Song meaning of Soldier, Poet, King by The Oh Hellos

Hey there, music lovers! Today, I wanna chat with y'all about a song that really hit me in the feels - "Soldier, Poet, King" by The Oh Hellos. Let me tell ya, this song is like a rollercoaster of emotions, with its powerful lyrics and haunting melody.

So, the song starts off with this image of a soldier with a mighty sword, ready to tear down a city. It's like a call to arms, ya know? The lyrics go, "There will come a soldier, who carries a mighty sword, he will tear your city down, oh lei oh lai oh Lord." It's like a battle cry, getting you all pumped up and ready to conquer whatever comes your way.

Then, we move on to the poet, whose weapon is his words. He's not using a physical sword, but his tongue is just as sharp. The lyrics say, "There will come a poet, whose weapon is his word, he will slay you with his tongue, oh lei oh lai oh Lord." It's like a reminder of the power of words and how they can cut deep, ya know?

And finally, we meet the ruler, with a crown of thorns and oil like David's boy. This part really got me thinking about sacrifice and leadership. The lyrics go, "There will come a ruler, whose brow is laid in thorn, smeared with oil like David's boy, oh lei oh lai oh Lord." It's like a mix of strength and vulnerability, a leader who's willing to endure pain for the greater good.

The song ends with this powerful chant of "Oh lei, oh lai," repeating over and over. It's like a mantra, building up to a crescendo of emotion. The whole song just gives me chills, ya know? It's like a journey through different roles - soldier, poet, king - and the complexities of each.

So, next time you're looking for a song that'll make you think and feel all the feels, give "Soldier, Poet, King" by The Oh Hellos a listen. Trust me, it's a musical experience you won't forget. Oh lei, oh lai, oh lei, oh lai, oh...