Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song The Old Soldier , by - The Residents. Release date: 27.03.1994
Song language: English
The Old Soldier |
| She used to call me Daddy |
| But she was so glad she |
| Left me for someone he was |
| Rich but not too funny |
| Why do I come to these things? |
| It always makes me think of Marion |
| Come to these places and talk about commies |
| It’s all about money |
| I could never give her the things she wanted |
| But I never thought she’d leave me for money |
| God, it’s hot |
| I can still feel her body underneath my hands |
| Still feel the breath on my neck |
| Still feel the slight dampness of her perspiration |
| On her silky wrist |
| I can’t do it again |
| I can’t come to another one of these ridiculous reunions |
| And watch old men getting drunk on nostalgia |
| Reliving their imaginary glory |
| And making me realize that I must look exactly like them |
| It’s too painful |
| I need the illusions of an aging safety equipment salesman |
| Whose young but not so bright wife |
| Is willing more than to tolerate his unpleasant but harmless |
| Flights of fancy |
| At least she’s mine |