Outpost in the Sky
Legacy in the Clouds: The Unforgettable Rhodesian Troopers
Lyrics
It was way back in the year of 1889
Refers to the year 1889, setting the historical context.
There was diggin' in the Kimberley mine
Describes mining activities in the Kimberley mine.
Everybody hopin' they were gonna find
People were hopeful of discovering a unique and valuable stone.
A special kind of stone with a special kind of shine
Describes the desired stone as having a special shine.
But there was a man with another scheme
Introduces a man with an alternative plan or idea.
He said let's go north and find a bigger dream
Suggests a journey northward to pursue a bigger dream.
Give me the column of brave pioneers
Requests a group of brave pioneers for the journey.
With no illusions and not too many fears
Emphasizes the need for pioneers without illusions or excessive fears.
But to blaze the trail I need some strong young lions
Expresses the need for strong young individuals to blaze the trail.
Who's dream is bigger than gold or diamonds
Highlights the importance of dreams larger than gold or diamonds.
To be protectors, come whatever may
Refers to the pioneers as protectors against any challenges.
Against any danger we may find along the way
Emphasizes readiness to face dangers along the way.
You'll be the British South Africa Company's police
Indicates the role as the British South Africa Company's police force.
For your Company and country, justice and peace
Defines the purpose as serving the Company, country, justice, and peace.
A couple 'a hundred troopers to ride out any storm
Specifies the number of troopers needed to handle challenges.
And that's how the Rhodesian Trooper was born
Describes the origin of the Rhodesian Trooper.
They served their new found country with passion and pride
Highlights the troopers' dedication and diversity in serving the country.
All colours, creeds and genders workin' side by side
Emphasizes unity among troopers of different backgrounds.
Served their people and the motherland in war and peace
States their commitment to serving people and the motherland in various circumstances.
They will be remembered down the centuries
Acknowledges the lasting impact and remembrance of the troopers.
When the last trooper slips into the grave
Anticipates the eventual passing of the last trooper.
A name and number's gonna be on history's page
Emphasizes the historical significance of each trooper with a name and number recorded.
But they say old troopers fade away, that never die
Contrasts the physical fading of old troopers with their enduring presence in history.
They'll be manning some lonely outpost in the sky
Suggests that troopers will continue their duty in some form after death.
They'll be manning some lonely outpost in the sky
Reiterates the idea of troopers manning an outpost even in the afterlife.
They'll be manning some lonely outpost in the sky
Repeats the concept of troopers maintaining an outpost in the sky.
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