"Nobody’s Soldier" is a new English song by Hozier, released on Hozier's YouTube channel on August 16, 2024. The song was co-written by Hozier along with Bēkon, Chakra (Producer), Stuart Johnson, Sergiu Gherman, and Pete G, with production handled by… Read More
Nobody’s Soldier Lyrics
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[Verse 1]
Running with bulls
Working my miracles
Holding my world together with a boot string
Living the dream
Benzos and gasoline
Coffee and blue light screens till the morning
[Pre-Chorus]
If I tell you this is drowning
You tell me I'm walking on water
I could bring fire from the mountain
You tell me it feels a little colder
I don't wanna
[Chorus]
Choose between being a salesman or a soldier
Just let me look a little older
Let me step a little bolder
Choose between being a butcher or a pauper
Honey, I'm taking no orders
Gonna be Nobody's Soldier
[Verse 2]
Sick to my skin
Watching the news again
Whatever you choose, you lose out in the long run
The paint on the walls
Come down like a waterfall
The goal I was aiming for was the wrong one
[Pre-Chorus]
If I say that this is drowning
You tell me I'm walking on water
I could bring fire from the mountain
You tell me it feels a little colder
I don't wanna
[Chorus]
Choose between being a salesman or a soldier
Just let me look a little older
Let me step a little bolder
Choose between being a butcher or a pauper
Honey, I'm taking no orders
Gonna be Nobody's Soldier
[Bridge]
(Nobody's Soldier) Mm, being a butcher
(Nobody's Soldier) Or a pauper, I'm
(Nobody's Soldier) I'm gonna be Nobody's Soldier
[Chorus]
I don't wanna choose between being a salesman or a soldier
Just let me look a little older
Let me step a little bolder
Choose between being a butcher or a pauper
Honey, I'm taking no orders
Gonna be Nobody's Soldier
"Nobody’s Soldier" is a new English song by Hozier, released on Hozier's YouTube channel on August 16, 2024. The song was co-written by Hozier along with Bēkon, Chakra (Producer), Stuart Johnson, Sergiu Gherman, and Pete G, with production handled by Bēkon, Pete G, Chakra, and Sergiu Gherman. It is part of the album "Unaired," showcasing Hozier's distinctive style and deep lyrical content.
The lyrics of "Nobody’s Soldier" explore the internal struggle of rejecting societal expectations and refusing to conform to predetermined roles. Hozier delves into themes of autonomy, self-determination, and the desire to live life on one's own terms. The song reflects a powerful sentiment of resisting external pressures, choosing independence over the roles society tries to impose.
[Verse 1]
Hozier begins by depicting a chaotic life filled with struggles, symbolized by phrases like "running with bulls" and "working my miracles." He portrays himself as holding things together with minimal resources, highlighting the fragility of his situation. The verse suggests a life of relentless pursuit, driven by stimulants and technology, representing the pressures of modern life.
[Pre-Chorus]
In this section, Hozier reveals the conflict between his own perception of his struggles and how others perceive them. He describes his challenges as "drowning," while others see him as "walking on water," downplaying his difficulties. The line "I could bring fire from the mountain" symbolizes his potential to make a significant impact, but others respond indifferently, which creates a sense of frustration.
[Chorus]
Hozier expresses his desire to escape the binary choices imposed on him, such as being a "salesman or a soldier." He refuses to be pigeonholed into roles dictated by society, instead yearning to age on his own terms and take bolder steps in life. The repetition of "Gonna be Nobody's Soldier" emphasizes his rejection of societal expectations and his determination to remain independent.
[Verse 2]
The second verse delves deeper into Hozier's disillusionment with the world around him. He expresses a sense of weariness, as if the constant barrage of negative news is wearing him down. The metaphor of paint coming down like a waterfall suggests the collapse of ideals or goals he once pursued, reinforcing the theme of disillusionment and the realization that his efforts might have been misguided.
[Bridge]
The bridge reinforces the central message of the song, as Hozier reiterates his refusal to be anyone's soldier. The repetition of this line serves as a powerful declaration of his independence and determination to live life according to his own principles, free from external control.
[Chorus]
In the final chorus, Hozier drives home the message of his refusal to choose between predefined roles, emphasizing once more that he will not take orders or conform to societal expectations. The defiance in his voice underscores his commitment to living life on his own terms, embodying the song's central theme of autonomy and self-determination.
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"Nobody’s Soldier" is a new English song by Hozier, released on Hozier's YouTube channel on August 16, 2024. The song was co-written by Hozier along with Bēkon, Chakra (Producer), Stuart Johnson, Sergiu Gherman, and Pete G, with production handled by Bēkon, Pete G, Chakra, and Sergiu Gherman. It is part of the album "Unaired," showcasing Hozier's distinctive style and deep lyrical content.
The lyrics of "Nobody’s Soldier" explore the internal struggle of rejecting societal expectations and refusing to conform to predetermined roles. Hozier delves into themes of autonomy, self-determination, and the desire to live life on one's own terms. The song reflects a powerful sentiment of resisting external pressures, choosing independence over the roles society tries to impose.
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The "Nobody’s Soldier" song by Hozier lyrics was written by Hozier, Bēkon, Chakra (Producer), Stuart Johnson, Sergiu Gherman & Pete G.
The "Nobody’s Soldier" song by Hozier was produced by Bēkon, Pete G, Chakra (Producer) & Sergiu Gherman.
Hozier released "Nobody’s Soldier" song on Aug 16, 2024.