Soldier of Fortune Deep Purple

"Soldier of Fortune" by Deep Purple, released in 1974, is a #Rock ballad that explores themes of longing, loss, and the search for belonging. The lyrics reflect the life of a wandering soul grappling with regret and isolation. Its haunting melody and emotive guitar work create a poignant atmosphere, making it a timeless classic in rock history.

[Verse 1]
I have often told you stories about the way
I lived the life of a drifter
Waiting for the day
When I'd take your hand and sing you songs
Then maybe you would say
"Come lay with me and love me"
And I would surely stay

[Chorus]
But I feel I'm growing older
And the songs that I have sung
Echo in the distance
Like the sound of a windmill going around
I guess I'll always be a soldier of fortune

[Verse 2]
Many times I've been a traveler, I looked for something new
In days of old, when nights were cold
I wandered without you
But those days I thought my eyes had seen you standing near
Though blindness is confusing
It shows that you're not here

[Chorus]
Now I feel I'm growing older
And the songs that I have sung
Echo in the distance
Like the sound of a windmill going around
I guess I'll always be a soldier of fortune

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