Soldier of Fortune Opeth

"Soldier of Fortune" by Opeth, released in 2003, is a #Metal ballad exploring themes of loss, longing, and the search for meaning amidst turmoil. The lyrics convey a sense of melancholy and introspection, reflecting on life's battles. Unique musical elements include intricate acoustic guitar work and dynamic shifts. Its emotional depth resonates with fans, solidifying Opeth's influence in progressive metal.

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, love me
I would surely stay

Now I feel I'm growing older
And all the songs that I have sung
Echo in the distance
Like the sound
Of a windmill going round
I guess I will always be
The soldier of fortune

Many times I've been a traveler, I looked for something new
In days of old when the nights were cold
I wandered without you
Those days I thought my eyes could see you standing near
Though blindness is confusing
It shows that you're not here

Now I feel I'm growing older
And all the songs that I have sung
Echo in the distance
Like the sound
Of a windmill going round
I guess I will always be
The soldier of fortune

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