Soldier in the Rain
Soldier in the Rain: A Poignant Journey Through Memories and Reflections
Lyrics
The morning clouds are gathering around as I stand on the bridge of the river
The speaker observes morning clouds gathering around while standing on a bridge over a river.
Years have gone since I was here and I wonder how I differ
The speaker reflects on the passage of years since they were last in this place, wondering about personal changes.
Taxicabs keep rolling by and a blind man asks for change
Taxicabs pass by, and a blind man requests spare change, indicating the bustling urban environment.
And here I stand a soldier in the rain.
The speaker describes themselves as a soldier standing in the rain, suggesting a sense of loneliness or hardship.
Coming home was all I thought of ... seeing my family and friends
The speaker expresses the anticipation of coming home, focusing on reuniting with family and friends.
They say love knows no distance but the lonely never ends
Despite the concept that love transcends distance, the speaker acknowledges that loneliness persists.
And all along the dreams that possessed my heart never were to plain
The dreams that once fueled the speaker's heart were never straightforward or realized.
And here I stand a soldier in the rain
The speaker reiterates standing as a soldier in the rain, emphasizing a continued sense of hardship or struggle.
I remember years ago? I had so many plans
Recollection of past plans and ambitions that the speaker had, highlighting the passage of time.
And now I watch the river flow ? time has brought me here
Observation of the river flowing, symbolizing the irreversible progression of time, with the speaker now in a different place.
With empty hands
The speaker reflects on the present with empty hands, suggesting unfulfilled expectations or unachieved goals.
I remember years ago? I had so many plans
A repetition of the realization that years ago, the speaker had many plans.
And now I watch the river flow? time has brought me here
Similar to line 12, watching the river flow signifies the inexorable passage of time, and the speaker is now in a different life situation.
With empty hands
The speaker emphasizes the current state of having empty hands, reinforcing a sense of loss or unfulfillment.
The morning clouds are gathering around and the streets are full of reflections
A repetition of the morning clouds gathering, now with additional details about streets filled with reflections, creating a contemplative atmosphere.
A traffic light and the moon still bright ? people going in different directions
Description of a scene with a traffic light, a bright moon, and people going in different directions, symbolizing the complexity of life choices.
I've thought about why I'm here its just too hard to explain
The speaker acknowledges the difficulty of explaining why they are in the current situation, expressing a sense of introspection and confusion.
And here I stand a soldier in the rain
A repetition of the speaker standing as a soldier in the rain, underlining the enduring struggle or hardship.
Comment