Soldier's Boy
Soldier's Journey: Unveiling the Struggle in Generations
Lyrics
(Kelly/Mann)
Introduction of the songwriters, Kelly and Mann.
Dragged in his fathers footsteps
Describes someone following in their father's footsteps.
Onto other people's doorsteps
Continuing the theme of following others, possibly with a sense of intrusion.
To shoe-gaze through another afternoon
Engaging in contemplation, perhaps with a critical perspective.
He's well turned out, his pants are pressed
Describes the person as well-dressed and put together.
He's dripping in his Sunday best
Emphasizes the person's attire, suggesting a level of formality.
As the sun beats down in time to the sound
Sets the scene with the sun and introduces the rhythm of the father's discourse.
Of his father going on about the problems of the world
The father is discussing worldly problems, creating a contrast with the son's appearance.
While Kevin stands uncounted at the door
Kevin is present but not acknowledged, highlighting a sense of neglect or indifference.
Will Kevin get to heaven any soner?
Raising a question about Kevin's fate in the afterlife.
Will father ever bother looking down?
Expresses doubt about the father's attention to Kevin's life.
When he sees the light
Refers to a moment of realization or enlightenment.
He sees the light
Reinforces the idea of a significant revelation.
There must be empty chairs in the Kingdom hall
Suggests the absence of people in a religious setting, possibly due to vacations.
What with the summer holidays the flock is getting small
Describes the dwindling congregation during summer holidays.
So he's marching 'round my neighbourhood
Shifts to a different scene, introducing the character marching around the neighborhood.
With a briefcase and a boy
The person is accompanied by a boy and a briefcase.
But Kevin doesn't share the Soldier's Joy
Kevin doesn't share in the joy or enthusiasm of a soldier, possibly indicating a lack of conformity.
I could see right through him
Suggests the speaker can see through the person, possibly perceiving insincerity.
And the lawn was needing mowed
Introduces a mundane task, contrasting with the previous scene of religious fervor.
I closed the door and watched him turn to go
The speaker closes the door on Kevin, signaling a detachment or rejection.
When he sees the light
Reiteration of the moment of enlightenment or realization.
He sees the light
Reinforces the idea of perceiving the truth or understanding.
He sees such light
Intensifies the imagery of seeing light, possibly signifying a positive change or clarity.
I want him to change for me
Expresses a desire for Kevin to undergo a transformation.
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