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