ALBUM: BETWEEN MIND & MACHINE
A Soldier's Tale
Lyrics by Raymon Fong


I remember that moment as if it was the night before
Brothers we were and the others I seem to know
Sleepless nights were many on this cold muddy floor
I forgot why we were here and what we were fighting for

Waking to the sounds of trumpets blowing in the rain
Just like pawns we're preparing ourselves for this everlasting game
Cold and damp we travel through the bold misty air
Not knowing what lies ahead we all feel the same

Fog turns to smoke the scent of death drifts in the air
Brothers falling we continue to the other side
Dancing to the sounds of thunder we carry the flag
Waving in the wind our pride holds itself high

What am I doing on this bloody battlefield
Unaware of all its consequences
Shivering in the cold I hear my brothers yell
A soldier's story I shall live to tell
Remembering all and all of those who fell

Blinded in vision dust and dirt falls on my face
Only the thought of death hinges on my soul
Silent to myself I hear the beating of my heart
Looking at the enemy we're two worlds apart

God forgive me now for what will happen this day
Marching on I don't look back I mustn't turn away
Drawing out the hard steel blade I raise it like a spear
Charging on forward to face my greatest fear

Plunging this razor tip into my enemy's chest
A cry of helplessness passes on into me
Laying his body to the ground a feeling of sorrow makes its home
Unaware of what I've done and what I have shown