Soldier of the line how does it feel

You're far away from home polishing steel

The sun moves in between the mountain and sky

As dawn puts out its fingers splitting them wide



Soldier of the line what do you know

About the other side, they never show

They must be well disguised biding their time

Their armour well prepared so nothing will shine



Soldier of the line would you kill me

There's something in your eyes stopping you see

They're cloudy and you turn your head away

What's that rolling down your face, are you OK?



Hold back those tears from your eye

Don't show those feelings inside

You're in a murderous playground

War games on a castle wall

You're in a murderous playground

Crossed out if you dare to fall



Soldier of the line it isn't fair

You're bleeding deep inside nobody cares

Your flag and lance stand proud splintered and red

No movement in the field, the crows will be fed



Soldier of the line you've come to the end

You'll never get to see your mother again

Some unfamiliar place you're going to stay

An unremembered name an unforgettable day