God Bless the Soldier
Salute to Heroes: Unveiling the Noble Sacrifice in 'God Bless the Soldier'
Lyrics
"I met a soldier, on the base at Fort Hood.
The speaker met a soldier at Fort Hood.
I said, 'how do you do it?'
Asking the soldier how they handle their duty.
He said, 'there's bad with the good.'
The soldier acknowledges the challenges but emphasizes the balance of good and bad in their service.
And no matter how tough it gets,
Highlighting the soldier's resilience in tough situations.
The soldier stands strong.
Emphasizing the soldier's strength in upholding values.
Keeping our family, flag and country free,
Describing the soldier's role in preserving family, flag, and country freedom.
And righting the wrong.
Emphasizing the soldier's commitment to correcting injustices.
I met a soldier, she was thanking me.
The speaker encounters a female soldier expressing gratitude.
At first it was strange to hear,
Initially, the speaker finds it unusual to be thanked by a soldier.
Then I started to see.
The speaker begins to understand the significance of the soldier's appreciation.
What it meant to have someone
Reflecting on the meaning of having someone acknowledge and appreciate the soldier's sacrifices.
Appreciate her sacrifice,
Recognizing the soldier's sacrifices for the speaker and society.
And everything she gives for us,
Acknowledging the soldier's selfless dedication to defending rights.
Defending our rights.
Highlighting the importance of the soldier's role in defending fundamental rights.
-CHORUS-
Starting the chorus, conveying a collective blessing for all soldiers.
God bless the soldier
Expressing a wish for God's blessing upon the soldier.
As they walk the streets.
Referencing soldiers walking the streets, emphasizing their everyday presence.
Let them know how much it means
Encouraging acknowledgment of the significance of soldiers' efforts in maintaining freedom.
To have them keep our country free.
Highlighting the importance of soldiers in preserving the freedom of the country.
When you meet a soldier, stand and salute.
Advising to show respect and salute when meeting a soldier.
Take a moment to show your love
Encouraging a moment to express love and appreciation for the soldier's service.
For everything that they do.
Stressing the importance of recognizing and acknowledging everything soldiers do.
Don't be afraid, give them your praise.
Encouraging overcoming hesitation and praising soldiers openly.
For this is the stranger that is willing
Describing soldiers as strangers willing to sacrifice their lives for others.
To give their life for you.
Highlighting the profound commitment of soldiers to protect lives.
God bless the soldier."
Concluding with a repetition of the blessing for soldiers.
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