Soldier Poet King
Jacob Cook Lyrics
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Who carries a mighty sword
He will tear your city down, o lei o lai o lord
O lei, o lai, o lei, o lord
He will tear your city down, o lei o lai o lord
There will come a poet
Whose weapon is his word
O lei, o lai, o lei, o lord
He will slay you with his tongue, o lei o lai o lord
There will come a ruler
Whose brow is laid in thorn
Smeared with oil like David's boy, o lei o lai o lord
O lei, o lai, o lei, o lord
Smeared with oil like David's boy, o lei o lai o lord
O lei, o lai, o lei, o lord
He will tear your city down, o lei o lai, o
O lei o lai, o lei, o lai, o
O lei o lai, o lei, o lai, o
O lei o lai, o lei, o lai, o lei, o lai, o
Jacob Cook's song Soldier Poet King is a powerful anthem that showcases the might of different kinds of leaders, who can be variously powerful in their own ways. The song starts with a description of a soldier who carries a mighty sword and has the power to "tear your city down." This line is a metaphorical reference to the destructiveness and power of a soldier in times of warfare. The imagery of the soldier tearing down a city is indicative of the destructive power that comes with warfare.
The second verse of the song talks about a poet whose weapon is his word. The lyric "He will slay you with his tongue" is a testament to the power of words and the immense power that can be wielded by a great orator. The line is suggestive of how a poet, through their words, can inspire people to great levels of courage, passion, and even rebellion.
The final verse portrays a ruler, whose forehead bears a crown of thorns, and whose anointing oil is like that of David's boy. This is an allusion to the story of David, the king in the Bible who was appointed through divine anointing. The line is indicative of a powerful ruler who has been divinely appointed and who, like David, bears with him the markings of his anointment.
Overall, the song is an ode to powerful leaders who can come in different forms, be they soldiers, poets, or kings. The song is a testament to the power that these leaders wield in different ways, and how they can inspire people to greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
There will come a soldier
A formidable warrior will arrive
Who carries a mighty sword
He will wield a powerful weapon
He will tear your city down, o lei o lai o lord
His strength and force will bring destruction to your city
There will come a poet
A skilled wordsmith will appear
Whose weapon is his word
His words are his most potent weapon
He will slay you with his tongue, o lei o lai o lord
His verbal prowess will defeat and conquer you
There will come a ruler
A leader will come forth
Whose brow is laid in thorn
He bears the burden of leadership
Smeared with oil like David's boy, o lei o lai o lord
He is anointed and chosen, like the biblical figure David
O lei, o lai, o lei, o lord
Repeated refrain, emphasizing the seriousness of the impending arrival
He will tear your city down, o lei o lai, o
Reiterating the destructive power of the coming soldier
O lei o lai, o lei, o lai, o
Continuing the repeated refrain, building tension
O lei o lai, o lei, o lai, o
Further emphasizing the impending arrival
O lei o lai, o lei, o lai, o lei, o lai, o
Final refrain, building anticipation and drama
Writer(s): The Oh Hellos
Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maru2642
There will come a soldier, ๐
Who carries a mighty sword, โ๏ธ
He will tear your city down, ๐๏ธ
oh lei, oh lai, oh Lord ~~~
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh Lord ~~~
He will tear your city down, oh lei, oh lai, oh Lord...
There will come a poet, ๐
Whose weapon is his word, ๐
He will slay you with his tongue, ๐
oh lei, oh lai, oh Lord ~~~
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh Lord ~~~
He will slay you with his tongue, oh lei, oh lai, oh Lord...
There will come a ruler, ๐
Whose brow is laid in thorn, ๐คจ
Smeared with oil like David's boy, ๐ฆ
oh lei, oh lai, oh Lord ~~~
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh Lord ~~~
Smeared with oil like David's boy,oh lei, oh lai, oh Lord...
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh Lord
He will tear your city down, oh lei, oh lai, oh...
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh x2
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai~~~~~ oh.
@vaahss
There will come a soldier
Who carries a mighty sword
He will tear your city down, o lei o lai o lord
O lei, o lai, o lei, o lord
He will tear your city down, o lei o lai o lord
โฆ
There will come a poet
Whose weapon is his word
He will slay you with his tongue, o lei o lai o lord
O lei, o lai, o lei, o lord
He will slay you with his tongue, o lei o lai o lord
โฆ
There will come a ruler
Whose brow is laid in thorn
Smeared with oil like david's boy, o lei o lai o lord
O lei, o lai, o lei, o lord
Smeared with oil like david's boy, o lei o lai o lord
โฆ
O lei, o lai, o lei, o lord
He will tear your city down, o lei o lai
@JacobCookMusic
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@Sargeant_Sunny
These extra lyrics are not mine,I found them in a comment on another soldier,poet,king I just want to share it with y'all :D
Here comes the Soldier,with a mighty sheild.
He'll protect his little town o lei o lie o Lord
O lei o lie o lei o Lord.He'll protect his little town o lei o lie o Lord
There he goes the poet who will see the grandest things,
He will travel across the land o lei o lie o Lord
O lei o lie o lei o Lord.He will travel across the land o lei o lie o Lord.
There he is our ruler,who's home is made of gold
It's reach will stretch from sea o lei o lie o Lord
O lei o lie o lei o Lord.It's reach will stretch from sea to sea o lei o lie o Lord.
Hope y'all enjoyed it :)
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@soni.a_07
There will come a soldier
Who carries a mighty sword
He will tear your city down, oh lei-oh lai-oh Lord
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh Lord
He will tear your city down, oh lei-oh lai-oh Lord
There will come a poet
Whose weapon is His word
He will slay you with His tongue, oh lei-oh lai-oh Lord
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh Lord
He will slay you with His tongue, oh lei-oh lai-oh Lord
There will come a ruler
Whose brow is laid in thorn
Smeared with oil like David's boy, oh lei-oh lai-oh Lord
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh Lord
Smeared with oil like David's boy, oh lei-oh lai-oh Lord
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh Lord
He will tear your city down, oh lei-oh lai... oh
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh
Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh
@mr.splats9793
*Oh lei oh lai oh lord'ing intensifies*
@JacobCookMusic
๐๐ summoning the demon of folk ๐
@acesnake1840
๐๐ this is the best thing Iโve EVER read (and heard good job ๐)
@TheFaustianAlchemist
Pagans: dancing to good music
Christians: f*ck off
Pagans: whatever
@sambishop9856
@@TheFaustianAlchemist You know this song is about Jesus, right? lol
@TheFaustianAlchemist
@@sambishop9856 I know but it sounds like it is insulting the fake god
@kaislife2073
HOLD ON LEMME GO GET IN MY WILBUR COSPLAY
@JacobCookMusic
Haha ๐
@sainticidal
LMFAO POP OFF
@riverstyx8126
SAME