation of human sacrifices and the experience of feeling isolated and the enduring impact of personal legacies. The lyrics reflect themes of reflection and remembrance related to soldiers, without any strong language, violence, or adult content. The content is suitable for all ages.
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Poor Old Soldier falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Poor Old Soldier song length is 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
Who wrote Poor Old Soldier lyrics?
Poor Old Soldier is written by Peter Knight, Robert Johnson, Tim Harries.
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When was Poor Old Soldier released?
It is first released in 2000 as part of Steeleye Span's album "Bedlam Born" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Poor Old Soldier lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song 'Poor Old Soldier' by Steeleye Span reflects on the life of a veteran soldier who has fought many battles and is now left wondering about the future and the memories of comrades lost in war. The lyrics use the metaphor of a soldier's life as a march to convey the struggles, sacrifices, and reflections of a veteran facing the end of their journey. The lyrics of Poor old soldier focus on five main themes which include reflection, nostalgia, angst, solitude, and despair. The song emphasizes dual essential elements which include war reflection and the evaluation of human sacrifices and the experience of feeling isolated and the enduring impact of personal legacies. The lyrics reflect themes of reflection and remembrance related to soldiers, without any strong language, violence, or adult content. The content is suitable for all ages.
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Which genre is Poor Old Soldier?
Poor Old Soldier falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Poor Old Soldier?
Poor Old Soldier song length is 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Peter Knight, Robert Johnson, Tim Harries
Record Label(s): 2009 Park Records
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